Hydraulitechs

𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸

Emergency Preparedness Week is a great time to take a few simple, high-impact steps on the shop floor. Hydraulitechs recommends that manufacturing teams use this week to focus on three key areas aligned with the national guidance: (1) 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀, (2) 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 (3) 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀.

Ideas we have implemented at Hydraulitechs:

• 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸: Host a short safety huddle to review your site’s top three emergency scenarios (for example, fire, hydraulic leak, major injury) and what each person’s role is.
• 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹: Run a quick evacuation drill or simulated spill response during a low-risk period and time your response.
• 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸: Have supervisors and operators verify that exits are clear, extinguishers are visible and inspected, spill kits are stocked, and eyewash stations are working.
• 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Establish morning stretch routine as a team!

Small actions add up to a safer plant, a more confident workforce, and a stronger manufacturing sector across Saskatchewan.