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Did you know that slips, trips and falls cause nearly 700 workplace deaths a year in the U.S.? This is 15 percent of all workplace fatalities! OSHA requires employers to ensure all walking and working surfaces are kept free of clutter, spills, debris and hazards, and that floors are kept dry as much as possible. In fact, OSHA mandates that all workspaces (including workstations) be kept in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition. Let’s focus on cleanliness and organization for everyone’s safety!

This month’s second safety tip focuses on keeping workstations neat. Cleaning up shared spaces, and keeping a workspace organized, leads to higher productivity and greater sanity. Try these steps to keep your workstation clean: 1) Disinfect and sanitize 2) Along these same lines, save meals for the break room. 3) Stop mess before it starts. 4) Use the last five minutes of each day to clean and organize your workstation.

This month’s second safety tip focuses on keeping workstations neat. Cleaning up shared spaces, and keeping a workspace organized, leads to higher productivity and greater sanity. Try these steps to keep your workstation clean: 1) Throw away unneeded items. Admittedly, for packrats, this can be tough to accept and implement. 2) Speaking of clutter, get rid of it! 3) Designate a space for personal items.

Can two people disagree about something … yet both be right? Yes! This column, suggested by Jason L. Sagorac, explains how different perspectives can guide people to reach alternate – not incorrect – conclusions. https://lnkd.in/gC2gBahe

Our monthly safety tip focuses on the importance of giving yourself a break (especially when working). Why take breaks, even when you’re feeling the productivity? *Promoting healthy habits: Making a healthy lunch, or enjoying a walk, during break time is good for the mind, body and soul. *Less pain and fewer injuries: Ever get stiff and sore from sitting in the same position too long? Taking breaks helps lessen body aches and reduce injuries.

Our monthly safety tip focuses on the importance of giving yourself a break (especially when working). Why take breaks, even when you’re feeling the productivity? *Increased productivity: Taking breaks helps avoid errors, improve problem-solving skills, and boost efficiency. *Improved mental health: The opportunity to give their mind (and body) a rest leads one to feel more valued by their employer and supervisor, and improve overall well-being. *Enhanced creativity: Our minds don’t function their best when fatigued. Even a brief break can jump-start creativity when attacking a task anew.

Our monthly safety tip focuses on the importance of giving yourself a break (especially when working). Why take breaks, even when you’re feeling the productivity? *Improved focus: Our ability to focus naturally declines after 25 minutes. Taking breaks maintains energy levels and restores ability to focus. *Reduced stress: Fatigue – much less exhaustion - doesn’t improve productivity. Breaks help you avoid both.

Efficiency and speed don’t always go together. This column (suggested by Jason L. Sagorac) explains how prioritizing getting things done quickly, rarely jibes with getting them done well. https://lnkd.in/dRvXfZuR

Machinery warning danger labels should not be ignored. They alert operators and workers to potential hazards, and how to minimize associated risks. Note these important elements: *Appropriate signal words: Terms such as “Danger” and “Warning” clearly indicate the severity of a hazard. *Visible placement: Labels should be strategically placed on a machine where they are easily seen by the operator.

Machinery warning danger labels should not be ignored. They alert operators and workers to potential hazards, and how to minimize associated risks. Key points about their value, and important elements: *Training reinforcement: Warning labels reinforce safety training by reminding workers of important safety practices related to the machinery. *Clear and concise language: The message is easy to read and understand, using simple terms and avoiding technical jargon.