Halloween Safety tips from NFPA (found at Safteng.net)
Purchase only costumes, wigs and props labeled flame-resistant or flame-retardant. When creating a costume, choose material that won't easily ignite if it comes in contact with heat or flame. Avoid billowing or long trailing features. Do not use flammable materials for costumes…every year people are injured seriously because of homemade costume materials like gauze used as mummy wrap, etc.-Provide children with lightweight flashlights to carry for lighting or as part of their costume.
-Dried flowers, cornstalks and crepe paper are highly flammable. Keep these and other decorations well away from all open flames and heat sources, including light bulbs, heaters, etc.
-Use flashlights or battery-operated candles when illuminating Jack-o-lanterns. --Use extreme caution when decorating with candle lit Jack-O-Lanterns, and supervise children at all times when candles are lit.
-When lighting candles inside Jack-O-Lanterns, use long, fireplace-style matches and be sure to place lit pumpkins well away from anything that can burn including doorsteps, walkways and yards.
-Keep exits clear of decorations, ensuring nothing blocks escape routes. -Use flashlights as alternatives to candles or torch lights when decorating walkways and yards. They are much safer for trick-or-treaters, whose costumes may brush against the lighting.-Instruct children to stay away from open flames or other heat sources. Be sure children know how to STOP, DROP and ROLL in the event their clothing catches fire. (Stop immediately, drop to the ground, covering your face with your hands, and roll over and over to extinguish flames.) Cool the burn.
-Instruct children who are attending parties at others' homes to locate the exits and plan how they would get out in an emergency.
Thank You!
Feeling grateful to or appreciative of someone or something actually attracts more of the things that you appreciate and value in your life. Christiane Northrup
THINK SAFETY WHEN JUMP-STARTING A CAR
Cold weather is moving in so here are a few things you should know to safely jump-start your car’s battery.
1. Wear safety glasses or googles…Save your sight and see the future!
2. Batteries contain hydrogen and oxygen, two flammable and explosive gasses. Never smoke or operate any equipment that may cause a spark when working on a battery. The gasses may ignite and cause the battery to explode.
3. Check your battery for damage such as cracks, corrosive materials, and loose wires as often as you have your oil changed.
4. Make sure your jumper cables are rust and corrosion free and have no exposed wires.
5. Make sure you buy the type of battery that is recommended in your car owner’s manual.
6. Never throw a battery in a garbage dumpster or leave it in a parking lot, especially if it is cracked or
damaged. Take it to a service station and dispose of it properly.
7. Never jump-start your battery if your car’s fluids are frozen.
8. When buying a new battery, make sure its terminals are sturdy and large enough to allow the clamps of a pair of jumper cables to attach easily.
9. Call a professional if there is something you can’t handle.
Source: Prevent Blindness America
Monday, October 20, 2008
Week 42 Safety Tip - Keep It SIMPLE!!!
When it comes to safety…Keep it simple! Following the guidelines laid out by Lou Holtz we can all make a difference. Use your education, training and experience to keep you and your whole Team SAFE. Injuries and accidents are unacceptable. We can prevent incidents, if we all do our part.
The Wisdom of Lou Holtz
Do the Right Thing!
Treat Others the Way You Want to be Treated!
Always Do Your BEST!
A Closer Look for Safety Sake
Do the RIGHT thing!
Follow the rules, wear your PPE, do your inspections and report any substandard conditions or actions. Above all, look out for each other.
Treat others the way YOU want to be treated
Respect all co-workers your supervisors, managers, subordinates and contract personnel. Do YOUR part – shoulder your piece of the burden. Work together for the good of the TEAM!
Always, ALWAYS Do Your BEST!
100% compliance means NEVER compromising on safety! Fatalities, injuries (and yes even citations) will come down, if we all do our part all the time. A half-hearted attempt is not good enough. Give Safety your best effort everyday, Everyday!
Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other. -J.F.K
The Wisdom of Lou Holtz
Do the Right Thing!
Treat Others the Way You Want to be Treated!
Always Do Your BEST!
A Closer Look for Safety Sake
Do the RIGHT thing!
Follow the rules, wear your PPE, do your inspections and report any substandard conditions or actions. Above all, look out for each other.
Treat others the way YOU want to be treated
Respect all co-workers your supervisors, managers, subordinates and contract personnel. Do YOUR part – shoulder your piece of the burden. Work together for the good of the TEAM!
Always, ALWAYS Do Your BEST!
100% compliance means NEVER compromising on safety! Fatalities, injuries (and yes even citations) will come down, if we all do our part all the time. A half-hearted attempt is not good enough. Give Safety your best effort everyday, Everyday!
Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other. -J.F.K
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Tidbits 10-7-08
Numbers you should Know
1.2 million – Number of work-related cases requiring days away from work (lost time)
87 – Percentage of the injuries that occurred during the normal (Mon-Fri) work week
66 – Percentage of lost time cases involving men
65 – Percentage of total lost time injuries that occurred between 8 am and 4 pm
62 – Percentage of the days away from work that were related to back injuries
60 – Percentage of injuries involving workers aged 20-44
40 – Percentage of injuries that were the result of a strain or sprain
34 – Percentage of injuries involving the trunk (including the back and shoulders)
30 – Percentage of cases involving musculoskeletal disorders
20 – Percentage of total lost time injuries that occurred between 4 pm and 12 am
7 – The median number of days missed Source: BLS
Cooler Weather means Increased Risk of Home Fires (from the NSC)
In 2006, 2,800 Americans unintentionally lost their lives to fires, flames and smoke, according to the National Safety Council. Exposure to fire, flame and smoke is the sixth-leading cause of accidental death in the U.S. As temperatures drop, the potential for home fire increases. The winter months account for the most fire deaths, especially during the holidays.
One of the most important things you can do to protect your family is install a smoke alarm. Properly working smoke alarms decrease your chances of dying in a fire by half, according to FEMA. Test and clean your smoke alarms once a month and replace batteries at least once a year. Replace smoke alarms once every 10 years. A few more tips:
Keep an eye on the location of portable heaters they start fires
Keep combustibles a safe distance away from fireplaces
Do not let candles burn unattended
Be sure not to overload extension cords
Buy an extinguisher for the house and keep it charged up
Make sure heating pads and blankets are in good condition or replace them
National Safety Council Supports 21 Drinking Age
Oct. 6th - The National Safety Council announced it has reaffirmed its public policy to support a national 21-year-old minimum legal drinking age. The policy, reaffirmed by representatives of the NSC at their annual meeting in Anaheim, Calif., includes this key statement: The National Safety Council supports the minimum drinking age of 21 and opposes any attempt to lower this age and reaffirms the need for Federal sanctions for states that violate this provision.
“The research is clear. Anything less than a 21 minimum drinking age leads to more deaths, particularly of our young adults. The 21 minimum drinking age has saved more than 25,000 American lives,” said Janet Froetscher, NSC president & CEO. “By reaffirming this policy, the NSC is making clear our fact-based understanding that if the drinking age is lowered, injuries and deaths will significantly increase. We learned this from disastrous experiments of lowering the drinking age in the 1970s and 80s. We can’t let it happen again.” Source: NSC.org
Quote of the week:
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Madeline Stark
1.2 million – Number of work-related cases requiring days away from work (lost time)
87 – Percentage of the injuries that occurred during the normal (Mon-Fri) work week
66 – Percentage of lost time cases involving men
65 – Percentage of total lost time injuries that occurred between 8 am and 4 pm
62 – Percentage of the days away from work that were related to back injuries
60 – Percentage of injuries involving workers aged 20-44
40 – Percentage of injuries that were the result of a strain or sprain
34 – Percentage of injuries involving the trunk (including the back and shoulders)
30 – Percentage of cases involving musculoskeletal disorders
20 – Percentage of total lost time injuries that occurred between 4 pm and 12 am
7 – The median number of days missed Source: BLS
Cooler Weather means Increased Risk of Home Fires (from the NSC)
In 2006, 2,800 Americans unintentionally lost their lives to fires, flames and smoke, according to the National Safety Council. Exposure to fire, flame and smoke is the sixth-leading cause of accidental death in the U.S. As temperatures drop, the potential for home fire increases. The winter months account for the most fire deaths, especially during the holidays.
One of the most important things you can do to protect your family is install a smoke alarm. Properly working smoke alarms decrease your chances of dying in a fire by half, according to FEMA. Test and clean your smoke alarms once a month and replace batteries at least once a year. Replace smoke alarms once every 10 years. A few more tips:
Keep an eye on the location of portable heaters they start fires
Keep combustibles a safe distance away from fireplaces
Do not let candles burn unattended
Be sure not to overload extension cords
Buy an extinguisher for the house and keep it charged up
Make sure heating pads and blankets are in good condition or replace them
National Safety Council Supports 21 Drinking Age
Oct. 6th - The National Safety Council announced it has reaffirmed its public policy to support a national 21-year-old minimum legal drinking age. The policy, reaffirmed by representatives of the NSC at their annual meeting in Anaheim, Calif., includes this key statement: The National Safety Council supports the minimum drinking age of 21 and opposes any attempt to lower this age and reaffirms the need for Federal sanctions for states that violate this provision.
“The research is clear. Anything less than a 21 minimum drinking age leads to more deaths, particularly of our young adults. The 21 minimum drinking age has saved more than 25,000 American lives,” said Janet Froetscher, NSC president & CEO. “By reaffirming this policy, the NSC is making clear our fact-based understanding that if the drinking age is lowered, injuries and deaths will significantly increase. We learned this from disastrous experiments of lowering the drinking age in the 1970s and 80s. We can’t let it happen again.” Source: NSC.org
Quote of the week:
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Madeline Stark
Don’t Gamble with Safety!
Save the gambling for the casinos - Having just returned from Vegas, I have been thinking a little about gambling…Go Figure! People go to Las Vegas to gamble…and most know they are going to lose. Some hope to win but most people understand they will not. I like to gamble and I know the chances of winning are minimal at best. In fact, I go to Vegas knowing I am helping to build the next mega-casino and I am O.K. with that. However life is a lot different than money. I cannot afford to get injured on the job…and neither can you.
Consider the risk - Those who gamble at the casinos, race tracks or bet on sports generally do so with their own money. If they gamble with somebody else’s money it can cost them dearly. "Tony says pay up by Friday or you won’t be walkin so good, no wha’d I’m sayin Vinny?" Taking short cuts is like betting with borrowed money…because you’re playing on borrowed time. Every gamble has risks… Don’t gamble what you can’t afford to lose!
Think about the "other guy"
We all need to follow safety policies and procedures. If you violate a safety policy it could cost you and your family dearly. A careless act by one employee often results in injury to an innocent co-worker or bystander, which is why we all have to watch out for each other. Keep your mind and eyes ‘Open’ and Speak up when you see an unsafe act or condition!
It takes TEAMWORK - Never make assumptions. If you see an issue, YOU OWN IT…Address it immediately! The other guys (or gals) might have missed it, so speak up. Better to be safe than sorry. We are all part of the team and it takes input from each of us to be successful. Please do your part, and Keep your team members SAFE!
Nothing is more important than Safety, NOTHING!!! - We all make mistakes, we all have off days…let’s watch out for each other…and get everybody home. I count on my team members, everyday…and they count on me. Your team is counting on you…DON’T let them down!
When you gamble with Safety…You bet Your Life! - Many people just can’t picture getting killed on the job. In fact, most of us can’t even see ourselves getting hurt at work. Yet every day, thousands of people just like are seriously injured. They were all thinking the same thing we are…’it won’t happen to me.’ Fact is while a small percentage of people die on the job, many more suffer disabling injuries. These people face a life far removed from what they once had. Many are never able to work again…many more have lost an eye or a limb. Lives are ruined or forever changed…all because someone thought safety was not important. It just takes a second, a Second to cause a lifetime of regret!
Consider the risk - Those who gamble at the casinos, race tracks or bet on sports generally do so with their own money. If they gamble with somebody else’s money it can cost them dearly. "Tony says pay up by Friday or you won’t be walkin so good, no wha’d I’m sayin Vinny?" Taking short cuts is like betting with borrowed money…because you’re playing on borrowed time. Every gamble has risks… Don’t gamble what you can’t afford to lose!
Think about the "other guy"
We all need to follow safety policies and procedures. If you violate a safety policy it could cost you and your family dearly. A careless act by one employee often results in injury to an innocent co-worker or bystander, which is why we all have to watch out for each other. Keep your mind and eyes ‘Open’ and Speak up when you see an unsafe act or condition!
It takes TEAMWORK - Never make assumptions. If you see an issue, YOU OWN IT…Address it immediately! The other guys (or gals) might have missed it, so speak up. Better to be safe than sorry. We are all part of the team and it takes input from each of us to be successful. Please do your part, and Keep your team members SAFE!
Nothing is more important than Safety, NOTHING!!! - We all make mistakes, we all have off days…let’s watch out for each other…and get everybody home. I count on my team members, everyday…and they count on me. Your team is counting on you…DON’T let them down!
When you gamble with Safety…You bet Your Life! - Many people just can’t picture getting killed on the job. In fact, most of us can’t even see ourselves getting hurt at work. Yet every day, thousands of people just like are seriously injured. They were all thinking the same thing we are…’it won’t happen to me.’ Fact is while a small percentage of people die on the job, many more suffer disabling injuries. These people face a life far removed from what they once had. Many are never able to work again…many more have lost an eye or a limb. Lives are ruined or forever changed…all because someone thought safety was not important. It just takes a second, a Second to cause a lifetime of regret!
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