Asbestos, a harmful and is found in buildings, small fibers cause lung damage. Avoid asbestos let professionals handle it to minimize health risks. 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.
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.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that about 3,300 residential fires originate in extension cords each year, killing 50 people and injuring about 270 others. The most frequent causes are short circuits, overloading, damage and/or misuse of extension cords. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.
5,333 workers died as a result of on-the-job injuries in 2019 – the highest number of fatalities since 2007. A systemic approach to safety ensures fatalities are never the cost of doing business. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.
