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October, 2008

5 Weird Off-the-Job Safety Tips

Over the years, we’ve all used miscellaneous safety tips to add a bit of spice to an otherwise humdrum safety meeting or newsletter. But where do you find these tidbits? Here are five off-the-beaten-path beauties from my vast collection.
Tip 1: Rake Leaves, Not Nerves
Here’s a nifty little hint for autumn. Placing foam rubber over [...]

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Check Your Alarms

Many of us will be putting our clocks back an hour on Sunday, November 2. This is a good time to check your home’s alarms and change the batteries. Smoke alarms should be inspected, cleaned of accumulated dust and equipped with a new battery. Carbon monoxide alarms should get the same treatment as instructed by [...]

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Ladder Safety Basics

A common autumn chore is cleaning the eaves. That means that in the next few weeks, many of us will be climbing up ladders. And, as everyone knows, what goes up must eventually come up-one way or another. If ladder safety isn’t a concern in your workplace, add it to your list of off-the-job safety [...]

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