June is observed annually as National Safety Month. Dobson Healthcare, along with the National Safety Council (NSC) and other organizations throughout the US, will be working to raise awareness of what it takes to stay Safe for Life. The 2016 campaign focuses on reducing the leading causes of injury and death at work, on the roads, and in our homes and communities.
The first week of June brings to light how you can Stand Ready for National Safety Month. In an emergency, seconds matter. It can mean the difference between life and death. Be prepared by reading the NSC Tip Sheet: Preparing today can make a difference tomorrow. Dive in deeper to preparations by reading the NS Fact Sheet Protecting Children Around Water – All the Time as well as articles on “Common items for first aid kits” and “AEDs in the workplace.”
During Memorial Day weekend, families and friends will get together to celebrate the unofficial start of summer. Whether you head to beaches of Lake Michigan or host a back yard barbecue, it is important to remember to have fun but be safe doing so. Here are a few Memorial Day Safety Tips from our Corporate Compliance Director, Steve Schrumpf. If followed, they will ensure you’ll have an enjoyable time celebrating the weekend; a Freedom we have because of the many men and women who gave up their lives fighting for it.
Do you have the urge to begin your annual spring cleaning routine?
Many individuals are using this time to clear out gutters, freshen up their landscape, wash windows, and so much more. If you’re ready to start clearing out the old and sweeping in the new, don’t forget to include or adhere to these important safety tips!
Consumer Reports. (2013, March). Spring Cleaning Health And Safety Tips. Retrieved April 06, 2016, from www.consumerreports.org
Household Management 101. (n.d.). Top Ten Spring Cleaning Safety Tips. Retrieved April 06, 2016, from www.household-management-101.com
National Safety Council. (n.d.). Spring: A Great Time to Review Your Safety Checklist. Retrieved April 06, 2016, from www.nsc.org
Schwartz, D. B. (n.d.). How to Change a Furnace Filter – Bob Vila. Retrieved April 06, 2016, from www.bobvila.com