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June Safety Information

June Safety Information. Nuclear Summer — The Body Mechanics of Heat Hydration – Diet- Fatigue – Errors - Decision Making Safety Committee Follow Up Hurricane Season – Storm Event Preparedness PPE & New Hardware Defensive Driving Reminders. High Temps + Humidity = Fatigue.

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June Safety Information

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  1. June Safety Information Nuclear Summer — The Body Mechanics of Heat Hydration – Diet- Fatigue – Errors - Decision Making Safety Committee Follow Up Hurricane Season – Storm Event Preparedness PPE & New Hardware Defensive Driving Reminders

  2. High Temps + Humidity = Fatigue • Rain – watch your hydroplaning • Drainage on slopes, grades, Standing water • Slow it down to suit road, weather • Headlights, reflective gear • Distracted drivers, school will be letting out, moving vans, overloaded vehicles, mattresses, furniture, etc. • Always be on the lookout for fatigued, long distance drivers, distractions…

  3. NEVER Stop in a travel lane • If possible, avoid SLOWING DOWN in a travel lane. • This is because a DISTRACTED DRIVER is probably not going to react and YOU are going to be rear-ended • Pedestrian and bike fatalities increasing. Pedestrian fatalities most common on a dark road, with dark clothing. You have to be alert at all times especially during nighttime hours.

  4. Critical Hydration Season is Beginning • We’re entering nnualcycle of adjustment - blood thins out. • Heat CRAMPS, Exhaustion, STROKE – pay attention to this progression • Be aware of fluid intake- WATER, juice, etc. Avoid the Red Bull! • Proper rest cycle more important than ever; avoid sleep deficit.

  5. Maintain Worker Free Space • A recent incident where a worker was struck by shovel of hot asphalt: Remember to leave a clear space around people working • This is magnified when they are using power tools such as chain saws, chop saws, grinders, etc. Even a hammer can cause shrapnel – and mind that back swing! • Same goes when around any vehicles, on the jobsite or elsewhere. People right next to vehicles are hard to see and non-commercial vehicles don’t have backup alerts. • Don’t walk in between vehicles when one is in the process of getting ready to move. Driver may put the vehicle in reverse when you’re expecting forward, and vice versa.

  6. Chain Saw / Chop Saw Safety • Actually, this applies to ANY kind of power tool. • Swinging a sledge hammer can generate a pretty good amount of percussive force, but the damage is likely to be in the ‘blunt force trauma’ category. • Anything with a rotating blade can result in what's called an ‘avulsion laceration.’ That can be ugly. • In other words, there are safety practices for just about everything …. In order to extend our time on earth to its fullest measure…. Adhere to the safety practices. • Applies to YOU and Contractors – always practice defensive measures. • Cost of accidents is astronomical. Do all we can to avoid. • See the handout in WSA Safety Category on Chain Saw and Chop Saw Safety.

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