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The Shipyard Subcommittee produced a Hotwork Policy & Fire Watch Training Presentation to help fellow Signal Mutual Members.
Fire watch personnel provide surveillance of areas where “hot work”, such as welding or cutting with torches, is occurring. Fire watch workers may be part of a welding team that make sure that no smoldering fires result from cutting or welding metal. They are a vital part of construction and industrial maintenance safety programs.
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Lashing Cage Intro Training Video 04 May 2026 Signal is excited to release the newest training video on Lashing Cages.Mental Health Awarness 01 May 2026 Overview of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline as a mental health resource to support early intervention, improve crisis response, and strengthen workplace well-being. This Solutions at Work (SAW) initiative focuses on increasing awareness through vendor engagement and has not yet been verified at a Mutual Member location.
New Focus on Safety: Back 2 Basics Do The Simple Things Right 30 Apr 2026 The SMIA Safety Committee and Signal Safety Team have created a library of topics for Safety Meetings, or Toolbox Talks called Focus on Safety
Terminal Technology Committee Releases New Focus on Safety Discussions 30 Apr 2026 The Terminal Technology Committee brings together automated and semi-automated terminals to address the specialized operational and technology needs of modern port environments. The group focuses on advancing best practices, innovation, and efficient, safe terminal operations.