At Staff Connect, your safety is the foundation of everything we do. We’ve built thoughtful safeguards into every part of our operation to ensure every worksite is as safe as it can possibly be. Our Operations and Office Managers regularly walk job sites, lead safety meetings, and collaborate closely with leadership to continuously improve our safety program. That said, your personal awareness and sound judgment are still the strongest safety tools you’ll ever carry—on the job, on the road, and at home. We hold safety to the highest standard, and any intentional or repeated disregard of safety rules will be grounds for dismissal. At Staff Connect, the health and wellbeing of every team member is something we genuinely care about.

Accident Reporting

If you’re hurt on the job—no matter how minor the injury appears—notify your supervisor immediately and get medical attention right away. Something that seems like a small scrape or bump today can develop into a serious issue if it isn’t treated promptly.

Specific Safety Rules and Guidelines

To protect yourself and those working around you, please observe these rules at all times:

• Always follow the safety procedures set for your specific role.
• Report every illness or injury—even a minor one—to your supervisor right away. Never try to treat your own injury or someone else’s, and never attempt to remove a foreign object from an eye.
• If an injury could involve a fracture to the legs, back, or neck, results in loss of consciousness, or causes a severe head injury, do not move the person until trained medical personnel arrive.
• Keep loose clothing and jewelry away from machinery—these items can easily get caught in moving parts and cause serious harm.
• Never distract a coworker while they’re working. If you need their attention, wait until it’s safe to approach.
• Always wear the personal protective equipment required for your role—goggles, safety glasses, masks, gloves, hairnets, and anything else specified.
• Ensure that safety devices such as restraints, pull-backs, and two-hand controls are properly adjusted for your use.
• Stack materials, bins, boxes, skids, and equipment so they never obstruct aisles, exits, fire-fighting gear, lighting panels, or valves. FIRE DOORS AND AISLES MUST STAY CLEAR AT ALL TIMES.
• Keep your workspace clean and well-organized.
• Use compressed air strictly for its intended purpose. Do not use it to clean clothing or in any other improper way.
• Follow all posted smoking rules and restrictions.
• Completely shut down your machine before cleaning, servicing, or walking away from it.
• Tow motors and lift trucks may only be operated by authorized personnel. Walk-type lift trucks must never be ridden, and only the operator may ride a tow motor. Always operate at a safe speed for the conditions.
• Running and horseplay are strictly forbidden on any worksite.
• Never block access to a fire extinguisher.
• Do not tamper with electrical controls or switches.
• Do not operate any machine or piece of equipment until your supervisor has fully trained and authorized you on its use.
• Avoid any action that defies basic, common-sense safety practices.
• Report any unsafe condition or behavior to your supervisor immediately.
• HELP PREVENT ACCIDENTS—it’s a responsibility we all share.
• Always use marked walkways. Never take unsafe shortcuts through the worksite.
• Lift the proper way—bend at the knees and use your legs, not your back. Ask for help whenever a load is too heavy.
• Never try to adjust, clean, or oil a machine while it’s in motion.
• Keep machine guards in their correct position at all times.
• Do not throw objects of any kind at the worksite.
• Clean up spilled liquids, oils, or grease right away to prevent slips and falls.
• Wear hard-sole shoes and appropriate work clothing. Shorts and open-toe footwear are not allowed.
• Throw trash and paper in the correct containers—never in cigarette receptacles.

Safety Checklist

Every team member shares responsibility for spotting potential hazards. If you come across any of the following—or anything else that strikes you as unsafe—let your supervisor know right away:

• Slick floors or walkways
• Trip hazards like hoses, piping, or loose cords
• Missing or malfunctioning entry/exit signs or lighting
• Poorly lit stairways
• Loose handrails or guardrails
• Windows that are loose or broken
• Supplies or equipment stacked in a dangerous way
• Doors or gates that should be locked but aren’t
• Electrical equipment left running with no one present
• Electrical panel doors left open
• Leaks involving steam, water, oil, or any other fluid
• Blocked aisles, fire extinguishers, hose sprinkler heads, or fire doors
• Equipment showing signs of overheating
• Oily rags left lying around
• Evidence of smoking in restricted zones
• Roof leaks
• Directional or warning signs that are missing
• Safety devices that aren’t functioning properly
• Machine guards or drive guards that are missing, damaged, loose, or misaligned

Safety Equipment

Your supervisor will make sure you’re provided with the correct protective clothing and equipment for your role. Use each item as instructed and take care of it properly. You will only be charged for lost or damaged equipment if the loss was the result of your own negligence.

Safety Shoes

Staff Connect will identify which job roles and worksite areas require safety footwear. Under no circumstances may an employee work in sandals or open-toe shoes. A trusted safety shoe vendor visits our company periodically—watch for posted notices ahead of each visit.

Safety Glasses

Every employee working on the shop floor is required to wear safety glasses at all times. Consistently following this rule substantially reduces the risk of eye injuries on the job.

Seat Belts

Any employee operating a vehicle or machinery on company business must wear a seat belt and, where available, a shoulder restraint—no exceptions.

Good Housekeeping

A tidy workspace is a safe workspace. Keep machines and objects out of the center of aisles, wipe up spills and drips the moment they happen, and stock shelves carefully so items don’t fall. Dispose of all trash in proper receptacles and keep your work area neat and orderly throughout the day.