Heat Related Illnesses

 Safety Meeting 04152024

Agenda: Heat Related Illnesses

Review of last meeting approved: Yes

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Unfinished business from last meeting: --

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Safety News: --

Please watch this super basic and short video on avoiding heat related illnesses: https://youtu.be/Kr2ouLj1oW0?si=W0UV4SlGbOCWiSPs

I find it interesting that in all the years I've been doing safety meetings, I have never found anything on OSHA or WISHA about the importance of replacing electrolytes. Maybe I'll write an email and see if they start to mention electrolytes.  

Anyway, when you sweat heavily, have vomiting or diarrhea, electrolytes such as  sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium, calcium, phosphate, and bicarbonates are lost.  These need replacing regularly with a healthy diet.  Sports drinks can be helpful at a 1:1 ratio of water to sports drink, but eating whole, nutritious foods is the best thing you can do for yourself. Eat the rainbow, and I'm not talking about Skittles.   

• Take breaks in the shade or air-conditioned spaces often.
• Drink water and/or sports drinks.
• Eat healthy meals and snacks--don't fear the salt shaker in hot weather. 
• Stay self-aware, monitor how you are feeling.
• Watch your co-workers for signs of heat related illnesses.  

Next week we will cover more on this subject.  

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Is our Accident and Illness plan working? Yes. See: https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/Details/workersCompRates.aspx?UBI=602691268&LIC=HEATGL*911MO&VIO=&SAW=false&ACCT=88550302 --Employer’s claim costs are lower than average.

Questions, comments, concerns, near misses, and off-topic health and safety issues may be discussed in this text thread or directed to corinna.heatguyllc@gmail.com . Additionally, for questions concerning Safety Standards see lni.wa.gov. 

Reply with 👍 or something like it to confirm attendance. 

Next meeting: 04222024, about 2:30 p.m., virtual.

Worksite locations: Variable/multiple

Minutes written by: Corinna Fritz

Meeting Leader: Corinna Fritz

Archives of Safety Meetings may be found in Box.com under the Health and Safety file as well as at www.hgsafety.blogspot.com.

Driving Fleet Vehicles Safely

 Safety Meeting 04082024

Agenda: Driving Fleet Vehicles:

Review of last meeting approved: Yes

Corrections:--

Unfinished business from last meeting: --

Incidents/Safety:--

Safety News: --

Please watch this video on the basics of driving fleet vehicles safely: https://youtu.be/2fvbjyOsens?si=2btO2A6Gfqtyzwo9

Is our Accident and Illness plan working? Yes. See: https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/Details/workersCompRates.aspx?UBI=602691268&LIC=HEATGL*911MO&VIO=&SAW=false&ACCT=88550302 --Employer’s claim costs are lower than average.

Questions, comments, concerns, near misses, and off-topic health and safety issues may be discussed in this text thread or directed to corinna.heatguyllc@gmail.com . Additionally, for questions concerning Safety Standards see lni.wa.gov. 

Reply with 👍 or something like it to confirm attendance. 

Next meeting: 04152024, about 2:30 p.m., virtual.

Worksite locations: Variable/multiple

Minutes written by: Corinna Fritz

Meeting Leader: Corinna Fritz

Archives of Safety Meetings may be found in Box.com under the Health and Safety file as well as at www.hgsafety.blogspot.com.

Driving Safety: Surrounded by Mob

 Safety Meeting 04012024

Agenda: Driving Safety: What is Legal When Surrounded by an Angry Mob

Review of last meeting approved: Yes

Corrections:--

Unfinished business from last meeting: --

Incidents/Safety:--

Safety News: --

Please watch this video on what actions are legal if you are surrounded by an angry mob in your or a HeatGuy, Llc. vehicle; 13 minutes but *very interesting:  https://youtu.be/A_PR5RaDE38?si=wZ0YHWGl24GL1RRe. Remember, the van is replaceable but YOU are not. 

Is our Accident and Illness plan working? Yes. See: https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/Details/workersCompRates.aspx?UBI=602691268&LIC=HEATGL*911MO&VIO=&SAW=false&ACCT=88550302 --Employer’s claim costs are lower than average.

Questions, comments, concerns, near misses, and off-topic health and safety issues may be discussed in this text thread or directed to corinna.heatguyllc@gmail.com . Additionally, for questions concerning Safety Standards see lni.wa.gov. 

Reply with 👍 or something like it to confirm attendance. 

Next meeting: 04082024, about 2:30 p.m., virtual.

Worksite locations: Variable/multiple

Minutes written by: Corinna Fritz

Meeting Leader: Corinna Fritz

Archives of Safety Meetings may be found in Box.com under the Health and Safety file as well as at www.hgsafety.blogspot.com.

Safety Meeting 03252024

 

Safety Meeting 03252024

 Agenda:  Heinrich's Safety Pyramid: Reducing All Injuries

Review of last meeting approved: Yes

Corrections:--

Unfinished business from last meeting: --

Incidents/Safety:--

Safety News: --

Please watch this short video: https://youtu.be/HPwy9CxYAy8?si=96rlaqI76bplHHsq

It is important to report all incidents and near misses so we can learn from them and continue to improve our Accident and Illness Prevention Plan.

Is our Accident and Illness plan working? Yes. See: https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/Details/workersCompRates.aspx?UBI=602691268&LIC=HEATGL*911MO&VIO=&SAW=false&ACCT=88550302 --Employer’s claim costs are lower than average.

Questions, comments, concerns, near misses, and off-topic health and safety issues may be discussed in this text thread or directed to corinna.heatguyllc@gmail.com . Additionally, for questions concerning Safety Standards see lni.wa.gov. 

Reply with 👍 or something like it to confirm attendance. 

Next meeting: 04012024, about 2:30 p.m., virtual.

Worksite locations: Variable/multiple

Minutes written by: Corinna Fritz

Meeting Leader: Corinna Fritz

Archives of Safety Meetings may be found in Box.com under the Health and Safety file as well as at www.hgsafety.blogspot.com.

Safety Meeting 03182024

 

Safety Meeting 03182024

 Agenda: Driving Under the Influence 

Review of last meeting approved: Yes

Corrections:--

Unfinished business from last meeting: --

Incidents/Safety:--

Safety News: --

Please watch this short, entertaining video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/GqKfSeUrhQDW6YAN/?mibextid=31ks6x

Pretty sure there were a few more violations there than driving a forklift under the influence of xyz medicine, but I'll let you mull those over for yourselves.

Is our Accident and Illness plan working? Yes. See: https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/Details/workersCompRates.aspx?UBI=602691268&LIC=HEATGL*911MO&VIO=&SAW=false&ACCT=88550302 --Employer’s claim costs are lower than average.

Questions, comments, concerns, near misses, and off-topic health and safety issues may be discussed in this text thread or directed to corinna.heatguyllc@gmail.com . Additionally, for questions concerning Safety Standards see lni.wa.gov. 

Reply with 👍 or something like it to confirm attendance. 

Next meeting: 03182024, about 2:30 p.m., virtual.

Worksite locations: Variable/multiple

Minutes written by: Corinna Fritz

Meeting Leader: Corinna Fritz

Archives of Safety Meetings may be found in Box.com under the Health and Safety file as well as at www.hgsafety.blogspot.com.

Safety Meeting 03112024

 Agenda: Pre-OSHA era

Review of last meeting approved: Yes

Corrections:--

Unfinished business from last meeting: --

Incidents/Safety:--

Safety News: --

Please watch this short, entertaining video: https://youtube.com/shorts/X8mOuZKDL5Q?si=QG5RUdafrFJZZtHl then read this short article on OSHA stats: https://www.natlenvtrainers.com/blog/article/workplace-fatality-and-injuryillness-data#:~:text=OSHA%20has%20helped%20reduce%20the,on%20the%20job%20every%20year.

Is our Accident and Illness plan working? Yes. See: https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/Details/workersCompRates.aspx?UBI=602691268&LIC=HEATGL*911MO&VIO=&SAW=false&ACCT=88550302 --Employer’s claim costs are lower than average.

Questions, comments, concerns, near misses, and off-topic health and safety issues may be discussed in this text thread or directed to corinna.heatguyllc@gmail.com . Additionally, for questions concerning Safety Standards see lni.wa.gov. 

Reply with 👍 or something like it to confirm attendance. 

Next meeting: 03182024, about 2:30 p.m., virtual.

Worksite locations: Variable/multiple

Minutes written by: Corinna Fritz

Meeting Leader: Corinna Fritz

Archives of Safety Meetings may be found in Box.com under the Health and Safety file as well as at www.hgsafety.blogspot.com.

Safety Meeting 03042024

 

Safety Meeting 03042024

Agenda: Ladder Safety

Review of last meeting approved: Yes

Corrections:--

Unfinished business from last meeting: --

Incidents/Safety:--

Safety News: --

Please watch this short video on ladder safety: https://youtu.be/XbEL_447oHg?si=-VEKP2g9DI_DpX9k (Ignore "insert your logo here" ain't gonna happen.)

Is our Accident and Illness plan working? Yes. See: https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/Details/workersCompRates.aspx?UBI=602691268&LIC=HEATGL*911MO&VIO=&SAW=false&ACCT=88550302 --Employer’s claim costs are lower than average.

Questions, comments, concerns, near misses, and off-topic health and safety issues may be discussed in this text thread or directed to corinna.heatguyllc@gmail.com . Additionally, for questions concerning Safety Standards see lni.wa.gov. 

Reply with 👍 or something like it to confirm attendance. 

Next meeting: 03112024, about 2:30 p.m., virtual.

Worksite locations: Variable/multiple

Minutes written by: Corinna Fritz

Meeting Leader: Corinna Fritz

Archives of Safety Meetings may be found in Box.com under the Health and Safety file as well as at www.hgsafety.blogspot.com.