Strength in Safety: National Safety Month Begins June 1

At Westward, we take safety seriously! As we kick off #NationalSafetyMonth, we want to highlight the range of services we offer to assist companies in planning, mitigating, and responding to emergencies and crises. During the month of June, the National Safety Council is emphasizing the importance of safety in its many forms.

Westward offers comprehensive compliance assessments with Mine Health and Safety Administration (MSHA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. Our dedicated team can evaluate your company's compliance needs, prioritizing the health and safety of your employees, often requiring just one site visit. Drawing upon our extensive knowledge and project experience, we are well-equipped to deliver effective solutions customized to your site-specific operations.

Risk Assessment and Compliance: Our team can assess the risks specific to a company's location, industry, and operations, helping identify potential hazards and vulnerabilities. We have experts who provide:

·         Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Compliance

·         Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Compliance 

·         Health & Safety Program Reviews, Development and Compliance Inspections

·         Electrical System Continuity and Resistance Test 

·         Site Compliance Inspections and Evaluations 

Emergency Response Planning: Our team can assist in creating comprehensive emergency response plans tailored to a company's needs, including protocols for evacuation, communication, medical emergencies, and coordination with local authorities.

·         Hazard Communications - Materials and Chemical Inventories 

·         Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Workplace Hazard Assessments 

·         Health and Safety Program Compliance Reviews and Development 

·         Trenching and Excavation Protection Systems 

·         Work Site Evaluations and Program Development: Accident Prevention, Confined Spaces, Fall Protection, Lockout/Tagout, and more.

Training: Training programs can be developed and conducted to educate employees on emergency response procedures, including first aid, evacuation techniques, and crisis communication. We have experts who specialize in MSHA Part 46 and 48 Compliance and Training, CPR and First Aid Training.

Regulatory Compliance: Consultants can assist companies in understanding and meeting legal and regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance with relevant standards. Our team specializes in Health & Safety Compliance Inspections that include:

·         Hazardous Energy Control (Lockout/Tagout) Audits 

·         Fall Protection

·         Machine Guarding

·         Noise Level Surveys

·         Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 

·         Respiratory Protection

·         Confined Space Entry

In addition, Westward provides services that relate to:

·         MSHA Industrial Hygiene Part 56 & 62 standards

·         OSHA's Respirable Crystalline Silica Exposure Control standards

·         Respirator Fit Testing 

·         Respiratory Hazard Analysis

·         Personal Exposure Monitoring for Noise, Dust, Gas, Mist, and Fumes

Analysis: After an emergency or crisis, our experts can conduct post-incident analysis to evaluate the response, identify lessons learned, and make recommendations for future improvements.

While June is designated as National Safety Month, safety, risk management and compliance are a year-round venture for Westward!