The transition, explains Murison, can be traced back five years to a staff brainstorming session that focused on Wild Rock’s future.
That celebratory event in the rear view mirror, Wild Rock Outfitters is now stepping into a new era with both Murison and Andrews reducing their ownership stake as general manager Tori Silvera and aerobic sports manager Jeff Faulds acquire majority ownership.
On September 10, Wild Rock Outfitters on Charlotte Street in downtown Peterborough marked 30 years in business, and co-founders Murison and Andrews couldn’t have been happier as they mingled and reminisced with longtime - and very loyal - staff and customers, as well as the simply curious. Both, recalls Andrews, “really enjoyed” their work but also shared something else - a desire to strike out on their own and make a serious go of it. In the early 1990s, Scott Murison and Kieran Andrews, both 24 years old, were working at an Ottawa camping goods store. You were confident based on what you had achieved but unsure of a future that would present its share of challenges. You were old enough to know better but a novice in terms of life experience.
Think back to when you were 24 years old. (Screenshot of 30th anniversary video produced by Birchbark Media) Looking to the future, the pair are gradually scaling back their ownership stake and involvement in the business, with general manager Tori Silvera and aerobic sports department manager Jeff Faulds becoming majority owners. Find out more on how you can improve your safety, health and lifestyle habits here.Kieran Andrews and Scott Murison are celebrating 30 years since they founded Wild Rock Outfitters in downtown Peterborough. Take part in the Campaign quiz and discover what your persona is. View the video on the WSH Council's social media platforms such as Facebook and YouTube. not getting enough sleep can lead to poor focus, resulting in potential vehicular accidents for drivers.
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How to Participate in the Drive Safe, Work Safe CampaignĪligned with the National WSH Campaign 2020’s call to “Take Time to Take Care of Your Safety and Health”, the WSH Council has produced a video showing how poor health from e.g. Results from implementation of their VR training have shown that workers were less likely to be involved in truck-related incidents. Schneider Electric, award recipient of WSH Innovation Awards 2020 for the L&T Sector, had creatively developed a Virtual Reality (VR) system to train its workers on the safe operation of Powered Industrial Trucks. Special recognition was also given to the companies and project teams that participated in the WSH Innovation Awards 2020 for the L&T Sector. It not only helps to eliminate common risks associated with warehousing, it also prevents the spread of COVID-19, as its operation requires minimal human contact. YCH Group shared how the company has adopted the Automated Storage Retrieval System (ASRS) in the warehouse to better manage its warehouse operations and uphold safety. The e-Forum also showcased how Automated Mobile Robots help companies to implement Safe Management Measures during this Covid-19 period as well as improve WSH at the workplace. Representatives from Sin Chew Woodpaq Pte Ltd and the Ministry of Manpower shared on the integration of Safe Management Measures (SMM) into WSH and how its implementation looked like on the ground. Do keep a lookout for these solutions as they are being listed on GoBusiness Gov Assist in the next couple of months.” He said: “As vehicular incidents have been among the top concerns for workplace injuries in recent years, I urge companies to tap on the grant and support available to digitalise their business and in turn, improve the WSH landscape for the L&T industry. Mr Dave Ng, Co-Chairman of the WSH Council (Logistics and Transport) Committee, shared that SMEs will be able to tap on the government’s Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) for funding support in the adoption of the fleet safety management solutions. Themed WSH amidst COVID-19, this e-Forum reinforced the importance of upholding WSH in the midst of managing the pandemic situation. The WSH e-Forum for L&T Sector, held online via Zoom platform, was attended by more than 300 participants ranging from senior management to safety professionals. Supported by the WSH Council, the Drive Safe, Work Safe Campaign 2020 was kickstarted with the WSH e-Forum for Logistics and Transport (L&T) Sector on 1 September 2020 to raise awareness of vehicular safety in warehouses and to remind workers to take care of their health – such as getting sufficient rest – to prevent fatigue and vehicular accidents.
Opening of Drive Safe, Work Safe Campaign 2020 led by L&T Sector The Drive Safe, Work Safe Campaign 2020 aims to reinforce the importance of adopting good driving practices and traffic safety management, and taking care of one’s health to prevent accidents while driving. Vehicular safety continues to be one of the focus areas in 2020.
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