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What’s Up with Ladder Safety?
What’s up with ladder safety? Three tips for staying safe Ladders are effective tools for reaching high shelves and work zones, but if used incorrectly, they can also be one of the most dangerous tools on the job. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 81% of fall injuries involve ladders. Here are three […]
Q2 2020 and Q1 2021 Safety Concern Winners
🏆 October 2020 Safety Concern Winners Grovetown First Place — Rance Thrift won a $50 gift card for the safety concern, “Gas fumes building up around shot blast and cleaning shed area.” This has been addressed. Random Number One — James Sudduth won a $25 gift card for the safety concern, “Some electrical boxes and […]
How Walking for Five Minutes Every Hour Makes You Healthier
Did you know that one in four American adults sits for up to eight hours per day? This sedentary behavior is shown to cause long-term health problems, such as increased risk of cardiovascular disease. But you can undermine much of this risk by walking for five minutes every hour of your workday. When is it […]
Marcel Bodevin: Purchasing Manager and Supply Chain Superstar
Marcel Bodevin joined GIW as the new Purchasing Manager on January 4. He leads an eight-person purchasing team and is responsible for managing suppliers, leading negotiations, and optimizing our supplier base with kaizen events, cost-out projects, and market testing. Marcel’s work consistently reduces costs and improves on-time parts delivery, and he saves GIW $1M annually. […]
Q3 2020 Safety Concern Winners
🏆 July 2020 Safety Concern Winners Grovetown First Place — Patrick Thurmond won a $50 gift card for the safety concern, “Need ear plugs when entering LCCI by oven because of noise.” This is being addressed. Random Number One — Rance Thrift won a $25 gift card for the safety concern, “Cart for the tip […]
Holiday Safety Tips
This holiday season promises to be one like no other! In-person family gatherings and holiday parties are on hold this year, but there are still plenty of ways to enjoy the season, from putting up decorations to hosting virtual parties. There are, however, some everyday risks that can ruin an otherwise great time, which is […]
Take Extra Care this Flu Season
Most of us have experienced the flu at least once in our lives; however, this year’s COVID-19 pandemic makes the familiar flu extra deadly. The good news is that a vaccine is being delivered to the public and the end seems to be in sight. Until then, and even for some months after, you must […]
Keeping Our Inventory Accurate
Keeping track of inventory is critical for any company, but we go the extra mile at GIW. Having a steady supply of pumps and parts — as well as delivering them to our customers on time — is what keeps us running smoothly! Why accuracy matters Inventory accuracy isn’t solely the responsibility of the inventory […]
Q2 2020 Safety Concern Winners
🏆 April 2020 Safety Concern Winners Grovetown First Place — Joshua Bryan won a $50 gift card for the safety concern, “Exposed wiring from open junction box on CNC5.” This has been addressed. Random Number One — Jerry Dupeire won a $25 gift card for the safety concern, “Lights should be flashing to let people know […]
How GIW Helps Employees Stay Health and Safe During COVID-19 and Beyond
Here at GIW, we are implementing several safety measures to ensure the safety of our employees so we can continue our role as an essential business. It all starts with education! We have given our employees information regarding COVID-19 via intranet posts, posters in the common areas and breakrooms, and monthly safety trainings. We also […]