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.
Although it is important for those that enter any UD research lab to confirm with lab staff that there are no hazardous operations taking place that make entry into the lab unsafe, it is especially important in the case of high-power laser laboratories. Furthermore, no one may enter a high-power laser lab without a lab member escort. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.
Making a mental map at work helps you complete tasks safely and efficiently. Items in your map should include a well-defined picture of your job and needed equipment, as well as the locations of restrooms, exits, and first-aid kits. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.
Our number one fire prevention tool is you. We rely on all of you to watch for fire hazards and to report them or eliminate them. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.
When we hear about CTS – Carpal Tunnel Syndrome we often think this injury is associated with office personnel who work at a computer station all day long. The truth is CTS can happen to any of us who performs a repetitive motion task or uses the wrong tool for the job. Use the right tool and the right positioning when performing any assigned task. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic all previous Weekly Safety Messages issued this year.
