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Tips for Staying Safe in the Workplace
June is National Safety Awareness Month. Asana Recovery is a unique job setting where elements of office safety, driving safety, and in-home safety are all relevant for employees. We want Asana Recovery employees to be safe and healthy, so here are the most important things to keep in mind:
Be aware of common safety hazards.
Take action to improve safety hazards, including informing supervisors so they can correct the problem.
Help build a culture of safety at Asana Recovery by following safe practices and encouraging other employees and clients to do the same.
The following tips come from “7 Tips to Share with Your Employees for National Safety Month”.
Tips for office safety
In the office, musculoskeletal injuries (usually from poor ergonomics) are the most common hazard. Only you know what’s going on with your body, so make adjustments to support your health and speak to HR if you need additional resources.
Clean up shared spaces if you make a mess.
Keep your workspace neat and organized.
Make sure emergency exit routes are clear.
Sit and stand with good posture and take short breaks to stretch.
Immediately notify others of any hazards you come across.
Use a headset for frequent phone use.
Keep computer and electrical cords well managed and, if possible, hidden.
Tips for driving safety
Always wear your seatbelt, whether as a driver or a passenger.
Obey all speed limits and other road signs.
Never text and drive.
Make adjustments to how you drive to account for the weather.
Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Plan your route before getting in the car.
Avoid in-car distractions.
Tips for in-home safety
Never leave sharp objects or utensils misplaced or unattended.
Ensure electrical cords are safely tucked away.
Take precautions with flammable liquids, chemicals, and anything producing fumes.
Always install stable and sturdy railings on both sides of the stairs.
Check smoke detectors regularly and replace the batteries at least once a year.
Establish a safety exit strategy and practice with all family members.
Have easy access to important phone numbers, such as the police, fire department, poison control, and trusted family, friends, or neighbors.
In a residential setting like Asana Recovery, it’s not just the employees who have an impact on household safety, but the residents as well. Part of keeping yourself and others safe may involve educating patients about safer behaviors in the home.
May Attendance Challenge Winner Announced!
Team Member Shout-Out
HR appreciates perfect attendance! Congrats to the winner of the May Perfect Attendance Contest-Kellie D.
New Employee Spotlight
Zak Buczinsky
Zak Buczinsky brings a diverse assortment of skills and interests to his role as a case manager for Asana Recovery – including a passion for recovery inspired by personal experience.
“I have struggled with addiction myself, and sobriety has changed my life,” Zak says. He works his personal recovery program with Refuge Recovery, a Buddhist program, which he says he’s “hugely passionate about.”
Zak has a girlfriend who is also in recovery. Though he currently has no pets, he “desperately” wants a cat because cats – along with grunge rap music – are one of the things that make him happy! Zak’s hobbies include hiking, boxing, swimming and meditation.
With a BA in English from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, Zak is a “huge reader,” with favorite authors including Philip Roth and Jaques Lusseryan. He also loves writing both fiction and poetry.
Trivia
Question: June 8 is World Ocean Day. What percentage of the earth is covered by oceans?
Contact HR with your response for the chance to win a gift card!
Answer to last week’s trivia: Based on the idea of a rainbow as a symbol of hope, each color of the LGBTQ+ flag has a specific meaning.
Red = Life
Orange = Healing
Yellow = Sunlight
Green = Nature
Indigo = Serenity
Violet = Spirit
Last week’s winner was: Misty A.