WELCOME

[Virtual Presenter] Good morning everyone. Welcome to today's Safety Sunday meeting. We are here to discuss the importance of Situational Awareness and how it can help us with hazard identification, effective decision making, and accident prevention. Let's begin..

[Audio] We last met for Safety Sunday a week ago, and it is now time to review any incidents that have happened since then. On August 3rd, there was an incident where an employee hit the back of a wall-mounted shelf while mopping. Let us examine the details of this incident and decide on ways to stop any similar incidents from happening again..

[Audio] Situational Awareness is an important topic we'll be discussing as part of our Safety Sunday meeting. We'll be looking at observation and anticipation and how we can apply them to our own lives in order to better identify and anticipate risk. Let's now learn how to be more aware of our surroundings..

[Audio] Being aware of the situation around you is a crucial factor in keeping a workplace safe. This includes paying attention to the environment, the people and objects in it. With this knowledge, you are able to recognize potential hazards, make smart decisions, and ultimately, stop any accidents from occurring. Therefore, it doesn't matter what role you have in the organization, being proactive in practicing situational awareness at work is the best way to keep everyone safe..

[Audio] Being conscious of our environment and the people and objects in it is essential. This is known as situational awareness, which involves taking the time to observe our surroundings, realizing potential risks, and being aware of what to do in each scenario. This can include monitoring where our colleagues are while on the job, noticing changes in machinery, being attentive to the sounds that we hear, and being conscious of the temperatures around us. By implementing these measures, we can guarantee a safe working environment for everyone..

[Audio] Safety Sunday meeting this week is focused on ‘Situational Awareness’ and its three important components of observation, comprehension, and anticipation. Taking care of our own safety is essential for a safe and orderly working environment. Observation involves monitoring the environment and all its elements. Comprehension requires us to understand the situation we are experiencing. Anticipation means predicting what might happen next based on what we know. Let’s work together in order to be proactively prepared to respond to any potential hazard in our workplaces..

[Audio] Understand how various factors can reduce situational awareness. Rushing through a task can distract from potential risks, and fatigue, both mental and physical, may cause information being missed which could be important. Complacency may lead to overlooking risks, while poor communication can result in miscommunication or confusion. Distraction, daydreaming and stress all may reduce our ability to focus and concentrate on the task. Taking stock of these factors and being mindful of our state of awareness is essential..

[Audio] We should always keep mentally aware of our environment and the potential consequences of our actions. No matter if we are beginning a fresh job or a familiar task, connecting with unfamiliar colleagues, or in a stressful or overloaded situation, we should take extra attention to what is going on around us and how our behavior may affect it. Even when familiar with an activity, we must stay alert and consider any sentiments that could arise. By upping our consciousness, we can make sure that collective safety is always up to its highest standard..

[Audio] The topic for today is situational awareness in the workplace; being conscious of your surroundings to ensure your safety. It varies for everyone, but we can all benefit from devoting more contemplation to our activities. Examples of situational awareness include not putting your hands or fingers into the line of fire, verifying that your co-workers have Personal Protective Equipment and are following proper protocol. Additionally, taking the time to modify the task so that it is both safe and efficient, recognizing hazards and reporting them to management, and reporting all danger observations and close calls to management are also components of situational awareness. Develop an awareness of your environment today and every day..

[Audio] SLAM: Stop, Look, Assess, and Manage is important for proactive safety awareness. Before you act, take the time to observe the work area and evaluate the potential hazards. Have the necessary tools, training, and PPE to work safely. To stay safe, don't forget to communicate with coworkers and take the necessary actions. Safety starts with you. Work together to maintain a safe and healthy work environment..

[Audio] Without greetings, without beginning with Today, and without thanks: Safety is our number one priority and I would like to remind everyone of it. Regarding garbage bags, to keep our workplace safe and clutter-free, please do not overload them. If the bin is full, split the load between two people and take it to the garbage area. Furthermore, please complete the FLRA form after each shift, which will help us identify any hazards on-site. Regarding visits to the clinic, please call before you go and inform your supervisor. When necessary, please wear the necessary safety equipment. This includes hard hats for those with long hair, which must be tied in a ponytail or a bun. Moreover, when using any chemicals or filling mop buckets, please put on safety glasses or goggles. Let's all stay safe and vigilant at all times..

[Audio] At the Safety Sunday meeting, we would like to cover a few reminders. Please inform your supervisor immediately if there are any changes to your personal information, such as phone number, address, or name. Housekeepers should also keep their hair pulled back while on the job, as it should not be found in beds, sinks, or showers. Additionally, it is wise to bring in supplies you may need while working, such as cough medicine, polysporin, Tylenol, peroxide, lotions, Pepto-Bismol, non-drowsy medications, and band aids. Finally, After Bite can help keep mosquitos away. That wraps up today's meeting..

[Audio] We have now finished our Safety Sunday meeting for August 20, 2023 and would like to give you all the opportunity to ask any questions you might have about safety procedures. Please feel free to raise your hand or use the chat box for any questions and we will be more than happy to answer them for you. Thank you for attending and we look forward to seeing you all at next week's meeting..