Safety Messages

Report all injuries to ensure workplace safety. Unreported incidents may escalate, leading to potential hazards. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.

We need to eliminate hazards whenever possible because relying on memory is not an effective safeguard. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.

We need to be vigilant and encourage a proactive approach to maintain a safe work environment. Proper housekeeping, marking changes in elevations, prompt repairs and securing cords are a few ways to prevent trip hazards. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.

Unsafe conditions exist all around us. It’s important to recognize these conditions and eliminate or mitigate them. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.

Winter brings frigid temperatures and fierce winds, leading to cold-weather injuries ranging from slip-and-falls to frostbite. In your shop meetings, discuss tips for prevent injuries due to cold weather. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.

When it comes to workplace safety, a “good enough” mindset leads to a higher risk of incidents and injuries. Discuss ways to avoid a “good enough” mindset at your next shop meeting. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.

Beware of ice from above as well as a slipping hazard on the ground. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.

It is a challenge to stay focused at work during this time of year. When you find your thoughts occupied with Christmas, STOP, take four seconds to come back to the present moment and look for hazards in the middle of your work activity. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.

Each year, around 4,000 injuries associated with electric extension cords are treated in emergency rooms. Half of the injuries are caused by people tripping over extension cords. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.

Many car batteries will fail in the coming winter. A safe jump start often is the best short-term way to start a vehicle. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.