Safety Calendar2008

DON’T GET DISTRACTED…….

JANUARY 2008 SAFE DRIVING & NUTRITION MONTH

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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THOUGHT OF THE WEEK

To stay Healthy, you need to eat a variety of foods!

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HOW IS YOUR DRIVING?

DO YOU DRIVE DEFENSIVELY ?

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CAUSE………YOU DON’TWANT TO END UP LIKE THIS!

DO YOU DRINK AND DRIVE?

DO YOU WEAR YOUR SEATBELT?

DO YOU COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AT THE STOP SIGN?

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FEBRUARY 2008ERGONOMICS AWARENESS MONTH


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VISION

PROTECT YOUR BACK

WANT TO AVOID CARPAL TUNNELSYNDROME??

USE SAFETY GLASSES WHEN APPROPRIATE.

BY KNOWING WHAT TO DO…..AND WHEN TO DO IT…….

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TAKE BREAKS FROMCONTINUOUS USE OF MONITORS.

DETERMINE PROPER LIGHTING AND POSITION FOR MONITORS.

HAND, WRIST AND ARM EXERCISES AT THE START AND END OF YOUR WORK SHIFT CAN PREVENT CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.

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Presidents’

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Valentine’s Day

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ARE U STRESSED OUT?

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MARCH 2008HEALTH & WELLNESS MONTH


THOUGHT OF THE WEEK

PHYSICAL FITNESS IS INTEGRAL TO YOUR HEALTH AND WELL BEING.

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IT’S NO MYSTERY...

EAT RIGHT AND EXERCISE TO BE STRESS FREE!!!!!!!

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LEARN HOW TO CONDUCT SELF EXAMINATIONS

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Good Friday

APRIL 2008ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS MONTH


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USED OIL IS TOXIC HAZARD. DO NOT DUMP IT INTO SEWERS. INSTEAD, TAKE IT TO A RECLAMATION CENTER.

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RECYCLE AUTO OIL

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THOUGHT OF THE WEEK

“Only you can prevent forest fires!”

Protect the Delta

Get a Tune-up!

MAY 2008SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH


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MEMORIAL DAY

BE AWARE OFHAZARDS

TRAVELINGBY

JOGGERS, BIKES, CURBS, POTHOLES, and TRAFFIC.

REMOVE CLUTTER IN YOUR WORK AREA ... TO AVOID UNPLANNED TRIPS.

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OR BYENJOY THE SCENERY….. BUT BE AWARE OF

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CLOSE ALL FILE DRAWERS.

KEEP COMPUTER CABLES AND PHONE CORDSOUT OF YOUR WAY.

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Falls are the Number 1 Killer!

JUNE 2008SAFE AMERICA MONTH


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SPORTS and SAFETY

WEATHER ...

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HAVE FUN!!!

CHECK WEATHER REPORT WHEN PLANNING TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.

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WATCH FOR…

CHILDREN PLAYING

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BE AWARE OF NATURAL HAZARDS …POISONOUS PLANTS, INSECTS AND SPIDERS.

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KNOW YOUR LIMITATIONS…

USE PROPER EQUIPMENT(HELMETS, ETC.)

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JULY 2008OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH MONTH


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ACCIDENTS DO HAPPEN… ALL CAN BE AVIODED… SOME PREVENTION TIPS WEAR PERSONAL

PROTECTIVE GEAR.

WHEN LIFTING OBJECTSHAVE A CLEAR PATH, SQUAT,GRIP ITEM FIRMLY, LIFT WITH YOUR LEGS, SLOWLY STANDING UP.

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•Are the number 1 workplace accident.

IDENTIFY HAZARDS IN YOUR WORK AREA. PRACTICE ON-THE-JOB SAFETY.

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Use your PPEas directed!

Shiftwork…Requires plenty of rest

AUGUST 2008HOUSEKEEPING / MAINTENANCE MONTH


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BE AWARE OF ITEMS THAT CAN CUT YOU OR MAKE A PUNCTURE WOUND.

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KEEP THINGS IN THEIR PLACE AND USE GOOD COMMON SENSE WHEN USING THEM.

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GOOD HOUSEKEEPING MAKES GOOD SENSE.

CLEAN UP SPILLS IMMEDIATELY!

WELL MAINTAINED TOOLS AND

EQUIPMENT PREVENTS ACCIDENTS.

MAKE SURE TOOLS ARE CLEANAND IN GOOD WORKING ORDERBEFORE YOU PUT THEN AWAY.

HAVE ENOUGH LIGHT TO

SEE WHAT YOU’RE DOING

DISPOSE OF TRASH, SCRAP, AND OTHER DEBRIS PROMPTLY. PLACE IT IN THE PROPER CONTAINERS.

KEEP YOUR WORK AREA CLEAN. KEEP AISLESAND STAIRS CLEAR. DON’T LEAVE ANYTHING THAT COULD BE TRIPPED OVER.

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SEPTEMBER 2008CHILD SAFETY MONTH


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WALK - RIDE -WALK :

GETTING TO SCHOOL SAFELY

In the car…

Fire PreparednessMake sure you have working smoke detectors in your home.

Teach children the “stop, drop and roll” technique for smothering clothing fires.

Guardians Of GunsPut safety locks on the guns. The best policy, don’t keep firearms in the home. Store them elsewhere.

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Grandparents Day

Ramadan Begins

KEEP A CLOSE WATCH ON THEM

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National Infant Mortality Awareness Month

OCTOBER 2008NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION MONTH


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PORTABLEELECTRICHEATERS

DON’T USE HEATERS NEAR COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.

NEVER USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS TO HELPIGNITE A FIRE.

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EVERY YEAR HAVE THE CHIMNEY AND FIREPLACE INSPECTED AND CLEANED BY PROFESSIONALS.

BURN ONLY SEASONED HARDWOOD.

COLUMBUS DAY

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ALWAYS WEAR:

NOVEMBER 2008PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT MONTH

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THOUGHT OFTHE WEEK

VETERANS DAY

WORK

PLAY

PROPER HAND PROTECTION WHEN CHOPPING OR SAWING FIREWOOD.

FOLLOW ALL Cal-OSHA REQUIREMENTS.

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HAPPYTHANKSGIVING

PROPER EYE PROTECTION WHEN OPERATING POWER TOOLS.

WEAR HEAD PROTECTIONWHEN REQUIRED.

PROTECT YOUR HEARING

USE PROPER EQUIPMENT WHEN BICYCLING, AND INLINE SKATING, etc….

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DECEMBER 2008SAFE TOYS & NATIONAL DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING AWARENESS MONTH


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HOLIDAYSAFETYPROGRAM …….

TOYS

ALCOHOL

DO NOT TAKE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS NOT PRESCRIBED FOR YOU .FOLLOW MEDICATION DOSAGE AND PRECAUTIONS.

DO NOT HAVE ORENCOURAGE

ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD

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NEVER MIX ALCOHOL ANDDRUGS ...

FRIENDS DON’T LET FRIENDSDRIVE DRUNK…

EXAMINE EACH

TOY THOROUGHLY

AVOID TOYS WITH ELASTIC OR STRINGS ...

ALWAYS SHOP FOR SPECIFIC AGE GROUPS…

DRUGS

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CALL A TAXI..

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