SafetyDude's Safety Tip of the Week
 

Safety Tips for Holiday Parties 

  1. First and most importantly! If you are going to consume any alcohol, pre-plan your transportation home (use a designated driver, arrange a Taxi, etc).  DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE.
       

  2. If you are the Host,

    1. Plan accordingly for those that fail to pre-plan their transportation home (arrange for taxi's, overnight accommodation,  spare bedroom, etc.).

    2. Arrange to keep Hot foods Hot.

    3. Arrange to keep Cold foods Cold.

    4. Plan for those with food allergies.

    5. Keep fresh and cooked meats separate.

    6. Maintain clear pathways to doors and emergency exits

    7. Have a first Aid kit available

    8. Secure the area of any trip and fall hazards

    9. Keep an eye on your guest, limit or restrict alcohol as required.  If you plan on consuming alcohol, assign this task to someone else.

  3. If you are the Guest,

    1. Eat before you drink.

    2. Only eat Hot foods that have been kept hot. 

    3. Only eat cold foods that have been kept cold.

    4. If there have been no efforts to maintain the foods proper temperature, don't eat it after it has been at room temperature for more than 2 hours..

    5. Don't eat foods that are not properly displayed (fresh next to cooked).

    6. Know where the emergency exits or doors are in the location that you are at.

    7. Maintain control over your drink.  There are numerous known cases where people have been drugged at parties via their drink.

    8. Keep an eye on your family and friends who may be drinking too much.  A successful night is when everyone makes it home safe!
                     

  4. If it is a workplace event,

    1. Remember that all workplace rules regarding workplace harassment are in place and must be enforced by the Employer.   Ditch the Mistletoe.

    2. It is strongly advised not to provide, make available or allow alcohol into the workplace.  More than likely it will result in you breaking your own workplace rules against bringing such items to work.

    3. It is further strongly advised not to provide, make available or allow alcohol at parties held outside of the workplace.  One less thing for you to worry about.

    4. If you do decide to provide, make available, or allow alcohol:

      1. Plan accordingly for those that fail to pre-plan their transportation home (arrange for taxi's, overnight accommodation,  spare bedroom, etc.).

      2. Ensure that those Employees who are drinking are of the legal age to drink.

      3. Keep an eye on your guest, limit or restrict alcohol as required.  If you plan on consuming alcohol, assign this task to someone else.

    5. Arrange to keep Hot foods Hot.

    6. Arrange to keep Cold foods Cold.

    7. Plan for those with food allergies.

    8. Keep fresh and cooked meats separate.

    9. Maintain clear pathways to doors and emergency exits.

    10. Have a first Aid kit and trained first aiders available.

    11. Secure the area of any trip and fall hazards.
                         

  5. Lastly, once again!  If you are going to consume any alcohol, pre-plan your transportation home ( use a designated driver, arrange a Taxi, etc).  DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE

    Picture of the Week

    My son sent me the following link.  While quite amusing, it gets a good message across.     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5hP4DIBCEE

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