Ensuring the safety of others, throughout our design and manufacturing process is a core value. This matters to each individual that we employ, but it also matters to you and your business. Partnering with companies that place an emphasis on the importance of safety protects your reputation to your customers. It also communicates the prioritization of safety to your own personnel.
At R-V, we foster a culture of safety through voluntary action:
Since 2007, R-V has maintained one of the highest recognitions of workplace safety offered through OSHA. The Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP), administered by OSHA, recognized employers who operate an exemplary safety and health management system.
To maintain our recognition, we voluntarily submit to biennial onsite audits and reviews of our workplace safety history from OSHA through IUP. As 1 of under 50 companies holding recognition through the SHARP program, R-V’s safety achievements have separated itself from it’s peers.
Stop-work authority is a crucial component of a safety culture in manufacturing companies. It grants employees the power to halt any work they deem unsafe or potentially hazardous to themselves or their colleagues. By empowering every employee with this authority, a company can ensure that safety is a top priority at all times with everyone working towards the common goal of accident prevention.
Alongside stop-work authority, a company-wide open-door policy ensures that employees can be heard by managers and executives alike. This level of communication allows for continuous improvements in safety from all members of the company.
These policies protect employees from injury and help prevent damage to equipment and products. Moreover, it demonstrates a commitment to transparency and encourages communication among employees, which can lead to the identification and resolution of potential hazards before they cause harm.
As changes in manufacturing technology and new employees join our team, the need for continuous education on safety standards is essential. For many years, employee-led weekly toolbox meetings have been the mechanism for maintaining our OSHA-recognized safety history. These meetings, conducted at our manufacturing facilities in Honey Brook and Morgantown, reinforce safety standards for a variety of tasks including:
