Safety Messages

We have all heard someone say in the workplace, “it is not my problem” or “that is not my job.” You should want a safe workplace outside of your own good and interests for all involved. However, remembering that it does truly affect you and the company as a whole when something is not right will encourage you to own whatever the hazard is and see it through so that it gets corrected. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.

There is so much noise and distraction in the world around us. It is critical to slow down and be able to observe the environment around you while are at work to be able to perform tasks safely. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.

All injuries need to be reported, no matter how small. You never know when something that seems minor will develop into something more serious. There are also lessons that can be learned to prevent future occurrences. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.

Keeping our hands and fingers out of harm’s way at work is critical. A serious injury to an individual’s hands or fingers results in a huge negative impact on their ability to work and overall quality of life. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.

Asking yourself a critical question such as, “What can hurt me today?,” is a step that helps mitigate and prevent injury by assessing uncontrolled hazards before they become a problem. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.

Dropped objects are a serious hazard at many worksites. Objects as small as a bolt can cause serious injury or even death when dropped from a higher level. Paying attention to the smaller hazards translates to safety improvement. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.

Culture is closely connected to safety on the job. When individuals choose to work safely and care about the well-being of each other, the culture can be strengthened. When a strong culture is in place, everyone reaps the benefit of working in a safer and more enjoyable workplace. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.

Our bodies work like machines and food is the equivalent of fuel. If you are consistently putting bad fuel in a machine, it will break down. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.

It is human nature to be reactive instead of proactive in many aspects of life. Our health is one area where many people do not take steps to improve it until after a problem occurs. Going to your doctor for an annual checkup is an important part of a proactive approach to maintaining good health. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.

While staying safe on the road must be a high priority for New Year’s Eve revelers, it’s not the only safety issue that you may confront. However, with a little care and foresight, you can protect yourself from some of the more common New Year’s risks. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.