More than two years ago OCWR launched an organization-wide initiative with two intended outcomes:
- To enhance the OCWR safety culture through teamwork, ownership, and compassion to ensure a
sustainable safety system for our people.
- To become the first landfill in the nation to achieve SHARP (Safety & Health Achievement
Recognition Program) status from OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration).
Over the past year the concepts of intentional observation and immediate feedback gained
significant traction. The safety culture extends to each and every OCWR employee, and many
administrative staff members joined field colleagues to participate in trainings, inspections
and recognition activities. The simulator training program moved from trial to full operation,
providing opportunities for staff to practice heavy equipment safety protocols while operating
the equipment most efficiently.
