Las Vegas, NV -
February 18, 2014
The Safety Consultation and Training
Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada’s Division of Industrial Relations is
reaching across state and national borders in making a difference in workplace
safety. ASTOUND Group, a global design and fabrication house that builds
end-to-end solutions for events, exhibits and environments, has utilized SCATS’
resources to develop a comprehensive workplace safety plan that is being used
in ASTOUND’s Las Vegas office. With additional offices located in Toronto and
projects being completed in 25 countries, this safety plan will soon be used
company-wide.
The need for the safety plan was
identified a year ago when Tom Fitzgerald joined ASTOUND as the general manager
of the U.S. operation. Fitzgerald quickly recognized that an official company
safety plan and program was missing, and contacted SCATS for assistance. SCATS
visited ASTOUND’s manufacturing operation in Las Vegas, which has 19 employees,
and worked with Fitzgerald in creating a customized safety plan for the
organization.
“Obviously there will be some
county-specific safety laws and procedures that need to be addressed when our
Canadian operations adopt these safety plans and programs, but these safety
plans that SCATS assisted us in creating are a great resource that will help
ensure our employees’ safety in all locations,” said Fitzgerald. “I am thankful
for all of the assistance SCATS provided in creating and implementing our
workplace safety plan and I am anxious to have our other offices adopted the
plan, as well.”
Businesses interested in the SCATS’
workplace safety assistance can call toll free 877-4SAFENV or visit www.4safenv.state.nv.us.
About SCATS
The Safety Consultation and Training
Section within the Division of Industrial Relations, an agency of the
Department of Business and Industry helps Nevada employers and employees create
and maintain a safe and healthy workplace.
SCATS accomplishes this by providing free, high-quality safety and
health consultation services that focus on the prevention of injury and
illness.
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