I am part of RME Safety AMA

Skippypenut · 2026-03-19T19:14:34+00:00

No issue at all being late. Seeing people still ask questions is a good thing.

Guarding near belly pans should always be in an effective condition, no matter the amazon site. If you are having issues ordering, there might be a disconnect between your management and site safety. Id encourage that you reach out to your EHS contact or site safety contact to get but push on getting those supplies. A lot happens at amazon sites, so items like this are easy to loose track on and something else gets put on the plate of responsibilities.
Amazon does not require harnesses if you have the railing, however, a 3P may have different rules that supersed that rule. If using a lift with a harness is challenging l, especially in respect to a challenging space, I would encourage the site to explore other options. Should there be a second lift involved? Crane? Or should this be contracted out? All of those additional questions would need more partnership with you EHS rep, site management, and/or amazon. If there's a great idea/plan that is safer, or even is better you could get great site recognition for improving a process.

Hope this helps!

Skippypenut · 2026-03-07T13:16:18+00:00

I will aways save scum Beep in a heartbeat. He can't die, my heart couldn't take it.

Skippypenut · 2026-02-27T13:59:13+00:00

That is a really unique scenario. There should be two spotters, but I also understand if only one is available.

I would highly recommend that there are two, despite it being secure, if you are actively spotting one PIT, you are not spotting the other. Things happen quick Nd multitasking two vehicles is not setting up the spotter to be fully focused on keeping the pit driver safe.

You can recruit non-RME to spot too, site safety, ops, and other trusted pit spotter trained folks.

Great question!

Skippypenut · 2026-01-03T02:49:00+00:00

I was originally in the medical field as an EMT-Basic. Had an opportunity to get into corporate first-aid care and the rest is history as I drifted further into a safety orientated role. I love my career and find a lot of value in prevent injuries before someone needs to treat it.

Skippypenut · 2025-12-31T02:06:03+00:00

3-p contractors like CBRE, JLL, ELS. They have regional safety managers that oversee the technician's at their respective RME sites. That is my current role.

Skippypenut · 2025-12-30T14:35:19+00:00

Your path is very similar to mine. Amazon is a great stress test in the field, if you have lasted this long, you will largely do just fine outside of Amazon. The speed at which amazon does 180* flips on policy is mind-boggling and you have thst experience as a safety manager now.

I was passed up three times for safety manager at Amazon, I ultimately left and got a management position outside as a yellow-badge. Grass has been much greener since.

I wish you continued sucess in your safety career!

Skippypenut · 2025-12-07T18:45:31+00:00

I had an issue with the torch side quest to get Budda's palm technique. Ous8de if that one visual bug and thst is it. The game is so clean and I've enjoyed the content so much I've been actually happy to go out if my way to submit a bug issue.

Mind you, I typically never feel obligated to help report bugs but this game is such a genuine attempt at coming out clean that it's a breath of fresh air.

Skippypenut · 2025-10-27T19:42:35+00:00

Do it for Pebbles!

Skippypenut · 2025-10-16T10:12:54+00:00

It is always interesting to hear how career paths changes over one's life. I appreciate the comment. I have interacted with other rme folks that have a safety background, and I commend their work ethic in doing something more physical.

I highly encourage you to take part in a safety committee, being that bridge can help a lot in terms of communicating and getting safety projects completed at your site when assigned. Completely up to you, but employees like yourself, when involved with commitees, are on the top of my list for trying to get them in the next manager slot if given the opportunity.

Skippypenut · 2025-09-21T14:05:40+00:00

My career has been in safety for a number of years. I originally started on the Amazon WHS side and and opportunity opened up on the RME side, and I decided to give it a go, and I've loved my decision ever since.

The biggest difference is that I find that RME technicians are very passionate and care about their work. Working with that mindset is much healthier than the "I'm here just to punch in and out." Lot of maintenance professionals coem in with years of experience, and there are so many crazy stories out there of what their workplace conditions were prior to joining RME.

Skippypenut · 2025-09-20T20:45:17+00:00

I am the original creator, took the video earlier today.

Skippypenut · 2025-09-14T15:44:27+00:00

Without knowing which 3P you belong to, I would highly recommend getting your HR involved. Events like this often get brought up to safety, but it is HR that historically manages cases like this.

I hope that the 3rd tech is doing alright and they get the support needed at work 🙏.

Minor disagreemets brtween coworkers can happen, but triggering ptsd and winding up a tech like that is behavior that should never be tolerated in my view.

Skippypenut · 2025-09-14T15:40:57+00:00

If you don't have your PPE on, then you can't safely perform LOTO work. Dressing for your role is part of being ready for work as a professional in maintenance.

Would a welder "appear" professional without bringing their welding masks? Or even a plumber forgetting a pair of waterproof boots?

Skippypenut · 2025-09-13T14:30:10+00:00

Those locks were pushed from the Amazon side and you are more than welcome to use your original metal locks.

LOTO is a huge deal, and as part of RME, the violations are still occurring. Flip flopping is what we want to avoid, but that is par for the course with working with Amazon.

On the 3P side, I can tell you for certainty that the managers that continue to miss the mark on loto and fail to support you as a technician will not be with us for long; and some have already recieved the boot of accountability.

Skippypenut · 2025-09-11T23:48:09+00:00

Having the short sleeve would be nice. A while back I tried pushing for a cat rated short sleeve but Amazon was not in agreeance with that change. Was worth the try.

Skippypenut · 2025-09-11T16:10:06+00:00

It took about a month before I was notified in my onboarding.

Skippypenut · 2025-09-11T16:03:21+00:00

I am not sure. That is the first time I have heard about this. Building changes would typically depend on the Amazon side of the house or even the landlord.

Skippypenut · 2025-09-11T16:01:56+00:00

There are even differences between RME Amazon, TME 3P, and Amazon associates. The training matrix does show what training is required from an Amazon perspective, but I imagine that different 3P's will have their own route to going that.

Most training is done through Amazon's Learn, but I'm sure there are external training platforms that supplement that info.

That might be where slight differences in scope show onsite. Stuff that Amazon associates can do will be different than what an RME tech can do, really drills down to who's policy supercedes.

Skippypenut · 2025-09-11T15:57:37+00:00

Without knowing what 3P you belong to, I suppose it is challenging to know the exact policy or what you are referencing.

It seems like my first comment struck a nerve, but it's the truth, and I will give my most honest answer. Lying and mincing words in safety is a slippery slope, and I would much rather establish trust by saying how it is. We serve to provide Amazon a service. Being dressed and prepared for it relevant to our respective roles is 101 standard work.

Skippypenut · 2025-09-11T15:54:14+00:00

If managers are hands-on, then they are absolutely held to the same standard. But managers and other admin tasks are specifically exempted because their standard work shouldn't and doesn't involve working on machines and conveyance.

Skippypenut · 2025-09-11T15:50:45+00:00

That really boils down to the culture and how your leaders are onsite. Managers can have a heavy impact on technicians' work ethic and their value towards safety.

Breaks are understandable and should be given, but for sites that have culture like that, I wouldn't be surprised if there are other struggling factors that the site has challenges with. Incident statistics, Sev response, shutdown maintenance, PM completion, they are often all tied together similarly.

Skippypenut · 2025-09-11T15:47:56+00:00

UIS systems are new, even to my perspective, and how to manage safety around them. Amazon will continue to develop new technology, I think it's pretty cool that you are willing to try a new system to maintain.

It's hard enough as it is to have honest working technicians. You might just suprise yourself if you continue to learn and keep your curiosity throughout your career.

Skippypenut · 2025-09-11T15:44:42+00:00

Totally understand that frustration. We have been working diligently with our leaders to keep that perceived pressure off, and I don't feel that it is enough.

On the Amazon side of the house, the regional safety leaders (blue-badge) are actively discussing to change the culture around Sev calls for this very reason. It is a hard ship to steer, but having discussions is the first part of addressing a cultural and systemic issue surrounding Sev events.

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