Safety Messages

Gravity never forgets. As soon as you set foot on the ladder’s first rung and pull your body off the ground, gravity works to bring you back to earth. Therefore, it’s no surprise that ladder safety begins from the ground up. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.

Regardless of your driving skill or vehicle preparation, there are some winter conditions that can’t be conquered. These 10 winter driving tips may help prevent snowy and icy roads from ruining your day. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.

Being distracted by a cell phone while driving, while operating tools and equipment, when walking across the street, when in public or at work, increases the risk of injuries and crashes. Your best bet is to wait to take the call or answer the text. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.

Close calls in the workplace give us an opportunity to recognize that something is wrong and to do something about it before someone gets hurt. Be sure to report near misses. You have the opportunity to help a coworker. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.

With the end of Daylight Savings Time (Sun 11/06) comes an increase of darkness around the time of rush hour. During such time changes, there is statistically an increase in safety incidents. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.

We utilize several aerial lifts around campus. It’s important to review safety tips for working in and around this equipment. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.

A hot work permit is required for any temporary operation involving open flames or producing heat and/or sparks. It’s not just a form; it’s an insurance policy to ensure we have a place of employment still standing to return to work tomorrow! See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.

Forklifts are excellent labor-saving devices. They save time and reduce the likelihood of injury associated with manual material handling activities. However, forklifts can become very dangerous if operated by a reckless or untrained operator. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.

Next week (Oct. 9-15) has been designated National Fire Prevention Week, sponsored by the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA). In observance of this, we’ll start off by testing our current knowledge with a quiz. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.

A ladder is an essential workplace tool for anyone working above ground level. However, each year, more than half a million people are injured while using ladders. Don’t become a statistic. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.