June 2017 Congratulations to the winners of the Safety Incentive Program for the month of June. Each winner has earned themselves $125 gift cards for their commitment to safety. Tammy Mitchell – Indiana Transmission Plant 2 Autumn Bryant – FCA Warren Truck Assembly Robert Howard – FCA Conner Assembly Johnathon Chandler – FCA Sterling Stamping You too could be a winner in the next drawing. Simply work safe and be…

Safety Is Our Overriding Priority Congratulations to the May 2017 Safety Incentive Program and Management Review Meeting winners. Safety Incentive Program: Tameka Johnson (AK Steel – Dearborn) Christopher Smith (GM Grand Rapids Components) Jason Smedley (FCA Winchester PDC) Brandi Cheek (GM Kokomo Components) Management Review Meeting – GM Fort Wayne Assembly: Jesse Stafford Dianne Young-Baker Rolanda White Learn more about our Safety Program.

GM Supplier IMPACT Awards Meeting Award Caravan was extremely proud to be recognized on May 4, 2017 at the General Motors Supplier IMPACT awards meeting.  The Supplier IMPACT awards recognize the TOP 50 suppliers who have excelled in Tier 2 diversity spend. We were honored with the PLATINUM award, which is awarded to suppliers who have excelled in TWO additional area beyond the Top 50 spend.  Caravan excelled in the…

Electrical Safety Avoiding electrical shocks both at home and at work requires awareness of the safety hazards and a respect for this “Silent Killer.”  The human body has a low resistance to electricity, making it a good conductor, like most metals. Unlike metals however, the human body does not respond well when electricity passes through it.  Physical results include thermal burns, disruption of normal heart activity, severe muscle contractions, and…

Pedestrian Safety Those who drive forklifts and other mobile equipment have a responsibility to drive safely and be on the lookout for pedestrians.  Because of their design, with masts and roll cages, forklifts in particular have limited visibility.  Incidents involving pedestrians rarely occur, but when they do, the injuries are almost always serious. But it is not just the driver’s responsibility.  Pedestrians have the responsibility to stay alert and use…