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Pallet C e nt ral • No vem be r-D e cem be r 2 0 24 31 Paul Quandt, CIC, CFPS, CLCS, is the senior commercial lines insurance execu ve with global insurance brokerage HUB Interna onal's Oregon region and northwest leader of their Forest Products Division. With over 100 years' experience serving the forest products industry, Paul and his team specialize in addressing the unique environment and needs of the industry. He may be reached at www.hubinterna onal.com. be trained to never stand a pallet on its side as well as on how to properly move, stack, and discard of pallets. 4. Introduce Cross-Training In Addition To Ongoing Safety Awareness And Inspections. Break the monotony of routines by training employees in different work areas. is enhances workforce competence and adaptability. Peer- to-peer training is beneficial as it requires a focus on following every step in a process. 5. Gather insights from comparable operations, consultants, or available resources for practical solutions. Engage employees in the assessment process as their perspectives often uncover job-related hazards. For example, in the wood industry, employees might know that certain wood dimensions or types are more prone to causing manual handling issues and increasing the risk of hand injuries. Promote a culture where employees report hazards and near misses, supported by hazard identification training. Stay informed about technological advancements and best practices for ensuring employee safety. 6. Review Near Misses And Incident Trends Within The Organization. While proactive measures are crucial, analyzing past incidents offers valuable insights into current hazards and preventive strategies. Recognizing recurring patterns—like puncture wounds at a specific workstation— highlights areas needing closer scrutiny of their associated hazards. Consider employing the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) process, which identifies the causes of the loss and helps identify systems to prevent future reoccurrence. Avoid Complacency To Avoid Injury Injuries of all kinds pose a significant risk, both in terms of frequency and severity. However, wood pallet manufacturing employers have numerous options at their disposal to mitigate these risks for their workers, including working with their insurer and broker to help reduce risk. Ideally, these safety measures should be ingrained in the workplace culture to address complacency and overconfidence proactively, mitigating the risks of accidents, work disruptions, and insurance claims, which can increase rates. By considering the different causes of complacency and mastering the process of assessing and implementing effective controls, organizations can proactively tackle the associated risks of overconfidence.

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