“At
H.O. Bouchard, Inc., employees are our most valuable
asset. We will take every possible step to protect the health
and well being of our people through a comprehensive safety
program.
Employees, supervisors and managers are individually and collectively
responsible for making certain that we strictly adhere to a
commitment of safe work practices.
The program will be administered via
constant self and supervisory monitoring of workplace acts
and conditions with follow-up
action as needed, a handbook of required safety procedures,
timely training and documented safety goals with an appropriate
recognition system.”
This Safety Mission Statement sets the tone
for the culture of safety that exists at H.O. Bouchard,
Inc. All managers
are responsible for the safety and compliance of their people.
Manager’s meetings are held on a weekly basis to discuss,
among other things, issues pertaining to safety and compliance.
Managers are evaluated on the safety and compliance of their
people.
Strong safety incentives are in place for drivers and mechanics.
Monthly safety meetings are conducted in the maintenance
shop and tailgate safety sessions are conducted with drivers
as
the need arises. Driver’s meetings are held at least
twice a year, and attendance is mandatory. The focus is not
simply on driving safety, but total safety. Employees are
trained to work safely, to load and unload safely. They are
expected
to use the proper tools, techniques and procedures to eliminate
any chance of injuries or accidents while working.
This corporate culture of safety starts at
the top. A comprehensive handbook of safety and procedures
was written by H.O. Bouchard,
Inc. employees to provide continuous reinforcement
and guidance on policies, procedures and compliance.
The organizational structure
of the safety program is as follows:
Brian Bouchard – President – Sets the tone for
safety.
Kenneth Beal – Controller
Communicates,
measures and reports our safety performance.
Stephen Whitcomb – Safety
Director
Communicates,
measures, trains and assures compliance with rules and procedures.
He also develops new procedures and training programs as
required.
Irvin Smith – Traffic
Manager
Communicates safety
performance to drivers and dispatchers. He also stays current
on regulations as they pertain to our company.
Galen Deprey – Maintenance
Director
Oversees
the 20 person maintenance staff, ensuring proper maintenance
is performed on Company equipment to keep it safe and efficient.
