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We want to ensure you have every resource you need when you need them. Below is essential information that will help you in your next staffing assignment. If you can’t find the information you’re seeking, use the Question Contact Form at the bottom of the page and submit your question to us.

Employee Safety

Employee Safety

Our #1 priority is your safety; we take it very seriously. Therefore, in addition to any safety classes required by the company you will be assigned to, we will also provide safety information and training as needed.

4 Seconds to Safety is Crucial Link’s proprietary basic safety training. All our candidates are briefed on the technique BEFORE being assigned to their job.

  • Before beginning any task, regardless of experience, take 4 seconds to evaluate the work area.
  • Before you start, look around you on all sides to identify and eliminate potential hazards.
  • Remain aware of those around you.
  • Purposely refocus your mind on the task at hand.
  • Taking 4 seconds before beginning any task can reduce the probability of injury by more than 90%.

Note: If your job is repetitive or rhythmic, repeat the above process throughout the workday.

Below are some great instructional safety videos, click on the links for viewing.

WORKPLACE SAFETY GLOSSARY

WORKPLACE SAFETY GLOSSARY

  • EHS – Environmental Health and Safety

  • EPA – Environmental Protection Agency

  • FDA – Food and Drug Administration

  • FR – Flame Resistant

  • GMP – Good Manufacturing Practices

  • HMIG – Hazardous Materials Identification Guide

  • HMIS – Hazardous Materials Information System

  • HVAC – Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

  • ISO – International Organization for Standardization

  • JSA – Job Safety Analysis

  • LOTO – Lock Out Tag Out

  • MAF – Maximum Arresting Force

  • NSC – National Safety Council

  • PPE – Personal Protective Equipment

  • ppm – Parts per million, 1 x 10-6

  • ppb – Parts per billion, 1 x 10-9

  • psi – Pounds per square inch

  • RTK – Right-to-Know

  • SCBA – Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

  • SDS – Safety Data Sheet

  • UV – Ultraviolet

General Dress Code Guidelines

General Dress Code Guidelines

Work attire will vary from job to job and company to company. Below is an overview of office and light industrial attire standards with some pictures to better illustrate. These examples do not include any PPE (Personal Protective Equipment); those items are required on a company-by-company basis and can include a hard hat, ear protection, eye protection, steel-toed boots, safety vest, cut-resistant sleeves, and work gloves.

Manufacturing/Shop Floor Areas

Manufacturing/Shop Floor Areas

  • Clothes

    The goal in an industrial or manufacturing work environment is to have workers wear casual, comfortable clothing, which they don’t mind getting dirty. This is not an environment for business-casual dress.

  • Appropriate:

    Casual shirts, sweaters, tops, golf-type shirts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, attractive athletic tops, and turtlenecks are acceptable attire for work.

  • Not appropriate:

    Tank tops, halter tops, tops with bare shoulders, midriff-baring tops, and shirts with potentially offensive words, terms, logos, pictures, cartoons, or slogans are not acceptable attire.

  • Shoes

    Closed-toe and closed-heel shoes are required for safety in the manufacturing facility. Steel toe work shoes feature a steel capping over the toe area to provide protection against falling objects and many provide a slip resistant sole. Steel toe shoes are ideal for warehouses, manufacturing plants, and other industrial sites working with heavy machinery and objects.

    Thongs, flip-flops, clogs, slippers, sandals, heels over 2 inches high, and any shoes with a partial or completely open toe or heel are not acceptable in a manufacturing facility.

Office

Office

  • Clothes

    Clothing styles in the office should present a culture of professional excellence. Whether the office is business casual or formal, all attire must be clean and mended.

  • Appropriate:

    Casual shirts, dress shirts, sweaters, tops, golf-type shirts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, attractive athletic tops, and turtlenecks are acceptable attire for work.

  • Not appropriate:

    Tank tops, halter tops, tops with bare shoulders, midriff-baring tops, and shirts with potentially offensive words, terms, logos, pictures, cartoons, or slogans are not acceptable attire.

  • Shoes

    Loafers, boots, dress heels below 2 inches high, athletic shoes, and leather deck shoes are acceptable. Conservative athletic or walking shoes, loafers, clogs, sneakers, boots, flats, dress heels, and leather deck-type shoes can also be ok for work. Wearing no stockings is acceptable in warm weather.

    Flashy athletic shoes, thongs, flip-flops, slippers, and any shoe with an open toe are unacceptable in the office.

In some industrial settings, uniform-type clothing may be a dress code requirement. Of course, uniforms should be in good condition and appropriate for the workplace.

In some industrial settings, hard hats may be required. Note that safety standards change over time, so staying current on workplace safety requirements is crucial. The employees in this example are dressed casually in shirts and pants. However, their safety vests make them visible to other employees while they’re on the job.

The workers are dressed for a warehousing delivery function. In this case, they’re wearing a jumpsuit and a baseball cap. The jumpsuit allows them to be comfortable and efficient, as there are no extra layers or other accessories to impede their progress. The hat also protects them from the weather.

The construction workers represent various clothing options for a manufacturing dress code. For example, plaid and denim shirts are a staple in an industrial workplace. Additionally, cargo-type khaki jackets still look professional and provide warmth during cold Cleveland weather. With necessary safety accessories, such as a fluorescent vest and hard hats, these employees are ready to work and look positive and professional.

This worker is suitably dressed in a casual button-down shirt and jeans. Her clothes are appropriate for business attire in her work environment. She also adheres to safety standards by wearing steel-toed boots, a fluorescent vest, and proper headgear.

The employee and her trainee have dressed appropriately for a manufacturing dress code environment. The orange undershirt topped with a royal blue protective long-sleeved shirt may be the company’s colors. This uniform is consistent with many seen in a manufacturing environment. Both wear protective yellow vests that make them visible from a distance in a plant. They also wear protective headgear that is just one step removed from a hard hat.

The surveyors exemplify a proper dress code for an industrial, construction, and manufacturing workplace. Their tops are well-maintained and professional but still appropriate for a work environment.

Do you have Questions?

Do you have Questions?

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