The MACo WCT/PCT Risk Management Awards Luncheon was held on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the Midwinter Conference in Great Falls. MACo recognizes those counties exhibiting a continued commitment to job site safety and whose safety performance and programs are excellent.
Everyone has seen the commercials and the billboards warning people of the dangers of texting while driving. What about the dangers of using a cellphone while walking? There are many videos online of individuals who are distracted while walking and end up injured. While some of these videos can be innocent and funny, the consequences of this unsafe act can be severe.
Do you want your County to experience lower absenteeism, a happier workforce, and lower staff turnover? The first step to reaching these goals is to develop a thriving safety culture in your company that makes your employees feel safe and valued. But what if you already have a safety plan? Here’s how to reinforce your plan to build a strong safety culture that will benefit your County for years to come.
Is a bad safety culture bringing your County down and leading to increased accidents? Here’s how to tell if your County has a bad safety culture, and what you can do to fix it.
Congratulations to Dawson County, the 2019 recipient of the Governor’s Safety Achievement Award, as well as to Adam Carlson and Musselshell County, the recipient of the 2019 Governor’s Safety Achievement Award for individuals in the public sector!
The chances of being bitten by a rattlesnake in Montana are less than being struck by lightning. Nevertheless, people traveling in snake country should be aware of the potential danger.
Ladder safety training is an effective way to prevent needless accidents, yet many workers are not receiving the necessary training. If any employees use ladders, Counties should make training for safe ladder use a priority.
Read about how blenders can be dangerous and checkout who’s in the spotlight this month!
The MACo Risk Management Awards Luncheon was held on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at the Midwinter Conference in Helena. MACo recognizes counties exhibiting a continued commitment to job site safety and whose safety performance and programs are excellent. The Awards promote awareness of workplace health and safety throughout the counties and offer the opportunity for counties to share model programs. This year, awards were presented to Sanders County and Dawson County.
On 2/13/19 A lead-acid battery exploded in a member county road shop. Battery acid splashed on to the employee. Luckily, the employee was not injured because he was wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which included safety googles, rubber gloves, boots, and a long sleeve shirt.
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