Travel Driving Safety GPS challenge of the week…Traveling for Turkey Day? Grandma is waiting! According to Injury Facts 2017, 386 people died on Thanksgiving Day in 2015. Alcohol-impaired fatalities represented about 1/3 of these accidents. Use a designated driver. Make sure everyone in the vehicle buckles up. Put the cell phone away. If you… Read more »
Think Before You Act GPS challenge of the week…Think before you act! STOP, THINK, ACT! Before starting any task, be sure that you know the correct procedure to complete the job, have the correct PPE and understand the hazards associated with the job. STOP, THINK, ACT! If you experience or see a safety concern… Read more »
Earthquake Safety GPS challenge of the week…Earthquake! Yes, I said earthquake! Drop, Cover, then Hold On to your hands and knees. Cover your head and neck with your arms. Hold on to any sturdy furniture until the shaking stops. Crawl only if you can reach better cover without going through an area with more… Read more »
GPS Safety Hotline GPS wants its employees to go home to their loved ones in the same condition they came to work. Examine the situation, consider all the outcomes, then proceed with your task. If you experience or see a safety concern on your assignment, please contact our GPS Safety Hotline at 803-760-1441 or… Read more »
Halloween Safety GPS challenge of the week…Halloween Safety! The wicked witch and Jason Voorhees (Friday the 13th) could be the least of your safety concerns for this holiday! Just a couple of safety tricks so you can enjoy your treats: Never trick or treat alone. Use reflective tape on costumes and bags to help… Read more »
Hearing Protection GPS challenge of the week…Hearing Loss! What did you say? I can’t hear you? Want to protect your hearing? I know ear plugs can be a challenge, but at the end of the day, if you want to continue to hear in the future, hearing protection is vital. If ear plugs are… Read more »
Fire Safety GPS challenge of the week…Fire Safety! General workplace fire safety do’s and don’ts: Make sure all walkways are kept clear. Sweep up scraps of paper. Empty trash. Do not use open flames. Participate in fire drills: Evacuate safely. Do not use equipment that delivers mild electrical shock or gives off an unusual… Read more »
GPS Safety Hotline! GPS wants its employees to go home to their loved ones in the same condition they came to work. Examine the situation, consider all the outcomes, then proceed with your task. If you experience or see a safety concern on your assignment, please contact our GPS Safety Hotline at 803-760-1441 or… Read more »
Hand Safety GPS challenge of the week…Hand Safety! Keep your fingers and hands safe! Three types of hazards can cause hand injuries: Mechanical Hazards – these are situations where hands and fingers can get caught, pinched, crushed or severed in chains, rollers, gears, or other moving parts. Objects could fall on your hands. Or, your… Read more »
Getting into the interview phase is often such a struggle that you may feel like you need to take any job offer that comes your way. In practice, though, a bad job can prove even more disastrous than waiting a little longer for another option. Keep reading to learn some red flags to watch for when interviewing. Your… Read more »
