Employee safety is a crucial element of our Strategic Plan. In a labor-driven industry like ours, safe employees mean lower insurance costs and turnover rates, which translates to more affordable, reliable, high quality service for our clients.
When Karen Berry became CEO in 1996, she implemented a comprehensive job-costing program that streamlined operations and enhanced our focus on safety. These efforts have virtually eliminated work-related injuries and lowered our Experience Modification Rate (EMR) to 58%, the lowest for a janitorial company in the state of California.
We work closely with our Risk Manager to maintain the essentials of a successful safety program:
- Monthly safety meetings
- Written Hazard Communication Program
- Compliance with all OSHA regulations including the maintenance of MSDS books and proper labeling of chemical containers
- Training in:
- Bloodborne pathogens
- Handling and use of chemicals
- Use and care of personal protective equipment
- Fire prevention and electrical safety
- PMS safety policies
- General and job-specific safety procedures
We partner with our clients in support of safety and have assisted one client in becoming an OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star site.
