Cutting Edge December 2020

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The Cutting Edge
December 2020
Safety Policy & Procedure Manual
A safety program without policies and procedures is like driving a car without oil and water. It’ll run on gas alone for a short while, but soon enough you’ll find yourself stranded on the
roadside.
Policies are critical and reflect your organization’s principles, objectives and obligations—legal and otherwise. They provide clarity, consistency and communication to your employees and
ensure that everyone is working together toward common goals.
Your company undoubtedly has a Human Resources Policy & Procedure manual and you are well acquainted with the value of the all-important “paper trail” when it comes to dealing with
undesirable employee behavior. A safety manual is no different.
BMSA has worked with the well-known safety consultants SafeEx® to update our industry- specific Safety Policy & Procedure Manual. For $349 you’ll receive the entire manual as a Microsoft Word document with instructions on how to customize the policies for your company’s needs. If Microsoft Word is not your strong suit, BMSA will make the changes for you at a minimal charge.
Here are just a few of the topics included within:
  • General Safety Rules
  • Employee Safety Orientation and Annual Retraining
  • Job Hazard Training
  • Forklift Safety Program
  • Medical Emergency and Evacuation Plans
  • Fire Safety Program
  • PPE Programs
  • Worker’s Compensation
  • Fleet Safety
If you have any questions about the updated
Safety Policy & Procedure Manual and how it might help take a big project off your plate, contact Barb at barbs@mybmsa.org.
Are You Training Your Team?
BMSA Can Help!
Our recent classes have been recorded and are available for purchase!
  • Building Material Financial Basics – 3.5 hours of instruction
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  • BMSA's online training portal offers over 150 courses for salespeople, yard workers & front-line workers - Unlimited Training each month for $59
Most classes take an average of 15-20 minutes to complete!
 
Email susiev@mybmsa.org for education questions or to purchase recordings!
Have Human Resource Questions?
We've Got Answers!
Starting in January 2021
BMSA will be offering a yearlong HR Training course to help you with your HR questions! Each month will focus on a new pressing HR topic. Our goal is to provide your business with the HR answers needed to best navigate 2021.
First Question - Answered:
New Administration, what does that mean for your lumber yard? With a change in presidency, we will see a number of changes in the coming 12 months. Pressingly, we will see new policies for safety & vaccinations from OSHA & Labor Departments. Stay informed of new regulatory measures here!
Stay Tuned! Registration opening Soon!