Quality of Service is of Primary Importance within USIC
At USIC, we believe that Environmental, Health and Safety excellence is not a cost, but an investment, and a key part of a high performance organization.
Our 3 Core Programs of Safety
Why: Safe-Life
Our culture is protecting our infrastructure, our communities, and ourselves, which is why Safe-Life is important. Safety, Quality, and Productivity are our core values. All incidents are preventable. Nothing we do is worth anyone getting hurt. We use Time Out Authority to pause an activity to make it safe.
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Injuries
We must first not hurt ourselves.
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Accidents
We must not hurt ourselves and others.
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Damages
We must not hurt our communities.
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Delays
We must do all of that as efficiently as possible.
How: A3 Program
The A3 Program explains how we do what we do to achieve World Class Safety. This simple 3-step cognitive-based process of Assess, Analyze and Act directly impacts and engages employees in hazard recognition/mitigation techniques and internalizes their own personal values as they approach their daily work tasks.
What: F.L.A.G.
F.L.A.G. is one example of a tool our employees use, representing the WHAT in our safety culture. F.L.A.G. is a safety program designed to address the four major types of incidents our employees experience and the proper techniques to help mitigate these common hazards.
Footing
Choose secure footing. For example, walk on the sidewalk instead of a dirt path.
Line of fire
Stay out of the line of fire. Never put yourself in front of an object that is moving.
Alignment
Use proper alignment when lifting. Always lift facing the object.
Get your eyes on the path
Whether driving or walking, look for hazards in front of you.
