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Play It Safe and repetitive motion injuries, equipment guarding, material handling (hoists, forklifts, conveyors), welding/ grinding, personal protective equipment use, first aid and emergency response, and exhaust ventilation. Fire safety – disaster preparedness and evacuation planning, fire fighting capabilities, smoking/ignition source control, flammable liquid storage and use, paint booth maintenance, and spill containment. Well-designed and executed selfinspections are a key method for revealing problems needing correction within your operations. Recurring patterns that continue to need attention from one inspection to another may indicate a need to improve your safety program direction or re-evaluate your current work procedures. A self-inspection is also a good opportunity for you to demonstrate leadership through your ongoing commitment, which will help sell the concept of safety to your employees. Each time an inspection of a particular work area is made, your commitment is visibly re-emphasized – and the message reinforced. They can also encourage individual employees to inspect their own work areas and take ownership of the safety process. This document is made available by Sentry Insurance a Mutual Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively "SIAMCO") with the understanding that SIAMCO is not engaged in the practice of law, nor is it rendering legal advice. The information contained in this document is of a general nature and is not intended to address the circumstances of any particular individual or entity, nor the best practices applicable to any particular individual or entity. Legal obligations may vary by state and locality, and best practices are unique to specific items and situations. No one should act on the information contained in this document without advice from a local professional with relevant expertise. ERIC STILES is Sentry's lead Account Executive responsible for maintaining the AED/Sentry relationship. He can be reached at eric.stiles@ sentry.com. As the endorsed P&C carrier for AED, Sentry Insurance offers superior coverage options and services to meet your dealership needs. Please visit us in CONDEX Booth 403. January 2014 | Construction Equipment Distribution | www.cedmag.com | 21