摘要: |
KEEPING equipment properly maintained to maximize uptime is one of a fleet's top priorities, but another priority should be kept even higher: keeping the staff safe. After all, vehicles are not a fleet's most important asset-its people are. In the maintenance bay, the people are the technicians who keep the trucks on the road as much as possible. Taking steps to keep them safe on the job is the maintenance department's top priority. Keeping technicians safe is important for obvious reasons, but it has some less apparent positive results as well. Staff members who feel safe are more likely to remain with the fleet, which is more important than ever considering the current technician shortage. It also helps maintain the fleet's uptime. An injured employee may require time away from work to recover, meaning less available staff to keep vehicles up and running. Holding regular safety meetings, keeping a clean and well-organized shop, and providing high quality safety gear are a few ways fleets can keep maintenance staff safe. |