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some insights from lbmao past chair,
• Contain and mitigate. If breach response practice and evidence of well-maintained Qualified professional training benefits
vendors are not immediately available, equipment. It proves that your equipment employers and operators. Good training
preserve evidence by disconnecting or and its components have been properly will help the operator to understand
greg drouillard
isolating affected machines. Remember inspected and cared for – a boon to resale loads, capacities, proper inspection and
to avoid changing the state of the value. Logbooks are also crucial in meeting maintenance and safety measures that
systems in question. If systems are on, manufacturers’ specifications and OHSA will allow them to make wise choices with
leave them running, but disconnect from guideline compliance. They provide a confidence and improve the overall safety
the network. If they are off, unplug them. safety record if job site accidents occur and, of the job site. Well-trained operators on
Do not run programs and utilities or plug in many cases, are required to maintain deliveries help companies reduce risk to
in storage devices and removable media manufacturer’s warranties. OHSA violations their equipment and profits.
without the help of an expert. can void contracts causing significant
• Investigate and remediate. Steps related business loss. Three things that add up to profitability
greg drouillard reg Drouillard, owner of Target Building Supply in • Is there an appetite for a deferred compensation
Knuckleboom crane and truck-mounted
to the forensic investigation, monitoring,
system that employees could utilize?
GWindsor, is a past chair of the LBMAO. Greg has
Target Building recovery phases The importance of well-trained operators forklift equipment and operator certification
remediation
and
Supply, Windsor, ON been engaged at different levels within the industry • Profit Sharing system?
are required, and preventative maintenance
are often complex and technical — a
Heavy lifting equipment needs to be
and has participated in many boards including
• How about every member of staff getting a
privacy attorney or breach coach should in good operating condition and, by law, is necessary. They are also profitable and
STAFDA in the U.S. as well as chair of the TORBSA
birthday cake on their birthday for a bit of
dictate them. Remember that engaging operators must also be certified to operate make good business sense. Training and
board of directors.
recognition?
a privacy attorney early may provide it. But certification is not enough. Experts certification reduce insurance claims, reduce
Greg has always tried to be a forward-thinking
• Do we consider attracting part time employees?
attorney-client privilege, which helps suggest that most crane accidents are risk and injuries, and improve quality and
individual and, looking at his own business, he
• Do we actively promote from within the
keep confidential communications secret preventable and usually caused by human delivery schedules. They ensure the job
has pondered some insightful questions on the
organization as a first choice if they qualify?
in the face of legal demands for such error due to insufficient supervision and site is compliant and meets contractual
• Do we hire to fit the culture?
employer–employee relationship.
communications. training. Operators need to know their crane obligations, so job sites remain open.
• Should we add a company incentive by paying for
Greg’s insights: or forklift intimately and have the training to Certification and maintenances also
any related classes, association attendance, trade
avert damage to equipment, minimizes
Don’t Get Held for Ransom Employee and Employer engagement as you know show attendance, etc. as a further benefit?
do so. Their safety and that of others around
When you partner with HUB, you’re them, the equipment, property, and possibly downtime, and ensures the equipment’s
is changing…a lot! These are strange transition times
• Do we pay for gym memberships to emphasize
surrounded by a team of experts who can the contract, depend on it. There’s no room long life and high resale value. It’s a win-
health and fitness? Quitting smoking class?
with the Gen X and Millennials coming on strong -
win-win for the operator, employer and
help defend and protect your business. HUB for guesswork. • Social Media is a big and growing area of business.
from an age point of view at least. There
gives you peace of mind — you know that Crane training today is not just customer.
"Do we consider is a BIG difference in the generation
Do we compensate and encourage learning this
your most important assets are safe. For necessary; it’s essential. Today’s Your local equipment provider
coming up and it is concerning. They
broad subject? If a staff member can prove that
training programs
more information on how to help prevent knuckleboom cranes are increasingly is a reliable resource, well-versed in
want more pay, more time off, more
their idea can make or save the company money,
a cyber attack and know what to do in complex. Bigger cranes, larger loads, manufacturers’ guidelines, and able to
should there be an incentive so they can be
continually for
benefits paid for by their employers, etc.
case of one, contact a HUB cyber insurance along with tighter job deadlines and supply detailed inspection checklists and
rewarded somehow? Perhaps 10 percent of the
A few thoughts in point form to
slimmer margins put increased pressure
specialist. staff? Do the ponder what I have been thinking even savings? sage advice.
and responsibility on the operator and
vendors we from Target’s perspective.
the employer. A trained, knowledgeable
• Do we consider training programs As Greg has thoughtfully put into words some
operator will ensure their equipment is
represent consider continually for staff? of the questions regarding employer-employee
operated safely and correctly and identify
this important?" • Do the vendors we represent relationships, it is of interest to all of our businesses
potential risks before they happen. Often,
consider this important? to establish a professional yet personal approach to
they are the most skilled person on the job
• I like the idea of staff non-work get togethers? Do working with our employees.
they? site. These are changing times and being able to adapt
• RSP: Does the company regard this as a quickly and respectfully to the needs of your staff
recruitment tool, a retention tool? Is it something regarding issues such as daycare, benefits etc. is
perceived as valuable to the staff? becoming more important now more than ever!
• Are there incentives available for staff? Is this a
model for variable compensation? Is this what the
INDEX TO ADVERTISERS
new generation wants? Expects?
• Should we consider a referral incentive? If a
member of staff recommends someone who is
AFA Forest Products .................................... inside front cover Nicholson and Cates Limited .......................inside back cover
hired as a result, are they recognized somehow?
Atlas Polar ................................................................................7 Nu-Forest Products (Canada) Inc. ........................................11
• Should we create junior entry positions?
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BMCC Careers .........................................................................15 Programmed Insurance Brokers Inc. ........................................11
Castle Building Centres Group ..................outside back cover TIMBER MART GROUP ................................................................... 5
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