Safety Information
Safety First
“SAFETY FIRST” has always been Flooring Resources Corporation’s mission. We have made a number of improvements to our equipment to provide higher safety standards on jobsites. We strive to lead our peers in safety awareness and training. We have several OSHA and CPR certified installers on jobsites. Our commitment to safe practices has earned us many awards and preferred contractor status.
Safety Gates
FRC now delivers heavy duty safety gates to long occupation job sites such as hospitals, schools and other multi-level structures.
Benefits of the safety gate:
1. High visibility.
2. Must be removed actively, thus preventing “accidental entry.”
3. More effective than safety tape, which may be accidentally removed or stepped over.
4. Contact information readily available in case of emergency.
5. Has flexibility to accommodate a variety of spaces, while remaining portable.
HEPA Sanders and Vacuums
More and more clients are requesting HEPA sanders and vacuums. They provide protection against dust and debris in occupied spaces. Flooring Resources is committed to keeping indoor air quality as high as possible for the safety of the installers and other occupants in the workspace.
Vacuums with HEPA filters are sent out with every sander. The two machines must be operated together for optimum air quality.
Gang Boxes
FRC has recently re-designed gang boxes that are placed on job sites. The new design features safety information as well as a uniform appearance, making FRC gang boxes easy to locate for all employees.
Gang Box features include:
1. Each box is equipped with extra safety glasses, dust masks,
ear plugs, gloves and hard hats.
2. Emergency contact information is readily available in the form of a vinyl sticker which shall not be removed from the gang box.
3. Contact information for questions in the field, to reduce error and accidents due to incorrect practices.
4. Two sizes of gang boxes allow for delivery flexibility and reduced elevator and site damage.
Smaller Pallets
During safety meetings with installers and delivery drivers, FRC concluded that a smaller pallet would create less liability on the job site. FRC now uses custom made pallets that measure 2’ x 4’ in contrast to the standard 4’ x 4’ pallet. Each pallet is painted yellow, stenciled with FRC contact information and a reminder, “SAFETY FIRST.”
The smaller design benefits include:
1. Reduced weight, which lowers risk of bodily harm to installers and drivers while lifting or in case of an accident.
2. More flexibility for delivery.
3. Smaller pallets reduce damage to site and elevators.
4. Improved employee morale due to efficient communication in having their safety needs met.
Flooring Resources Corporation has many on-going initiatives and programs.
- Increased training with proper lifting techniques.
- Increased use of mechanical lifting equipment.
- Reducing material handling related injuries.
- Achieve 100% use of safety glasses upon exposure.
- Eliminate all eye injuries.
- Training for all employees using respirators.
- Complete protection from airborne hazards.
- Safety and hazard identification training.
- Use and operation of tools and equipment.
- Weekly job site toolbox talks.
- Provide the10-hour training program for installers.
INSTALL’s mission is to ensure the continued health and prosperity of the North American floor covering industry, to demonstrate commitment to quality installations, and to enhance the industry’s reputation.
