During the National Safety Month, Facilities will be hghlighting a few safety tips to ensure a safer work environment and lifestyle for all our employees. This June, we encourage you to learn more about important safety issues like Emergency Preparedness, Wellness, Falls, and Driving. We believe safety is top priority so these measures will help us effectively guard against injuries, illnesses and fatalities. They include:

1. Emergency Preparedness: Plan for possible emergencies. Research and prepare for natural disasters common to your area, such as floods, earthquakes or tornadoes. Keep your emergency kits stocked and refreshed with non-perishable foods, water, flashlights and extra batteries.
2. Personal Wellness: Prioritize your wellness by focusing on your well-being everyday. Take advantage of workplace wellness programs and choose healthy snacks each day. Get 7-9 hours of sleep each day as well as take breaks throughout your day to refresh your body and mind.
3. Falls: Take the necessary precautions to prevent slips, trips and falls. Remove clutter, including cords and other tripping hazards from walkways, stairs and doorways. Wear the proper footwear and clean up all spills immediately. Distracted walking is a serious risk as well.
4. Driving: Always drive safe and avoid dangerous driving behaviors. Pay attention to vehicle alerts and warnings. Avoid cell phone distracted driving, including hands-free. If you drive for work, talk with your employer about safe habits.

Please be informed that Facilities will be posting safety tips, resource links and references throughout the month of June on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat at UH Facilities. Be sure to follow us to find out more. The Facilities Services Safety Program is an additional resource overseen by Rufus Kemp from Facilities.