Housekeeping not so good. And how many hazards can you find? (Photo: Jan Thomas)

You’re driving into the worksite, getting out of your vehicle and walking to the office.  Maybe you are the insurance agent on an annual audit, or maybe the corporate safety director doing the rounds, or a third-party safety auditor.  Or you’re the newest employee reporting for duty, or the OSHA officer entering the site.  The general first impression of the facility or construction site or office complex or any other workplace really gives the first clue as to how safety  is valued.

I’ve been saying this to clients for years.  Get your housekeeping in order!  Build good looking guards! Keep the PPE looking “sharp.” Make it look good and you will also make it safe!  Don’t you think the next photo provides a better first impression?

This site was so well organized there were very few suggestions for improvements. (Photo: Jan Thomas)