OSHA QuickCards Article

Doug Fleury
Rebel Rents
42188 Winchester Road
Temecula, CA 92590
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OSHA QuickCards

The construction industry is all too familiar with job safety hazards. Surrounded by all the typically huge equipment they need to get their projects done, it is imperative that safety standards are practiced to prevent injuries. While it is usually assumed that men and women on jobsites are well-trained and versed on operating these heavy and complicated machineries that is not always the case. Operators are only human and are subject to err from time to time, or worse, forget some critical detail, which could have detrimental consequences. There is no sure-proof way to guarantee safety; one can only seek out avenues that would help prevent incidents.

Certainly, safety information can be obtained from many different sources. Rebel Rents have always found their Workers’ Comp Insurance carrier to be a good starting point. There is also Lab Safety Supply, a catalog and internet based company specializing in safety products and printed materials. However, the best source so far has been the Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration (OSHA) website. This website is the ultimate source of support for safety and health concerns in the workplace. Not only are the services from this website free to the public and offer a vast array of information, it is also the same website that carries information that keeps employers in compliance with state mandates. Here is where Rebel Rents found the OSHA QuickCards. These are 1 - 2 pages quick reference guides on various topics of safety concerns, and many come in both English and Spanish versions, coupled with illustrations. These QuickCards are free and downloadable directly from the OSHA website.

Rebel Rents is a Southern California based equipment rental company, which prides itself in advocating safety to its employees and its customers alike, did just that. They adopted the OSHA QuickCards, downloading a select number of topics that are most suitable for their industry, with the intent of using them as a means to inform and train those who rent and operate their equipment. Taking in consideration where the equipment is being used under normal circumstances, Rebel thought it was a good idea to incorporate all the material into one, easily accessible booklet.

The idea is proving to be a very good one. Many colleagues have requested copies of the booklet, considering implementing a similar idea within their companies. It’s great because it really serves more than one purpose. It provides safety guidelines which, if adhered to, will inevitably result in fewer injuries. It also serves as a reminder for complying with OSHA’s directives. In addition, Rebel believes this makes for a great marketing tool. This informative booklet can be used as an ice breaker for prospective customers, and it could also be used to reinforce bonds with existing customers.

The OSHA QuickCards booklet is more efficient than a flyer for a marketing instrument because it says much about the company. It is designed to let the recipient know just how dedicated Rebel is when it comes to the safety of our employees and our customers. Many of our customers have found it very useful, and have asked for multiple copies to be distributed to their own staff, and incorporated into their own safety programs.

Businesses, not only in the equipment rental industry, face various challenges in their daily operations, to be sure; one most challenging is keeping their employees out of harm’s way. Take a moment to visit OSHA’s website and get much needed relief on how to avoid certain pitfalls. You might just find it useful, and be thankful for it. Rebel Rents did. It could save you money. If not, at least it didn’t cost you a dime.

For more information about OSHA QuickCards, please visit their website at http://www.osha.gov/.

For information on Rebel Rents, Inc., go to their website at http://www.rebelrents.com/