Off-the-Job Safety

Practicing Safe Behavior Doesn't Begin and End at the Workplace

We know that every 7 seconds a worker is injured on the job, but did you know that more than 70% of preventable deaths occur at home or in our communities, while people are doing everyday things? This is why it is so important to bring safety home to your family, friends and community to help educate everyone on safe behaviors.

National Safety Council provides important and sharable information for you to use.

Frostbite and hypothermia: Learn what you can do to avoid frostbite and hypothermia, how to spot the symptoms and help someone suffering from these serious and possibly life-threatening conditions
Holiday safety: Everyone wants to enjoy all of the fun and festivities that the season has to offer, so help keep your friends and family safe with these smart tips on travel, cooking, decorating and gifting safely
Snow shoveling and snow blowing safety: Shoveling snow and using a snowblower can be risky work. Find out what you can do to prevent injury…or worse
Winter driving safety: Get your car ready for winter and use these simple tips so you can safely get where you want to go this winter season

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