RADAR-Hazard Observation Race

In the St. Paul and Chicago distribution centers they've challenged us to 'step-up' our effort to identify potential hazards - and remedy them quickly without incident.  Even  though your site may not have a formal challenge - we should always be on the lookout - especially as conditinos change (winter to spring, light to dark, etc.).  Here's a brief definition between a Hazard Watch and a RADAR:

RADAR vs Hazard Observation

Hazard Observation – company parking lot was icy and Brad sent out a notice to all on site that lot was icy and extra caution needs to be taken

RADAR – lot is icy

1. Brad recognizes lot is icy
2. Brad assess that this could be a dangerous place for all that enter and action will be needed to fix
3. Brad thinks that a coating of salt will melt the ice in 30-60 minutes and needs to be applied
4. Brad (and others if needed) puts on proper PPE and proceeds to salt all icy areas in the parking lot
5. Brad sends notification to all site staff that lot is icy and has been salted and should be watched until XXX time. Reports this to S.I.T. when appropriate.

One additional comment - since most of this team will periodically get snow (maybe not much this year though...).  During the winter when roads are plowed - debris from vehicles or the road may get pushed onto adjacent sidewalks.  As spring brings melted snow often this debris can represent a walking/tripping hazard.  Take the time to recognize your path and safely clear obstructions that could cause an injury.