June
2025

Latest Solutions at Work

What is it? Solutions-at-Work or “SAW” are individual ideas where a Member of the Mutual looked at an existing hazard and, through their employee’s years of experience, knowledge, or creativity, developed a Solution to the problem that eliminated or reduced the hazard to employees and the chance of injury.

Explore the latest Solutions at Work from the M-CODED Committee and Signal Safety.

AI Translator: Clear, two-way communication is a cornerstone of safe operations. Whether you're delivering training, giving jobsite instructions, or providing real-time coaching, the message must be understood, and there must be room for dialogue. When everyone is on the same page, the risk of incidents drops, and the quality of work improves. Please review the full SAW for more information.

Enhancing Safety Near Underwater Pipelines And Utilities: Work near underwater pipelines and utilities presents significant risks, including potential damage to critical infrastructure, environmental hazards, and worker safety concerns. Unintentional contact with underwater pipelines or utilities can lead to severe consequences such as fuel leaks, structural failures, or even fatalities. Please review the full SAW for more information.

Fire Cloak™ Electric Vehicle Fire Blanket: Electric and hybrid vehicles pose a significant fire risk to vessels and marine terminals handling Roll-On/Roll-Off cargo or using electric vehicles in their operations. When damaged or short-circuited, the high-energy lithium-ion batteries are susceptible to thermal runaway, a phenomenon where damaged cells heat up rapidly and the resulting fire compromises adjacent cells, quickly involving the entire battery array. Please review the full SAW for more information.

Full library under the Safety Resources Library in the Safety Resources section.

If you have similar operations, please share this Operational Alert with operation managers, supervisors, equipment operators, and all affected employees. It is imperative that management, at all levels, review their operations for similar hazardous conditions, acts, and controls.

Other News Stories

Leadership Safety Series Library 11 Jun 2025 The Safety Leadership Series is a collection of articles emphasizing the critical role leadership plays in shaping and sustaining a strong safety culture. Each piece addresses specific topics designed to support leaders in fostering safer environments.
Guidance Document-Establishing a Strong Relationship Primary Urgent Care Occupational Medical 11 Jun 2025 The Signal Claims team works closely with the Membership to provide medical support and facilitate a successful return to work for employees
Heat Stress 10 Jun 2025 As summer approaches, rising temperatures and humidity levels pose significant health risks for workers.
M-CODED Committee Releases New Focus on Safety Talks 10 Jun 2025 The SMIA Safety Committee and Signal Safety Team have created a library of topics for Safety Meetings, or Toolbox Talks, called Focus on Safety.