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In The Winery Around The Vineyard • March - April 2011
the use of sound, sturdy ladders. 5. Drivers should conduct vehicle inspections
3. If forklifts are used, provide required training to daily.
all operators. Order pickers, if used, must work
from an approved platform and wear appropri- Conclusion
ate fall protection.
4. Tractors, mowers and other power equipment At the end of the day, safety doesn’t need to be
should be provided with appropriate rollover complicated. You can keep your program simple so
protective devices (ROPS). that it meets the needs of your winery. Remember
that:’
Vehicle Safety
• Safety doesn’t happen without the person in
1. Motor vehicle records should be routinely charge and everyone else standing up and tak-
obtained for all new drivers and updated annu- ing responsibility.
ally.
2. Motor vehicle records should be evaluated • No one single person can be responsible for
using a defined point system for all drivers on safety – more people making safety a priority
an annual basis. correlated to fewer people being injured.
3. A record of training should be maintained on
file for all personnel who have access to and • Stay with it – safety isn’t about written rules
operate vehicles, farm equipment, vans or and handbooks, it’s about thinking about the
other powered equipment during the course of potential dangers and what needs to be done
their employment. to keep everyone safe.
4. Accident reporting kits should be kept in all
vehicle glove compartments. By “pairing” these safety program components
with what you and your workers do, you’ll be bet-
ter prepared to meet the busy times ahead with
safer and fewer injured employees. You, your
employees and your business will all benefit!
The information provided in this article is intended
for general informational purposes only and should
not be considered as all encompassing, or suitable
for all situations, conditions, and environments.
Please contact us or your insurance professional if
you have any questions. Products and services are
offered through Markel Specialty, a business divi-
sion of Markel Service Incorporated (national pro-
ducer number 27585). Policies are written by one
or more Markel insurance companies. Terms and
conditions for rate and coverage may vary.
For More Information Please Call Us At...
800-814-6773
Or Visit Our Website:
markelinsurance.com/winery
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