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29 Aug

Fatigue in the Workplace - Aug 2025 - Week 36

Feeling fatigued at work is not merely an annoyance, it can also lead to serious safety incidents. There have
been many serious workplace accidents that can be directly linked to overly tired employees that led to the
death of many. Understanding the causes and more importantly the ways to prevent or reduce workplace
fatigue is a critical factor in keeping yourself and your colleagues safe.

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22 Aug

First Aid and Wound Care - Aug 2025 - Week 35

Many times, the smallest things can have serious impacts on our health. Something as simple as a cut,​​​​​​​ scrape, abrasion, or puncture has the potential to let in germs and lead to infection. If left untreated, infections can spread to other parts of the body and cause complications.

This week we will provide you with tips on caring for your wounds, how you can decrease the chance of an infection, and what to do if a wound becomes infected.

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15 Aug

Visitor Safety - Aug 2025 - Week 34

Visitor safety involves not only protecting visitors but also maintaining security throughout the workplace. There are certain steps you must take before and during a visit to ensure safety is achieved.

This week we will discuss best practice for facility visitors, ways to enhance the visitor’s experience, and provide some questions to consider regarding your facility’s emergency action plan.

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08 Aug

Home Emergency Weather Preparedness - Aug 2025 - Week 33

Natural and man-made disasters can strike at any time. Have your own emergency response plans when you're at work, at home, on vacation, or on the road. When you face a natural or man-made emergency, try to stay informed through the radio, TV, or Internet. In some cases, communication becomes nearly impossible when cable, electric, and cell phone services are disabled. This week, we will discuss weather preparedness in the home and the kinds of emergency supplies you should keep on hand.

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11 Jul

Last Minute Risk Assessment - July 2025 - Week 29

Many accidents in the workplace are avoidable and often occur during routine tasks. A worker that underestimates the hazards in their job is less likely to remained focused and take the necessary precautions to perform the job safely.
This week we will discuss a tool that can be used in your workplace to provide a final review of the task at hand to ensure employees are operating safely. This tool is the Last Minute Risk Assessment (LMRA).

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04 Jul

Material Storage Safety - July 2025 - Week 28

This week we will dive a little deeper into storage safety practices for the industrial setting. Even the best of the best Tetris© masters are often challenged when it comes to not only finding room to store objects of many shapes and sizes but doing so in a safe manner. This week we will share some safety tips and best practices for storing materials in your workplace.

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20 Jun

Stormwater Pollution Prevention - June 2025 - Week 26

Discussing stormwater pollution prevention may not be a common topic in your workplace but the more awareness you have in your facility, the better your pollution prevention program will be. Having an effective stormwater pollution prevention program requires everyone’s time and efforts. The end result of having an effective program is a cleaner environment which benefits everyone in the long run. This week we will discuss the basics of stormwater pollution prevention.

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13 Jun

Ladder Safety - June 2025 - Week 25

A fall from any height can result in a concussion, traumatic brain injury, and in some cases, death. Ladder accidents are common at home and in the workplace and the majority of ladder deaths are from falls 10 feet or less.
This week we will discuss three commonly used ladder types, how to safely use them, and safe storing and handling techniques that you can easily implement to your usage.

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06 Jun

Summer Heat Safety - June 2025 - Week 24

Summer has arrived and it’s heating up out there! It’s time to start thinking about how to keep your employees and co-workers safe in their work environment with temperatures increasing. Summer comes every year yet somehow it seems to arrive before we are ready. This week we will discuss heat related illness, tips for hot weather safety and have an open discussion about ways you can prepare in the workplace.

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30 May

Contractor Safety - June 2025 - Week 23

When considering the safety culture in your workplace, it is important to take into account not just the employees on payroll but also the contractors and everyone on site performing work for your company. Getting contractors involved in your safety culture is critical to keeping everyone safe on the job. This week we will discuss the 5 cycles of the contractor lifecycle.

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23 May

Hydration - May 2025 - Week 22

Drinking enough water each day is crucial for many reasons: it ensures the body’s ability to regulate temperature, it keeps joints lubricated and prevents infections. A hydrated body also delivers nutrients to cells and keeps organs functioning properly. Being well-hydrated also improves sleep quality, cognition, and mood. With summer on the way, let’s review hydration tips and ways a lack of hydration can affect the body.

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09 May

Water Safety - May 2025 - Week 20

The weather is warming up and summer is quickly approaching. With the water warming up, it’s almost time for trips to the beach and afternoons spent outside by the pool. There’s nothing like a day in the water, but it’s important to stay safe and practice proper water safety. Here are some tips to keep in mind before you hit the waves or jump in the pool.

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28 Apr

Incident Reporting - April 2025 - Week 18

Reporting a minor injury may seem trivial at the time. Maybe it’s just a small cut or a slip on a slick floor. Doesn’t seem like a big deal, right? It happens in everyday life. But what if one day someone it badly cut by that same piece of machinery that barely grazed you or someone slipped and injured themselves in that exact same spot you slipped yesterday. Or to give another scenario, what if you sustain a minor cut but keep working through and don’t properly clean the wound and it becomes infected. It may seem unlikely, but these preventable injuries happen every day. This week we will discuss taking the extra steps to protect yourself and your co-workers by reporting workplace safety incidents.

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