| From time to time, I have suggested sharing of information from recalls by the Consumer Products Safety Commission. It has been recommended you subscribe to the services of the Consumer Products Safety Commission at www.CPSC.gov. You could prepare an informational bulletin named "OFF-THE-JOB-SAFETY." This could be provided with the pay check or placed in an employee area for pickup by employees.
To get you started, the following fire safety tips from the U.S. Fire Administration could be duplicated and distributed to the employees in conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week from October 5 to 11.
Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking. Many fires start from "unattended" cooking.
Maintain heating equipment and chimneys by having them inspected and cleaned annually by a qualified professional.
If you smoke, put it out, all the way, every time.
Keep things that can burn away from light bulbs, light fixtures, and lamps. For any suspected electrical problems, call a qualified electrician.
Use flashlights during emergencies, not candles. If using candles, blow them out when leaving the room, and keep them away from things that can burn
In the past, several hotel organizations conducted safety poster contests involving children of employees. For example, such a contest might be conducted for "HAVE HAPPY AND SAFE HOLIDAYS." It could be limited to one entry per family and judged by art teachers at a local school. Prizes of a $75 gift card for 1st place; a $50 certificate for 2nd Place and a $25 gift certificate for 3rd place would add interest to the program. As time goes on, traffic safety, recreational safety and other such tips could be provided. While aimed at the family, it would also involve the employee, and they are missing from the job whether injured off-the-job or on-the job; so it is worth some extra effort.
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DO YOU HAVE AN OFF-THE-JOB SAFETY PROGRAM?