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    Safety Topics For Reducing Workplace Accidents.

    The worst workplace accidents are the ones that could have been avoided. To help prevent injuries in the workplace, you should consider conducting routine Toolbox Talks. These safety topics help to educate and train employees for safety in your workplace.

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    A wise man once proclaimed, with his hand held high and all five fingers spread apart, “The Five P’s! Prior proper planning prevents problems.” Is it time for you to start incorporating the five P’s on your team?

     

    The most common causes of accidents in the workplace could seem like obvious no-brainers to most of us. Without frequent reminders, however, it can be easy to forget routine safety training habits. Think about the type of person that keeps a gallon of water with them at all times, following faded Sharpie marks on the container to track one’s daily hydration. 

     

    This may seem silly, inconvenient, and just plain odd to some, but it is effective and often we all can use reminders to do the most basic of tasks. The same principle goes for a toolbox talk at your safety meetings. While safety training may seem obvious and redundant at times, continual positive reinforcement for good behavior can be the difference-maker for preventing common and potentially severe injuries to employees, helping to keep associates happy and healthy.

    Common Safety Topics For Toolbox Talks.

     

    Hopefully, these topics will sound familiar as most people should have exposure to these common practices for managing safety and health in the workplace. These topics are just a few of the safety subjects included in Light Duty Pathway's safety training!

    Lifting or Moving Heavy Objects and Materials

    Always use your legs when lifting, not your back. Everyone at one time or another has heard this familiar advice, yet it still is an issue today. Also, avoid lifting above shoulder level, turning, and twists your body.

    Fatigue, Dehydration, and Stress

    Resting is very important. While it may seem convenient at times, no amount of caffeine from the energy drinks you purchased at the gas station can replace simple healthy habits.

     

    Take frequent breaks and drink water—hydrate, don’t die-drate! For those that sit at a desk for long periods of time, standing and stretching every so often will pay dividends over the years to come. Also, don’t forget to get some fresh air once in a while, a quick minute to step away and breathe can do wonders.

    Poor Lighting

    No one wants to deal with squinting all day. Take the time to replace bad bulbs quickly and keep them clean. Painting your walls to reflect light will also help as well.

    Hazardous Materials

    Store hazardous materials appropriately. As with the rest of the topics, this should go without saying, but no one needs to deal with the penalty of not following procedure. 

     

    Make sure to wash your hands after handling potential hazards. You don’t want to spread anything you wouldn’t want to deal with later. Clean surfaces regularly to disinfect for germs. And please, don’t breathe in Lysol in an effort to “kill” COVID-19.

    Acts of Workplace Violence

    Report report report! If you see something, say something. And remember the golden rule: treat others the way you want to be treated.

    Slips, Trips, and Falls

    Look out for those yellow wet-floor sandwich boards! Clean spills immediately. Maintain an organized work environment.

    Being Hit by Falling Objects

    Secure tools and material. Remove loose items from pockets. Use debris nets or catch platforms.

    Inadequate Personal Protective Equipment

    Protect your employees with face shields, gloves, goggles and glasses, gowns, head covers, masks, respirators, and shoe covers.

    Falling from a Height

    Do as much as you can from the ground. Use guardrails and toeboards. Secure yourself in a safety harness.

    Walking into Objects

    Maintain a clean and organized work environment. Use signs to identify objects; depth perception is an issue.

    Burn Injuries

    Reduce water temperature. Address electrical outlets and cords. Stop, drop, and roll!

    Repetitive Strain Injuries

    Carpal tunnel, anyone? Be sure your workspace is ergonomically safe.

    Vehicle Crashes and Collisions

    Maintain company vehicles. Follow the rules of the road and wear your seatbelt to prevent fatal injuries!

    Dangerous Machinery Accidents

    Do not move or adjust machine safeguards without proper authorization. Never start machinery without safeguards in place. Keep your appendages protected!

    Direct & Indirect Costs For Workplace Accidents.

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    The price of workplace injuries and illnesses include many different direct and indirect costs that are easy to miss. 

     

    Direct costs include workers' compensation payments, medical expenses, and costs for legal services. It’s estimated that Employers pay nearly $1 billion per week for direct workers' compensation costs alone.

    ONE BILLION DOLLARS.

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    Examples of indirect costs include training replacement employees, accident investigation and implementation of corrective measures, lost productivity, repairs of damaged equipment and property, and costs associated with lower employee morale and absenteeism.

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    Your business can help prevent the costs of workplace accidents with frequent Safety Toolbox Talks. LightDuty Pathway has topics for industries across the board. Whether a construction site or the common office environment, consistent positive messaging regarding workplace safety will save you plenty of pain and headaches down the road.

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