How Safe is Your Shop? Fresno CA
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Fresno, CA
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Fresno, CA
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How Safe is Your Shop?
When I started asking dealers that question, the answers that I got were all across the board. Most answers usually started with a "yes," but after some discussion its ometimes changed to an "I think so." Finally, after digging a bit more, the response moved to an "I don't really know." This could be a concern in that tire dealers may not even recognize they have a problem. Dealers and location managers need to be concerned about this question for a host of reasons. A safe shop represents a better working environment for employees and a better buying experience for customers. People should feel comfortable and safe going to work everyday and customers should not have to worry when they bring their vehicles in for tires and service. It also means lower insurance premiums, savings on property and liability expenses, and an increase in productivity and profit. So, what is the definition of a safe shop? Let’s start with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). To many of you, OSHA is a four-letter word, and the mere thought of it conjures up images of fines and penalties for non-compliance and safety violations. Many times a dealer or retreader’s introduction to the agency comes when a disgruntled employee makes a call about a safety issue, or worse, when there is an accident and someone gets hurt. But there is a helpful side to OSHA. For instance, did you know that OSHA (at the federal level) gives funding ... |
