LOTO! GPS challenge of the week…TAKE 10 SECONDS to know how to recognize LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out)! When a machine is locked out or tagged out there is a reason, usually either maintenance or repair. Never attempt to start or reenergize a machine that has either a lock or a tag on it…. Read more »
Cold Stress! GPS challenge of the week…COLD STRESS! Cold stress is when your body is unable to warm itself. Cold stress, just like heat stress, is a serious illness. Freezing temperature + High wind speed + wetness = Cold Stress Situation. If you are working outdoors this winter and these conditions are present, please… Read more »
Many people fear writing a resume. Some people fear to make mistakes, and others fear the possibility of rejection. All too often, though, people fear the writing itself. If fear has made you put off writing your resume, let’s try to put that fear to bed. You can write a stellar resume by following a… Read more »
TAKE 10 SECONDS Look Out for Dangers! GPS challenge of the week… TAKE 10 SECONDS TO LOOKOUT FOR DANGERS! It is easy to become complacent in familiar surroundings. Develop a safe habit of TAKING 10 SECONDS to look for existing or new potential hazards: Take 10 Seconds to check your workstation for exposed electrical… Read more »
There are many conflicting bits of advice out there about how you should dress for interviews. Some people say you should dress for the job you’d like to have. Most companies, however, will not be impressed if you show up dressed as Iron Man or Wonder Woman. Other people recommend always defaulting to business casual…. Read more »
TAKE 10 SECONDS! New Year, New Challenges! GPS wants to start 2020 off with challenging its employees to TAKE 10 SECONDS BEFORE STARTING ANY TASK. Each year, more than 2 million workers are injured on the job and GPS wants its employees to go home to their loved ones in the same condition they… Read more »
Safety Reflection GPS challenge of the week…Reflection… “The New Year is a moment of quiet reflection. Reflect on the year gone by of the happy gains and missed opportunities. Recount the good and bad of the past year” …Simran Khurana. Please take time to reflect on everything you have encountered this year and how you… Read more »
Travel Safety GPS challenge of the week…Traveling for Christmas? Grandma is waiting……. According to Injury Facts 2017, 273 people died on Christmas Day in 2015. Alcohol-impaired fatalities represent about 1/3 of these accidents. Use a designated driver, make sure everyone in the vehicle buckles up, and put the cell phone away. If you experience or… Read more »
Holiday Light Safety GPS challenge of the week…Holiday Light Safety! You want your house to look like Clark Griswold’s in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation from 1989? Well, here are some tips for Holiday Light Safety. Check each set of lights, new or old, for broken or cracked sockets, loose connections, or frayed or bare wires…. Read more »
Drunk Driving Month GPS challenge of the week…Do NOT Drive Drunk or Drugged! In an average year, 30 million Americans drive drunk, and 10 million Americans drive impaired by illicit drugs. If someone you know is drinking, do not let that person get behind the wheel. If you see an impaired driver on the road,… Read more »
