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I’ve Got Your Six

In the military, we use a clock to inform position. Twelve o'clock is straight ahead of you and six o'clock is straight behind you – a person’s most vulnerable side. WWI pilots were the first to say the term, "I’ve got your six," meaning they’ve got you covered so the...

Communication and Safety go Hand in Hand

Proper communication is crucial for a job to run safely and efficiently. When communication is insufficient or missing completely, there can be many negative consequences for crews and the company as a whole. Here are common tools we use for communicating a safety...

A Culture of Personal Responsibility

Personal responsibility is something I frequently hear leaders say they wish they saw more of in their employees. If you're looking to get the most out of your employees – and to help them get the most out of their jobs – it's not enough to just empower or engage...

Why Discipline is Critical to Safety

Discipline is a critical component of high-functioning safety-focused teams. Used in the right way, discipline establishes an organization’s commitment to safety by enforcing the rules and procedures designed to keep people safe. It encourages employees to always be...

Hazard vs. Danger

The recent fatal gas line dig-in by a contractor in Murrieta should be a stark reminder of the potential danger in the work we do every day. An important fact that can’t be overlooked on this particular dig-in: it was reported at 11 a.m., SoCal Gas was onsite within...

Job Safety Analysis

While Charge is not required to conduct daily Job Safety Analysis (JSAs) by OSHA or any other regulations, it is a key step in workers protecting themselves throughout the day while on a job site. The JSA is defined by OSHA as a process that examines individual job...

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