To our valued customers and suppliers: While “shelter-at-home” orders are being made across the U.S. by local and state governments to limit the spread of COVID-19, Rolled Metal Products remains open to supply stainless steel, aluminum and other alloys to critical infrastructure sectors defined by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Sectors that RMP supplies…
During the Coronavirus outbreak, satisfying our customers and protecting our employees are our greatest concerns. We have implemented the following practices: Visitors are restricted. The only exceptions will be for business-critical issues that will require outside assistance. We will only visit customers at their request. Typical day to day business will continue as usual with…
Rolled Metal Products & Safety in the Workplace June is National Safety Month, and although safety is something we focus on year round, we’d like to share a few ways our service centers maintain their safety first initiatives. RMP-Midwest Working closely with the Alsip Fire Department. Fire Saftey training extends beyond evacuation procedures. According…
Substance Abuse in the Workplace Have you considered joining your state’s drug-free workplace program like RMP-South? The Problem 60% of the world’s production of illegal drugs is consumed in the U.S. Nearly 70% of current users of illegal drugs are employed. Nearly 1 in 4 employed Americans between the ages of 18-35 have illegally used…
An accident looking for a place to happen may choose a cluttered, dirty work area. You need a clean and orderly workplace to avoid falls, fires and many other kinds of accidents and injuries. A Safer Workplace For a safer workplace, use this checklist: Floors are free of water, mud, ice, grease, trash and…
Eye Protection The eyes are an extremely important part of the human body and are naturally protected by the eyelids and the bony framework surrounding the eyeball. Eye injuries can be devastating when they occur. Thus, employees should take precautions and use personal protective equipment whenever there is a risk of eye injury. Eye injuries…
What is behavioral safety? According to the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies, “Behavioral safety is the application of behavioral research on human performance to the problems of safety in the workplace. This means that any safety program labeling itself as a behavioral safety program must meet the standards of behavior analytic research as practices are…
Many workplace accidents can be prevented through awareness of one’s surroundings and focusing on the task at hand. “SafeStart” is a program developed by Electrolab Training Systems focused on workplace safety. SafeStart recognizes the most common factors contributing to human error is not lack of knowledge but these four states: rushing, frustration, fatigue, and…
Here are some recommended safety tips to help keep your family safe during your firework activities: Obey all local laws regarding the use of fireworks. Know your fireworks; read the cautionary labels and performance descriptions before igniting. A responsible adult SHOULD supervise all firework activities. Never give fireworks to children. Alcohol and fireworks do not…
SAFETY STARTS WITH ME Safety starts with me – is a motto we strive to live at Rolled Metal Products. As part of our practice, we continuously revisit the importance of properly wearing your personal protective equipment at all times. In our January employee newsletter, we reviewed safety glasses, and the importance of eye safety…