The old chestnut about the clothes making the person might be cliché but that doesn’t mean there isn’t truth to it. Think about how you respond to other people’s clothes. If you see someone wearing dirty work boots, jeans and a T-shirt, you make assumptions about them and their job. It turns out the clothes you wear also trigger certain mental… Read more »
Machine Guard Safety! GPS challenge of the week…DO NOT REMOVE MACHINE GUARDS! Machine guards are the first line of defense against injuries caused by the moving parts of the machine. Machine guards can protect you from amputations, fractures, lacerations, bruises, abrasions, sprains, strains, burns, cuts or crushing injuries. If you experience or see a… Read more »
Once you land a job, it feels great. It’s easy to feel like you’ve gotten through the hard part. Getting through the interview process and landing the job is hard work, but you aren’t quite done yet. Your first day means navigating a lot of new territory and new personalities. There are some things you’ll want to do… Read more »
GPS Safety Hotline GPS wants its employees to go home to their loved ones in the same condition they came to work. Please examine the situation, consider all the outcomes, then proceed with your task. If you experience or see a safety concern on your assignment, please contact our GPS Safety Hotline at 803-760-1441 or… Read more »
Ever decide you were going to start exercising or write a novel, only to find a whole year went by and it didn’t happen? Lots of people go through this same process with their careers. They decide they want to be a plant manager or change careers but never make any progress. The real key… Read more »
Footwear Safety GPS challenge of the week…Footwear! There are two major categories of work-related foot injuries. The first category includes punctures, crushing, sprains, and lacerations. The second group of injuries includes those resulting from slips, trips and falls. There is no workplace where a worker is immune to foot injury, but you the worker wearing… Read more »
Any manager or supervisor will tell you that no single motivational method works on everyone. For example, fear might work on some employees, but it’s a losing bet overall. It ultimately demoralizes everyone. So, what motivational methods can you use to appeal to the largest number of employees? Communicate People respond to specific goals, yet… Read more »
Follow Procedures! GPS challenge of the week…Follow Procedures! GPS where Safety is Everybody’s Job…My Job…Your Job! Part of your job as employees is to follow the safety programs that are in place at your workplace and to participate in all safety meetings/trainings. As workers, it is your responsibility to wear all PPE that is provided… Read more »
Interviews cause a lot of stress for candidates during the lead up to the actual interview. Once the interview starts, however, most people relax a little and things progress on a natural course. Sometimes, you can tell the interview is going south on you. Keep reading for four ways you can help turn that bad… Read more »
Safe + Sound Week Safe + Sound Week is August 12-18 and is “a nationwide event to raise awareness and understanding of the value of safety and health programs that include management leadership, worker participation, and a systematic approach to finding and fixing hazards in workplaces,” according to OSHA. GPS is committed to partnering… Read more »
