Fire Watch General Safety
Fire watchers have a critical job and must stay alert to prevent injuries, preserve property and report hazards. See FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.
Top 10 OSHA Violations
Fall Protection once again leads the OSHA top 10 violation list, followed by Fall Protection, Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Ladders, Scaffolding, Lockout/Tagout, Powered Industrial Trucks, Fall Protection Training Requirements, Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment: Eye and Face Protection, and Machine Guarding. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.
Fire Prevention Week Quiz, Pt. 1
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.
Shift workers have an increased tendency for cognitive impairment. Getting sufficient sleep is the best counteraction. See the FREAS SharePoint page under Safety for more information on this topic and previous Weekly Safety Messages.
Fire Prevention Week
October 4th is the start of Fire Prevention Week. We have already reviewed work-site housekeeping and fire safety in previous safety messages. Please use the information and guidance provided in this message to help ensure you & family are safe at home. This week is the perfect time to talk to your family and friends about fire safety including testing alarms, changing batteries and where to place the fire extinguishers in your home.