Posts Tagged ‘#21stcenturysafety’
“Leadership Skills for Success: 18 Lessons Learned on the Links” — Motivational Keynote Speech
Golf and leadership are each based on mastering basic fundamentals, making choices and dealing with the consequences of your decisions, learning and listening to others, controlling emotions, and respecting other players. Starting with “tee time” and taking you through 18 ‘holes’ Leadership Skills is a dynamic, entertaining, content filled motivational presentation that connects safety leadership…
Read MoreHURRICANE CHECKLIST FOR BUSINESS: Be prepared or be scared
Business Checklist Hurricane preparedness does not end at home. An often over-looked segment of hurricane safety is the workplace. Whether or not you are an employee or an employer, it is essential to take proactive steps in preparing for unpredictable storms and other disasters. By taking the initiative to start planning early, you can create…
Read MoreSPRING HAS SPRUNG!!! It’s time for weekend-warriors to have ‘refresher safety training’ as they get the yard in shape for summer.
Have you looked out your window lately? Blue skies, birds chirping and seventy degrees — looks like Spring to us. It’s the perfect time and perfect weather to spend outside getting your yard and outdoor spaces in tip-top shape. But before you head outside, we want to remind you that simple precautions can ensure your…
Read MoreFree Resources for the National Safety Stand-Down, May 7-11; Prevent Falls in Construction Operations
370 of the 991 construction fatalities recorded in 2016 (most recent BLS statistics) were due to falls from elevations. What is a Stand-down? A Safety Stand-Down is a voluntary event for employers to talk directly to employees about safety. Any workplace can hold a stand-down by taking a break to focus on “Fall Hazards” and reinforcing…
Read MoreBinge Drinking Costs Everyone
Binge drinking is a serious but preventable public health problem Drinking too much, including binge drinking, cost the United States $249 billion. These costs resulted from losses in workplace productivity, health care expenditures, criminal justice costs, and other expenses. Binge drinking was responsible for 77% of these costs, or $191 billion. Binge drinking is the most common,…
Read More#1 Tip for Crime Prevention in the Home
“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail” Join a Neighborhood Watch Neighborhood Watch, Block Watch, Town Watch, Building Watch, Crime Watch – whatever the name, its one of the most effective and least costly ways to prevent crime and reduce fear. Neighborhood Watch fights the isolation that crime both creates and feeds upon.…
Read MoreSafe and Secure Travel Tips: 87% of Luggage is Lost Because..
Have you ever thought about the most valuable asset to your company? It’s you! Keep your most valuable asset safe and secure at all times. Incorporate these precautions into your travel routine and reduce the possibility of becoming a victim. Before You Leave Home There are a number of phone calls to make prior to…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for an Emergency Like This
Every year, nearly 900 people are killed and nearly 76,000 people are injured in vehicle crashes during snowfall or sleet. Each year, 24 percent of weather-related vehicle crashes occur on the snowy, slushy or icy pavement and 15 percent happen during snowfall or sleet. Terrifying car accidents in wintry weather such as blinding squalls have killed…
Read MoreFour Stages of Team Performance: “Building High-Performance Safety Committees that Maximize Success and Results”
Usually, the team building process has to be done extremely carefully and has to be customized to the particular needs of each team. Well before any attempt has been made to build the team, it is critical to understand the stages through which a typical team will travel over time. A considerable amount of research…
Read MoreHow to Reduce 1/3 of Disabling Injuries by Addressing One Issue
Hand injuries account for one-third of the two million disabling on-the-job accidents each year. Eighty percent of these injuries are caused by pinch points! The hands and feet contain more bones than any other single part of the body. We use them all day, to do everything; they “take a licking and keep on ticking.” Feet provide us…
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