Safety First! 2020 Archives
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December 2020
December’s Safety Message discusses the following:
- Covid Precautions
- Holiday Safety Reminders
- Defensive Driving in Cold Temps.
- PPE & Job Site Conditions
- Report Close Calls
Available as Powerpoint or Acrobat PDF file.
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November 2020
November’s Safety Message discusses the following:
- Covid Reminders
- Seasonal Safety & Colder Temperature Tips
- OSHA Walking & Climbing Standard Updates
- Defensive Driving Best Practices
- And more…
Available as Powerpoint or Acrobat PDF file.
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October 2020
October’s Safety Message discusses the following:
- Driving reminders for upcoming deer season
- Right-of-way in crosswalks + parking safety reminders
- Avoiding distractions while driving
- Prepare for and dress for seasonal cold weather beginning
- Defensive driving tips in cold weather
- Your PPE: Check and maintain it!
Available as Powerpoint or Acrobat PDF file.
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September 2020
September’s Safety Message discusses the following:
- It’s HURRICANE SEASON (as if you hadn’t heard…)
- Post-storm recovery advice for those in ’hurricane zone’
- Take steps to prevent electrocution when working around water
- CDC’s best practices to avoid harm from wildfire smoke
Available as Powerpoint or Acrobat PDF file.
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August 2020
August’s Safety Message discusses the following:
- It’s HOT, HOT, HOT! (How to Beat the Heat, sort of…)
- Traffic & Pedestrian Safety
- Hand & Power Tool Safety
- Ergonomic Issues for Field Work
- ‘Everything Else’ Safety
Available as Powerpoint or Acrobat PDF file.
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July 2020
July’s Safety Message discusses the following:
- Covid-19 & Inter-Social Distances
- In Hot Weather Stay Hydrated!
- Hot Weather Defensive Driving
- Poison Ivy and Other Poisonous Plants Avoidance
- Be Sure to Report Your Close Calls
Available as Powerpoint or Acrobat PDF file.
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June 2020
June’s Safety Message discusses the following:
- Corona Avoidance: Back To Office Precautions and Accepted Practices
- Summer Driving & Defensive Driving
- Storm Season Starts Now
- Sun Exposure & High Temps
Available as Powerpoint or Acrobat PDF file.
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May 2020
May’s Safety Message discusses the following:
- Covid-19 Precautions & Reminders
- Truck and Trailer Safety Reminders
- Hydration Basics Going Into Summer
- Hand & Finger Injury Avoidance
Available as Powerpoint or Acrobat PDF file.
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April 2020
April’s Safety Message discusses the following:
- COVID-19: The 800 Lb. Gorilla in the Room and what we can do about it
- April & Spring Fever – Seasonal Issues
- Defensive Driving – Parking – Backing
- Hand – Finger – Foot – Ankle Injury Prevention
Available as Powerpoint or Acrobat PDF file.
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March 2020
March’s Safety Message discusses the following:
- Cold and Flu season – Including Covid-19
- Footwear and Back Health-related Factors
- Springtime Defensive Driving Tips
- Ergonomics 101
- Spring Fever and March Madness…
…Will be occurring even without the sporting events!
Available as Powerpoint or Acrobat PDF file.
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February 2020
February’s Safety Message discusses the following:
- Cold & Flu Season Best Practices
- Defensive Driving for Winter
- PPE for All Season Protection
- Ergonomics for Field Crew Protection
- Slip & Fall Avoidance – Footwear
Available as Powerpoint or Acrobat PDF file.
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January 2020
January’s Safety Message discusses the following:
- Defensive Driving Tips & Stopping Cell Phone Distractions
- Cold Weather Ergonomic Factors During Nuclear Winter
- Slip/Trip/Fall Prevention
- Field Crews – Have (Good) Boots on the Ground
Available as Powerpoint or Acrobat PDF file.
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John Meola’s experience with providing contractors and others with advice on safety issues spans over three decades. John has provided loss control consulting for a wide variety of organizations, including insurance companies, trans-national corporations and associations. Through the years he has been a frequent contributor of articles to the WorldSweeper organization. In early 2014, Meola began providing his ‘Safety First!’ series of safety topics to WSA Members on a monthly basis as a sweeping industry exclusive. If you have questions or comments about any of these safety topic lessons, let us know via the contact form shown below.
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