AGI Saskatoon celebrates a 10-year safety milestone in no lost time incidents
Published by Emilie Grant,
Editorial Assistant
World Fertilizer,
Ag Growth International (AGI) celebrated an outstanding safety milestone at its Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, manufacturing facility with a ten-year no lost time incidence record. AGI marked the achievement with a special event and awards ceremony honouring the facility’s employees.
“I commend the AGI Saskatoon team for achieving the safety milestone of ten years with no lost time incidents.” says Paul Householder, AGI President & CEO.
A lost time incident (LTI) refers to a non-fatal injury that results in disability or an employee missing work due to an injury. An LTI measurement is a baseline representation of a company's safety performance and the effects of those injuries on workforce productivity.
Kris Wingert, AGI Saskatoon Operations Manager, says it was a special moment earlier this May when the team surpassed two million hours incident free. “This achievement entirely belongs to the team’s absolute dedication to safety leadership at all levels. They are continuously on the lookout to identify, report and fix potentially unsafe conditions and processes. That allows them to avoid hazards and near misses before someone gets hurt.”
The plant, which was commissioned by Westeel in 1989, produces engineered-to-order smooth wall grain and fertilizer bins for both farm and commercial agricultural use. The ISO 9001:2015 certified facility also specialises in custom welding services provided to other AGI facilities.
“The skillset required is not robotic, but hands on. This means that multiple machines moving, lifting and transporting can create opportunities for things to go wrong. That is why having tight processes in place and maintaining a culture of ongoing education, welding certifications, and employees looking out for each other are crucial to safety.” said Wingert.
“The AGI Saskatoon team has shown that it is possible to adjust and be safe every single day for ten years straight regardless of changing conditions. Their record raises the bar for what safety excellence at AGI means.” said Harsha Bhojraj, AGI Vice President of Manufacturing.
The Saskatoon facility is the second AGI facility to achieve 10-year no lost time status. In 2023, AGI Olds, Alberta was the first to secure the decade distinction.
Read the article online at: https://www.worldfertilizer.com/special-reports/22102024/agi-saskatoon-celebrates-a-10-year-safety-milestone-in-no-lost-time-incidents/
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