Safetydude's Safety Tip of the Week
Your 2012 Safety New Year's Resolutions
A new year is just around the corner, making it time to develop your New Year's Resolutions.
Here are ten suggested resolutions that I hope you consider.
1. I will learn to save a life of someone I love (or someone I don't even know) by taking a First Aid and CPR course. Action: Contact your local provider. In Ontario call KitCare @ 416-243-3030 .
2. I will maintain the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in my home. Action: a) Put on your calendar or enter a recurring appointment in Outlook to test the detectors on the first Saturday of every month. b) Enter into your calendar or set appointment into Outlook to change the batteries in every detector on March 13th and again on November 6th.
3. I will develop a Home Emergency Plan. Action: The following are the basic elements of a plan a) Evacuation plan; b) Designated safety meeting places outside; c) Designated Shelter in Location (for tornados); d) Emergency kit; e) First aid kit and fire extinguishers; f) Schedule "mock" test of your evacuation plans.
4. I will reduce the chances of a fire by eliminating the permanent use of extension cords. Action: Inspect the entire house and remove all extension cords that have been there from more than 30 days.
5. I will take control of the chemicals within my house. Action: a) Read the labels of chemical products; b) Are you storing them properly? Are they stored where young children can gain access? Are they stored to close to a heat source?; c) Are you using the proper personal protective equipment ( chemical goggles, gloves, etc) when you use them? d) Are you using them properly?
6. I will read the entire Owners Manual particularly all the safety instructions and warnings for all new equipment and household appliance purchases that I make in 2012.
7. I will protect my family and friends from food borne illness by taking a course Food Safety training course. Action: Contact your local Public Health Department.
8. I will ALWAYS wear the proper personal protective equipment (gloves, glasses, etc) when using any equipment or chemical products.
9. I will maintain all equipment and household appliances in a safe working condition. Action: a) If it's not in like new condition... buy yourself a new one. b) Inspect the electrical cords. Replace any cracked, worn or frayed wiring. NO electrical tape allowed.
10. I will promote safety by enforcing a safety attitude amongst my family and friends. Action: I will promote the saying that "Safety if a Life event, not just a work event."
Picture of the Week
Don't let this be you on New Year's Day!
Wonder how his "friends" got him there?
