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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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18 Apr

Snake Safety - April 2025 - Week 17

As the weather begins to warm up, the critters begin to come out. There are many different types of wildlife that pose a threat in the workplace. Snakes in particular can be a major concern in many regions across the globe. It is vitally important to be aware of the potential threat to your employees and to take the proper steps to avoid and react in case of a snake related incident.

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04 Apr

Crane and Hoist Safety - April 2025 - Week 15

Nothing is more frightening to a crane operator than a crane becoming unbalanced or collapsing due to
excessive weight load. In an average year, injuries related to cranes and hoists account for approximately 1,000
lost-time work hours. Employees working with this type of equipment are exposed to great hazards which
require taking extra safety precautions.
This week, we will discuss the safety rules for operating cranes, moving loads, and parking loaded cranes. We
will also discuss how to properly inspect overhead cranes, hoists, and wire ropes used on hoists.

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28 Mar

Spring Safety - March-April 2025 - Week 14

Spring time is almost here which means sunshine and warmer temperatures. However, along with all the fun, spring brings in its own share of hazards. Spring is a great for time outdoors and getting active but taking an extra minute to consider safety can prevent accidents and injury.
This week we will discuss common spring time activities, safety hazards and preventative measures.

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14 Mar

Reducing Eye Strain - March 2025 - Week 12

As the trend for many workplaces move towards remote work, more and more time will be spent in front of the computer screen. We need to shift our thinking about safety to consider less than obvious safety risks like eye strain. The average person spends 6-9 hours of screen time a day, the tips we will discuss this week will help reduce the effects of eye strain despite the many hours of screen time often required for remote work.

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07 Mar

Lock Out Tag Out - March 2025 - Week 11

Most people know that industrial equipment can be dangerous when it’s being used. That’s why machines are designed with safety equipment and operators wear personal protective equipment when using them but machinery can also present hazards when it’s not in operation. As long as energy sources such as electricity, natural gas, steam, pressurized water, and compressed air are attached to the machine, a hazard exists. Workers who maintain or repair the equipment, or who will be working in close proximity to it, need to be made aware of these hazards and recognize that steps have been taken to protect them.
This week we will review the 6 steps to conduct a proper lockout & tagout so everyone involved, maintenance and operators, understands how to stay safe.

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28 Feb

Pinch Points - March 2025 - Week 10

This week we are going to discuss another common source of workplace injuries, pinch points. The phrase, pinch point may not bring to mind a serious injury, however pinch points can create very severe injuries from crushed appendages or limbs to amputation.
Let’s take a look at defining what pinch points are, how to identify them, common causes of injuries and how to avoid pinch points.

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21 Feb

Substance Abuse in the Workplace - February 2025 - Week 9

Substance abuse can have a devastating impact on a person’s life including in their workplace. Misuse of drugs or alcohol among US workers create costly medical, social and other problems that affect both employees and employers. Substance abuse by employees threatens not only the safety of the employee but the safety of their colleagues as well. This week we are going to dive into the issues that arise due to substance abuse, contributing factors to substance abuse and lastly prevention methods for deterring substance abuse issues in your workplace.

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14 Feb

Choking First Aid - February 2025 - Week 8

Choking in the workplace, at a restaurant or at home is not an uncommon occurrence. In adults, choking most commonly occurs during mealtimes when a piece of food becomes lodged in the throat. This can be a very scary experience for the choking person as well as bystanders that may not feel equipped to help the person. This week we will provide information on basic first aid for a person who is choking so you can feel more prepared to help yourself and those around you.

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