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accidents or near misses occurring within the last <br />week. These meetings also provide a platform to <br />discuss potential dangers on the job, how to avoid <br />accidents and injuries, what to do in case of an <br />accident or injury, as well as provide <br />documentation of participation in the program. <br />As part of the overall safety program, these <br />meetings spearhead our consistent commitment to <br />the health and safety of our employees, clients and <br />the public. <br />iii <br />• wall <br />How We Communicate Safety <br />Crew Leaders present safety topics during weekly field meetings with the entire crew. <br />This includes landscape maintenance, irrigation and enhancement crews, as well as tree <br />care services. Including questions during the meeting can help assure they understand the <br />topic as well as maintain their interest. Incorporate "Q & A" especially with the photos <br />provided which indicate the proper and improper scenarios for our operations. <br />Meetings are documented using the "Weekly <br />Safety Tailgate Meeting" form available in <br />English or Spanish from the intranet and the <br />Corporate Safety Manual. The completed <br />report is submitted weekly by the Crew <br />Leader to the Branch Safety Officer or <br />Office Manager. On -site safety meetings <br />should also be held more frequently with <br />crews on the job site. During these visits <br />general topics are also reviewed such as <br />housekeeping, setting good examples, <br />maintaining a safe work site and reviewing <br />expectations for the site. <br />Morning stretches are a positive approach to safety: <br />Our employees enjoy a regular morning routine to help Key Safety Topics <br />reduce back strains and other work comp injuries. Topics for discussion are issued by the <br />Safety Officer or Office Manager from the weekly conference calls. Branch offices also <br />include other information relating to the tasks currently being performed. Other topics <br />may include "Working in Hot Weather" when temperatures and /or humidity are high, and <br />"Hand Tool Safety" when planting and hand work is scheduled. <br />Wearing a Seatbelt Avoids: <br />• Safety citations and traffic violations. <br />• ValleyCrest driver points which could lead to <br />possible suspension of driving privileges. <br />• Court and traffic school costs. <br />• Injuries during an accident <br />Most importantly wearing a seat belt improves your <br />chance of returning home at the end of the day. <br />Rider Mower Safety is Important: <br />ValleyCrest landscape Maint. <br />`off 16400 NW 127th Ave. <br />Miami, FL 33018 -1051 <br />