Sometimes all it takes to prevent a workplace injury is for us to take a moment to stop...and think.

To further reduce the number of reported safety injuries, we have introduced monthly safety posters with information and reminders on best practice safety measures. We will be delivering these to our client sites around the country where an emphasis to reinforce the safety is needed.  We encourage everyone to advance the message of ‘stop and think’. Whether you are working in open areas or in built environments, don’t forget to take care and act responsibly. Below are some tips to do:

BEFORE THE JOB

• Observe the work area and surroundings
• Plan in steps what you are going to do
• Think about what else is happening in the area
• Identify what could go wrong
• Ensure all hazards are controlled before beginning the task

DURING THE JOB

• Don’t go into auto-pilot when performing a routine task
• When finishing a job or coming to a natural break (eg: a meal break) re-focus to complete the task safely

In January we focused on the hot weather.  As we still have some hot weather to come, make sure employees remember to drink plenty of water to hydrate and always apply SPF 30+ sunscreen even when overcast, as UV rays can be extremely damaging.