SAFETY FIRST! ARCHIVES 2021
When it comes to the issue of contractor safety, John Meola is one of America’s top experts on the topic.
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December 2021
December’s Safety Message discusses the following:
- Take Care re: Stress of Approaching Holidays
- Winter Cold Weather Precautions
- Deer Season — Extra Caution on Rural Roads
- Weather Turning Cooler — Acclimate, Adjust, Hydrate’Vehicle Dynamics in Cold Weather
- Load Carrying Advice
- Slip & Fall Cautions
Available as Powerpoint or Acrobat PDF file.
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November 2021
November’s Safety Message discusses the following:
- Take Care re: Stress of Approaching Holidays
- Winter Cold Weather Precautions
- Deer Season — Extra Caution on Rural Roads
- Weather Turning Cooler — Acclimate, Adjust, Hydrate’Vehicle Dynamics in Cold Weather
- Load Carrying Advice
- Slip & Fall Cautions
Available as Powerpoint or Acrobat PDF file.
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October 2021
October’s Safety Message discusses the following:
- Be Cautious in Glare Situations
- Remember: Safe Driving = Defensive Driving
- PPE Reminders
- Advice on Several Topics
Available as Powerpoint or Acrobat PDF file.
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September 2021
September’s Safety Message discusses the following:
- Back To School Cautions
- Deer Season Cautions
- Blinding Glare Season
- Participate in Close Call Reporting
Available as Powerpoint or Acrobat PDF file.
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August 2021
August’s Safety Message discusses the following:
- Dog Days of Summer – The Heat Breaks any day now
- Covid Awareness & Reminder
- Defensive Driving – Schools Opening
Available as Powerpoint or Acrobat PDF file.
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July 2021
July’s Safety Message discusses the following:
- Heat Index & Hydration
- Wild Kingdom: Insect, reptile, critter, avian, etc.
- Defensive Driving — Summer Version — Road Rage
- Hurricane Season & Tree Hazard
Available as Powerpoint or Acrobat PDF file.
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June 2021
June’s Safety Message discusses the following:
- Hydration – Nuclear Summer
- Walk – Stand – Climb – Slip & Fall Prevention
- Ergonomics – Positioning – Weight Balance
- Hand & Finger Safety
- Eye – Face – Head Protection
- Defensive Driving – Summer Temps FLARE
Available as Powerpoint or Acrobat PDF file.
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May 2021
May’s Safety Message discusses the following:
- Spring Fever – Part B
- Covid – Get Your Shot – Wear a Mask
- Hand Washing Tutorial
- Defensive Driving Reminders – GPS Units At Work
- Safety in the Field
Available as Powerpoint or Acrobat PDF file.
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April 2021
April’s Safety Message discusses the following:
- “Spring Fever” Issues
- Don’t ‘Slip, Trip, or Fall
- Defensive Driving Reminders
Available as Powerpoint or Acrobat PDF file.
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March 2021
March’s Safety Message discusses the following:
- Latest Covid Info Updates
- Our Nuclear Late Winter
- Defensive Driving Reminders
- Please Think About These Items
Available as Powerpoint or Acrobat PDF file.
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February 2021
February’s Safety Message discusses the following:
- Winter Weather Safety Precautions
- 5 Keys of Defensive Driving
- Hand & Finger Injury Prevention
- Reminder to do Close Call & Near Miss Reporting
- General Advisory Ideas re: Towing & Loading
Available as Powerpoint or Acrobat PDF file.
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January 2021
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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