A Yorkton Royal Ford employee is one of just three individuals from across Saskatchewan to be nominated for Work Safe Saskatchewan's 2013 Saskatchewan Safe Worker Award.
Carey Gleason, technician at Terry Ortynsky's Royal Ford, has been nominated for Work Safe Saskatchewan's 2013 Safe Worker Award. The Safe Worker Award is sponsored by the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour and the Saskatchewan Safety Council. Its purpose is to highlight the important contributions workers make to eliminate or reduce injuries and illness in the workplace, and to recognize an individual who has shown an exemplary commitment to workplace health and safety.
Gleason was nominated for the award because of the work he has done to help the dealership enhance its safety practices, which include:
Addressing concerns about potential back problems in relation to hoisting tires, Carey fabricated a hoist hanger at minimal cost to the dealership. The hoist hanger has significantly reduced back and leg strain and injuries among employees.
Installing anti-vibration wrap on shop tools to lessen vibration.
To further protect employees, regularly reminding technicians about the importance of wearing hearing protection, safety glasses and safety toe boots.
Being trusted among fellow technicians to help resolve safety concerns, making his role integral to the organization.
"Carey is an exemplary employee. His dedication to enhancing safety in the workplace is second to none. We are very fortunate to have him working on our team and very proud that he is in the running for this prestigious award," says Terry Ortynsky, dealer principal of Royal Ford.
The overall award recipient will be announced on March 29 but regardless of the outcome, to Royal Ford associates, Carey Gleason is already a winner.
