September is National Preparedness Month!

According to NSC Injury Facts,  In 2023 there were a total of 75,104 weather events reported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) resulting in 3,875 injuries and 877 deaths.  The top three weather events which caused the most deaths in 2023 were Heat, Wildfire and Tornado.  The top three weather events which caused the most injuries in 2023 were Heat, Tornado and Winter Weather.  Know the risks in your region and prepare a plan.  Talk to your family and your employees, ensure they know their roles in the event of an emergency.

Welcome to Week 4 of National Safety Month! The focus this week is on Slips, Trips and Falls. Whether at work or at home, it is important to protect yourself and others from slips, trips and falls. Be aware of the hazards in and mitigate risks of your environment, pay attention to where you walk and step, and stop and think before climbing.

Welcome to Week 3 of National Safety Month! The focus this week is on Risk Reduction and today we will discuss how to use the Hierarchy of Controls to guide your risk reduction process.