The Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance debuted its newest video spotlighting safety, “Safety First, Always: Our Shared Responsibility.”
The video was produced by NEWMA’s Safety taskforce formed in January 2024. The idea was initiated by Mark Callow with Samuel Pressure Vessel Group. He said there was a void for safety professionals without a network that NEWMA could fill. There are more than 60 companies actively involved with the taskforce.
One concern for many of the companies was new hires, especially those who did not have manufacturing experience, did not understand the importance of safety in the workplace. In addition, many vendors that came into their facilities did not have proper safety training. It was decided to produce a universal safety video that all manufacturers could use spotlighting why safety is important. Ann Franz, executi
ve director of NEWMA stated, ‘”Our members wanted to speak in one voice that safety isn’t a guideline, but a core value.”
The companies that are featured in the video are: ErgoFactor, Fosber America, Graetz Manufacturing, Keynecta, Marion Body Works and MARTOR USA. The topics spotlighted are forklift safety, ergonomics, machine guarding, accident prevention, HazCom, emergency procedures, PPE, and using the right tool for the job.
Peter Nickel with Keynecta said, “At Keynecta, we believe an organization’s safety performance is not only defined by its procedures but by the behaviors and commitments of every individual.’ He added, ‘This video powerfully conveys that safety is a shared responsibility, and we are proud to amplify a message that supports our efforts to cultivate an engaged, proactive safety culture.”
The video can be seen at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wS6pNKgTR-A
