Mission Statement:
Think First, an investment in the safety of the ready mixed concrete industry’s workforce.
Objective:
The Think First campaign is an industry-wide focus dedicated to creating and enhancing a steadfast culture of safe work practices by emphasizing thoughtful and strategic actions throughout operational tasks. Safe operations require an industry’s workforce to Think First. This focus, in turn, decreases injuries, illnesses and fatalities while increasing worker retention, positive workplace morale and an unencumbered manufacturing process. Safe work practices and workplaces cultivate a more prosperous industry. This ultimate goal of Think First is achieved through:
- Encouragement of utilizing and committing to safe work practices;
- Education of industry workers and companies about safe work practices; and
- Recognition of industry safe work practices in order to help continually encourage and educate the industry on the importance of safe work practices.
Safety fosters safety. Think First.
Top 10 Think First NRMCA Safety Practices for the Ready Mixed Concrete Industry
- Listen
- Communicate
- Sober working is safe working
- Always wear your seatbelt
- Make your first move forward
- Know the hazards before starting a task
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) only works when used
- Always use 3 points of contact
- Shortcuts are dangerous
- Stay alert and focused
Think First.
Handy one-page information sheet on various safety topics:
Volume 4, Issue 2
ELECTRICAL SAFETY – IT’S SHOCKING!
Volume 4, Issue 1
PUMPING CEMENT INTO SILOS – THE PRESSURE’S ON
Volume 3, Issue 12
FOOT PROTECTION – WATCH YOUR STEP
Volume 3, Issue 11
MACHINE GUARDING AT READY MIXED CONCRETE PLANTS
Volume 3, Issue 10
SEAT BELTS – SAFETY STARTS WITH A CLICK
Volume 3, Issue 9
WORKING AROUND CONCRETE PUMPS… SAFELY
Volume 3, Issue 8
LOADER SAFETY – TAKE A LOAD OFF
Volume 3, Issue 7
EYE SAFETY – THOSE IN FAVOR, SAY “EYE”
Volume 3, Issue 6
POWER LINE SAFETY – WHEN LINES ARE LOW, TAKE IT SLOW
Volume 3, Issue 5
DISTRACTED DRIVING – HANDS ON THE WHEEL, EYES ON THE ROAD
Volume 3, Issue 4
PRE-/POST-TRIP INSPECTIONS: CHECK IT, DON’T WRECK IT
Volume 3, Issue 3
HOUSEKEEPING… IT’S FAR REACHING!
Volume 3, Issue 2
KNOW YOUR MIXER TRUCK
Volume 3, Issue 1
VEHICLE REPAIR SHOP SAFETY!
Volume 2, Issue 12
HOLIDAY SEASON SAFETY
Volume 2, Issue 11
GLOVES… GET A GRIP!
Volume 2, Issue 10
NIGHT POURS… WHO’S AFRAID OF THE DARK?
Volume 2, Issue 9
CONFINED SPACES… THINK FIRST-REQUIRED
Volume 2, Issue 8
FORKLIFT SAFETY… IT’S UPLIFTING!
Volume 2, Issue 7
SCHOOL’S OUT, KIDS ARE ABOUT
Volume 2, Issue 6
CEMENT BURNS
Volume 2, Issue 5
RAILROAD CROSSINGS
Volume 2, Issue 4
PORTABLE LADDERS
Volume 2, Issue 3
NOW HEAR THIS…
Volume 2, Issue 2
RULES OF…OFF-THE-ROAD
Volume 2, Issue 1
MIXER TRUCKS AND BACKING ACCIDENT PREVENTION
Volume 1, Issue 12
ADVERSE COLD WEATHER
Volume 1, Issue 11
HARD HATS
Volume 1, Issue 10
LIFTING SAFELY!
Volume 1, Issue 9
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT SAVES LIVES!
Volume 1, Issue 8
HIGHWAY WORK ZONE SAFETY FOR READY MIXED CONCRETE
Volume 1, Issue 7
THE HEAT IS ON
Volume 1, Issue 6
CHUTE HANDLING SAFETY
Volume 1, Issue 5
THE LAST STEP
Volume 1, Issue 4
LONE WORKER SAFETY
Volume 1, Issue 3
SILICA COMPLIANCE
Volume 1, Issue 2
MIXER TRUCK ROLLOVER PREVENTION
Volume 1, Issue 1
SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS