In 2018 Fastenal identified the high severity type of incidents in its business units and relaunched all programs. These included LOTO, Work at Heights, Powered Industrial Trucks, and Trailer Securement. This session will detail Fastenal's journey of implementation and success, focusing on the employee vs a regulatory standard. Attendees will learn how Fastenal made an impact on serious injuries, high severity financial claims, and regulatory impact incidents. As a result of its efforts, Fastenal was a winner of EHS Today's America's Safest Companies award in 2021.

Key Takeaways: 

• EHS success is not obtained by meeting minimum regulatory standards.
• Through the journey of Fastenal’s improvement, the presenters will share that the key to success is the focus on their employees.
• Fastenal's Big 4 programs are built on employee engagement.