BROOKSTONE EMERGENCY SERVICES SAFETY PROGRAM
We recognize that the safety of our employees is of the utmost importance. Brookstone Emergency Services is committed to protecting employees against safety and health hazards at the workplace and while on deployment, in accordance with federal, state and local law.
The Safety Program is designed to aid employees and management in adhering to safe standards in our workplace. Brookstone's management staff maintains an effective level of compliance to safety standards, and our employees will perform their jobs and conduct themselves in accordance with such standards. Our company objective is to provide a safe and healthful work environment through the prevention of occupational injuries and illnesses.
- Our Safety Program is dedicated to the following safety processes per our IIP (Illness and Injury Protection Program):
- Training - Management and staff receive training and instruction on general and job-specific safety and health practices.
- Communication - Two-way communication between management and staff on health and safety issues is essential to an injury-free, productive workplace.
- Employee Compliance - Every employee is responsible for cooperating with all aspects of the safety program, complying with all rules and regulations, and continuously practicing safety while performing their duties.
- Inspections - Management and the EH&S Manager (Environmental Health and Safety Manager) conduct inspections and investigations to identify unsafe work conditions and practices.
- Correcting Hazards - Unsafe or unhealthy work conditions, practices or procedures shall be corrected in a swift and timely manner.
- Responsibility & Involvement - Our management staff is responsible for developing appropriate attitudes toward safety, and for ensuring all operations are performed with the utmost regard for the safety of all personnel involved.
- Record Keeping - Safety personnel shall keep documentation of safety and health training attended by each employee, and maintain applicable forms and postings in accordance with state and federal regulations.
TRAINING
Brookstone staff receives thorough safety orientation (per OSHA standards) before beginning their position. The EH&S Manager has completed the OSHA 510 and OSHA 500 courses through the OSHA Training Institute at the University of California. This enables us to conduct both OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 hour construction safety and health courses through our corporate offices.
Training classes are given throughout the year in both general and field safety. Examples of general classes include handling emergencies, evacuation, safety rules and regulations, first aid, hazardous substances, ergonomics, housekeeping, etc. Field classes include work zone safety, electrical, fire protection, personal protective equipment, ladder safety, climbing, confined spaces and aerial lift device safety. Our training is continually expanding as does our expertise.