Monthly Safety Awareness Topics
Monthly Safety Awareness Topics
Monthly Safety Awareness Topics
Awareness Topics
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• Drink warm and sweet liquids, but not anything with caffeine.
• Don’t over do it while working. Understand that your heart is already working harder to
keep you warm.
• If you must travel, let someone know your destination and estimated time of arrival so
that if you’re late they can notify authorities if you are late.
• Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning and electrical hazards when using electric or fuel
powered heat sources.
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• Participate in drills to make sure things run smoothly and problems can be
worked out before a real emergency happens.
Reference: www.noaa.gov
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6. Keep arms and elbows near the body, keeping load close to you.
9. To put object on bench or shelf, put object on shelf edge and push into
position.
- Also be cautious when reaching objects on tall shelves to prevent
injury from a fallen object.
10. Make sure feet and hands are clear when placing the load.
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Example: A forklift operator drives too fast and drops the load, almost hitting
another worker.
• Acknowledge the near miss and how the situation could have ended
much worse.
• Alert fellow workers of the near miss so that everyone can be aware to
prevent accidents.
• Talk to your supervisor about what can be done to inform and solve the
cause of the near miss so that the workplace can be safer.
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• Sports drinks can help replace the salt and minerals you
lose when you sweat.
• Electric fans make dealing with the heat more comfortable, but when temperatures are
in the 90s, fans will not prevent heat related illness.
• Some of the best ways to cool down is by taking a cool shower or just by moving to a cool
air-conditioned place.
• Protect yourself from the sun by wearing sunglasses, wide-brimmed hat, and apply
sunscreen.
• Eye protection
- Eye hazards include metal slivers, dust, wood chips, cement chips, nails, and staples.
- To protect yourself you should wear safety glasses, goggles, face shields, or full face
respirators.
- Make sure that eye protection is adjustable so that it can fit and have good coverage
for your eyes.
• Hand protection
- Make sure that you are wearing the proper gloves for the task since some gloves are
designed for certain activities and may not protect you well enough when used for
another task.
- Types of gloves and their uses:
* Leather, Canvas, or Metal Mesh: Protect against cuts or burns.
* Fabric and Coated Fabric: More general protection from dirt, chafing,
and slip resistance with coated fabric. Not recommended for rough,
sharp, or heavy materials.
* Chemical and Liquid Resistant: Made from rubber to protect from
harmful liquids but thicker and more resistant glove limit hand grip and
dexterity.
• Body protection includes coveralls, vests, jackets, aprons, and full body suits to protect
from cuts, burns, chemical burns, as well as impact from tools or machinery.
• Head protection includes wearing a helmet or hard hat to protect from impact, electrical
shock or burns.
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• Use sharpened tools away from other employees or aisle areas and be sure that they are
not dull since dull tools can be more hazardous than sharp ones.
• Disconnect tools or machines when not in use, before servicing, and when changing
accessories, but do not yank a cord from an electric outlet.
• Jacks must not bear more weight than they are designed for, must be used on a level
surface, and once the load has been lifted the jack must immediately be blocked up.
• Examine tools before use and keep up with maintenance to ensure that equipment
functions properly.
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• Eliminate Hazards: Keep workspace free of waste paper and other combustibles. Replace
damaged electric cords and do not overload circuits.
• Report Promptly: Immediately report all foul odors and defective equipment to supervisors.
• Evacuate Safely: Leave area quickly in an emergency using stairs, not elevator. Always
assist coworkers.
• Everyday General Emergency Safety: Make sure that all walkways and passageways are
clear so they are not in the way during emergency evacuation.
Reference: www.nfpa.org
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- Any employee should report concerns for safety, including acts or threats of violence
or other violations of this policy to his or her immediate supervisor, a member of the
Human Resources staff, or any member of management.
• It is better to report concerns immediately before things escalate and someone
gets hurt.
• Do not make jokes about committing or threatening violence.
• Be aware of and report to management unauthorized individuals in your work
environment.
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