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body on your team . Once we decided to adapt a Safety Protocol and Policy at Wis-Coat , we noticed a significant drop in issues , which created a significant loss in liability . That fact alone made me want to improve even more in this area . If you go onto the Wis-Coat YouTube channel you will actually find a video of our safety meeting . In that video , you will see me and my crew lead in our office speaking to the team . We go over expectations of the job , the “ High-Risk ” moments , materials and equipment in that meeting , with handouts and lists of protocols for each process . Then later in the video , you will see us outside going over the each piece of equipment , how it functions and the high-risk issues that could arise . When we get a new piece of equipment or go over a new set-up , we do the same thing . No matter the size of your business , I implore you to have a Safety Meeting and Protocol order in place . If you own and / or operate a two-man operation , it is the perfect time to start . It won ’ t take much effort at that size to write up a handbook on the safety standards and what to be aware . As you build and grow , you can add to it . There are many templates online to find the framework of what they look like . Also , do a walk around the equipment and process with whoever is on your team . You never know what you may see or realize with multiple sets of eyes , and brains , on it . Lastly , as I mentioned earlier , there are courses available specifically for this conversation at the conferences . Another thing those conferences are great for is networking . Creating relationships with industry leaders and asphalt company owners can be a highly valuable resource for your safety protocol improvements , but also just in general as your business grows . This article may be about what you already know and just a reminder , but if not , this is your sign . I want to see you at events , and hear your stories about your season and business . In order to do that , we all have to be there . So please , be safe . As always , if you have any insight or criticisms about this article or anything in it , please feel free to email me at marvin @ blacktopbanter . com or of course , reach out to us at Blacktop Banter on any form of social media . You can listen to Blacktop Banter anywhere podcasts are available and the Video Versions are always posted to the Blacktop Banter YouTube Channel .
Marvin Joles III , Owner of Wis-Coat Asphalt Maintenance and host of Blacktop Banter podcast . You can listen to and watch Blacktop Banter podcasts by visiting https :// blacktopbanter . com
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