Safety First: Our Zero-Incident Culture

In the wood products industry, safety is paramount. Northern Industrial, LLC is deeply committed to a **Zero-Incident Culture**, meaning we strive for a workplace where every employee returns home safely every day. This commitment is championed by our leadership and embedded in our daily operations through rigorous training, proactive risk assessment, and continuous improvement.

Our safety program goes beyond mere compliance. We empower every employee to be a safety leader, encouraging the immediate reporting of near-misses and potential hazards. Regular safety audits, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols are standard across our mill and yard operations.

Key Safety Program Components:

• **Mandatory Training:** Comprehensive onboarding and recurring training on machine guarding, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and emergency procedures.
• **Safety Committees:** Employee-led committees that conduct regular inspections and drive safety initiatives.
• **Ergonomics Program:** Focus on reducing musculoskeletal injuries through proper lifting techniques and workstation design.
• **First Aid & Emergency Response:** On-site certified first responders and detailed emergency action plans.

Million Hour Milestone

We proudly track and celebrate our safety milestones, including our recent achievement of over one million consecutive man-hours without a lost-time incident.

OSHA Compliance

We maintain full compliance with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and frequently exceed their requirements.

Continuous Improvement

Our safety performance is constantly reviewed, with a focus on implementing new technologies and best practices to further reduce risk.