A monthly round-up of guidance and materials that can help you and your teams work more safely.
View in browser
Housekeeping

For past issues of Safety Focus, as well as future topics, click here.

Housekeeping in shipyards and marine terminals is vital for safety. It reduces trip hazards, prevents slips and falls, improves visibility, facilitates efficient workflow, and ensures the proper storage of materials and equipment, creating a safer and more organized work environment.

 

Here are some resources to help you communicate the importance of good housekeeping practices and how they contribute to a safer and more productive workplace.

Some content in this newsletter requires access to AEU's member-exclusive portals. Click here to register.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Podcast: Improve the housekeeping habits of inexperienced workers

This On the Safe Side podcast episode from Safety & Health magazine delves into the safety implications of inexperienced workers in the maritime industry, emphasizing the critical role of good housekeeping habits in shipyards and other maritime facilities.

    Listen now (30 min)
    man in marine terminal reviewing checklist

    Checklist: Housekeeping in maritime work environments

    Utilize this list to guide discussions during safety meetings and incorporate it into periodic safety checks to ensure compliance with housekeeping practices and create a safer work environment. 

      Download checklist
      welder smiling

      Article: Tips for effective workplace housekeeping

      This article covers 11 tips that will help your company prioritize housekeeping and avoid fines related to a cluttered workplace.

        Read now
        safety meeting resources

        The content below requires access to AEU's member-exclusive portals. Click here to register.

        • Housekeeping (English | Spanish)
        • Housekeeping: The Foundation for an Effective Safety Program (English | Spanish)
        • Tips for effective workplace housekeeping (National Safety Council)
        FACILITY MATERIALS

        The content below requires access to AEU's member-exclusive portals. Click here to register.

        • Supervisor Weekly Safety Inspection (Marine Cargo Handling) (DOCX) 
        • Supervisor Weekly Safety Inspection (Shipyards) (DOCX)
        • Quick Card: Housekeeping (PDF)
        REGULATORY MATERIALS
        • OSHA: Shipyard Employment eTool - Housekeeping
        • OSHA Housekeeping Policy: Shipyards
        • OSHA Housekeeping Policy: Marine Cargo Handling
        Future Topics
        • August 2023: Fire and Emergency Response
        • September 2023: Preventing Struck-By Injuries
        • October 2023: Ergonomics in Maritime Environments
        • November 2023: Foot Protection
        • December 2023: Strike Zones
        If you were forwarded this email and want to subscribe, click here.
        AEU_Logo_2c_with_tag_tm_252x57
        Facebook
        LinkedIn
        Website

        The American Equity Underwriters, Inc., 11 N. Water Street, 32nd Floor, Mobile, AL 36602, United States

        Unsubscribe Manage preferences