Wildfire Prevention and Protection: Safety Brief - June 27, 2022

Heat Safety: Safety Brief - June 20, 2022

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.

Risk Tolerance Pt. 2: Safety Brief - June 13, 2022

Risk Tolerance Pt. 1: Safety Brief - June 6, 2022

We all understand risk tolerance when it comes to investments and gambling, it’s on how much risk we decide to take whether we invest in that stock or choose to save our money under our mattress at home. The same applies to personal safety; it’s on how much that person feels they are at risk and what they are willing to do by the choices we make.

Water Safety: Safety Brief - May 30, 2022

Now that summer is here, it’s time for trips to the beach and afternoons spent outside by the pool. There’s nothing like getting away for a warm and sunny vacation this time of year, 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.

LOTO: Safety Brief - May 23, 2022

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.

Ergonomics: Safety Brief - May 16, 2022

Ergonomics literally means “the rules of human strength. Engineers interested in the design of work environments originated the word in the 1950s. Today, the purpose of ergonomics in the workplace is to create a better match between the workers, the work they perform, and the equipment they use. A good match increases workers’ productivity and reduces ergonomic injuries.

Energy Management: Safety Brief - May 9, 2022

Recent events have put extra strain on many business and individual budgets over the last few months. One way to help alleviate the strain is to cut out or reduce excess expense. This week we will focus on reducing energy consumption which could have a twofold benefit of reduced costs and reducing your environmental footprint.

Hydration: Safety Brief - May 2, 2022

Drinking enough water each day is crucial for many reasons. This week we will discuss the importance of hydration and tips for staying hydrated in the summer heat.

Machine Guarding: Safety Brief - April 25, 2022

Moving machine parts create workplace hazards and potential machinery related injuries, making machine guards vitally important. This week we will discuss the general requirements, types of hazardous machinery motion and types of guarding. After this week you should have the tools needed to assess the standard of guarding in your workplace.

Ticks and Lyme Disease: Safety Brief - April 18, 2022

Spring is here and weather is warming up. After a long winter, we are itching to get back outside. But this early in the spring you need to worry about ticks and the disease they carry, such as Lyme Disease.

Injury Prevention: Safety Briefing - April 11, 2022

This week our safety briefings will review tips related to the injuries and near misses that happen most often in our workplace. They are incidents that we easily overlook when we’re busy or tired or both. In our efforts to eliminate all injuries from our workplace, focusing on preventing these “minor” incidents will also help keep “major” incidents from happening. Remember, all injuries affect everyone.

Electrical Safety: Safety Briefing - April 4, 2022

Snake Safety: Safety Briefing - March 28, 2022

This week we will discuss snakes, how to identify the ones that are venomous and how to stay safe around snakes in general. With the weather warming up, snake activity will increase from now until the fall, and it is important to know what to do, and not do, to keep you and those around you safe.

Fire Safety: Safety Briefing - March 21, 2022

Fire safety is the set of practices intended to reduce the destruction caused by fire. Fire safety measures include those that are intended to prevent ignition of an uncontrolled fire, and those that are used to limit the development and effects of a fire after it starts.
This week we will discuss Fire Safety and how to prevent fires.

Home Emergency Weather Preparedness: Safety Briefing - March 14, 2022

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.

Reduce, Reuse, & Recycle: Safety Briefing - March 7, 2022

As we know, doing our part by reducing, reusing, and recycling can reduce our environmental impact in terms of waste, but it can also save money, energy, and natural resources. This week, we will discuss each of these three strategies for decreasing our resource consumption and observe small changes we can make in our daily lives to contribute to our overall wellbeing.

Reducing the Effects of Eye Strain: Safety Briefing - February 28, 2022

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.

Slips, Trips, and Falls: Safety Briefing - February 21, 2022

I’m willing to bet nearly everyone who is reading this safety brief has experienced a slip, trip or a fall. Sometimes on a completely flat surface for not reason other than daydreaming or not paying attention to your surroundings. These events are unavoidable, however with the proper practices and situational awareness, these incidents can be greatly reduced, and your workplace can avoid more serious injuries. This week we will discuss why it is important to talk about slips, trips and falls, common causes, and some best practices to reduce these incidents in your workplace.