Safety First! 2023 Archive
The following is an archive of all of the safety messages by John Meola for 2023 in reverse chronological order.
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December’s Safety Message discusses the following:
- Be Seen – Be Safe!
- Weather – Another Nuclear Winter
- Hand & Finger Injury Prevention
- Defensive Driving
- Holiday Safety
Available as Powerpoint or Acrobat PDF file.
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November’s Safety Message discusses the following:
- Glare Trouble Minimization
- Report Accidents and Close Calls!
- Thanksgiving Traffic: The Heaviest of the Year
- Special Operations: Competency and Training
- General Reminders About the Holiday Season
Available as Powerpoint or Acrobat PDF file.
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October’s Safety Message discusses the following:
- Deer Season Reminders
- Glare Hazard Tips
- Trick-or-Treat; Be Alert!
- Cooling Temps = Body Changes
- Defensive Positioning
- Ergonomics
Available as Powerpoint or Acrobat PDF file.
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September’s Safety Message discusses the following:
- Watch Out For School-Related Traffic!
- Hurricane Cleanup Reminders
- Deer Season Info
- College Back to School Reminders
- Prepare for Glare
Available as Powerpoint or Acrobat PDF file.
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August’s Safety Message discusses the following:
- Nuclear Summer in Final Gasp — typically the heat breaks in mid-August; will it this year?!
- Heat Stress: Day & Night
- Update Safety Kits and Mark Your Vehicles
- Some Keys for Defensive Driving
- Keep Footwear Updated
Available as Powerpoint or Acrobat PDF file.
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July’s Safety Message discusses the following:
- Change routine in extreme heat
- Extreme heat relief mechanisms
- More heat cautions and relief methods
- Defensive driving in heat
- Ergonomic effects of high heat
- Heat illness progression warning signs
Available as Powerpoint or Acrobat PDF file.
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June’s Safety Message discusses the following:
- Parking Cautions for Highways and Other Paved Surfaces
- Ergonomics: Use Them!
- Avoiding Hand and Finger Injuries
- Summer-Specific Safety Reminders
Available as Powerpoint or Acrobat PDF file.
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May’s Safety Message discusses the following:
- Seasonal Issues- Glare- Hydration
- Defensive Driving Never Stops!
- Work Zone Awareness
- Maintaining Worker Free Space
- Chain Saw / Chop Saw Safety Reminders
Available as Powerpoint or Acrobat PDF file.
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April’s Safety Message discusses the following:
- Emphasizing Work Zone Safety Week
- Spring Creates Upswing in Incidents — Focus!
- Time to Prepare for Busy Season
- Stay Defensive in All You Do
- Hand & Finger Injury Prevention
Available as Powerpoint or Acrobat PDF file.
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March’s Safety Message discusses the following:
- Watch out for the ‘Ides of March’
- Reminder: Spring brings out the ‘critters’
- Always important to remember the 5 keys to defensive driving
- Ergonomics in the time of Spring Fever
- March is ‘Ladder Safety Month:’ Follow these tips
- Change your footwear with the seasonal change
Available as Powerpoint or Acrobat PDF file.
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February’s Safety Message discusses the following:
- Winter Season Reminders; Driving and Otherwise
- Ergonomic Comfort and Safety Reminders
- Defensive Driving: Stay Calm and Check Your Vehicle
- The ‘SPIDER’ Mnemonic
Available as Powerpoint or Acrobat PDF file.
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January’s Safety Message discusses the following:
- Happy New Year and Welcome to Nuclear Winter 2023
- Winter driving reminders
- Follow defensive driving rules – the practice that keeps you alive
- Applied Safety Best Practices (BMPs)
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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