Safety in the office
Implementing this best practice can help you avoid a back injury while lifting boxes of our Science Writings (or any other heavy object).
What is “lifting with your legs”?
One of the most health hazardous but often overlooked wildlife encounters in MN.
What is a tick bite?
This number, found in Central Office elevators, is something you should program into your phone, so you can obtain an escort to your vehicle when needed.
What is building security’s phone number? (also accepted: 612-702-7318)
Keeping this in mind in all situations (at work, home, traveling) can help avoid injury.
What is Safety?
These locations freeze first or may be icy in wet conditions, even when other road locations are fine to drive on
What are bridges and overpasses?
The location where 2nd and 3rd floor employees should go during a tornado warning at Central Office.
What is a central room with no windows? (also accepted: bathrooms)
This document includes the steps to follow when dealing with dead or injured wildlife.
What is the Wildlife Handling JSA (job safety analysis)? FAW/NWP shared HPAI guidance (also accepted).
“Blank” characterized by feelings of exhaustion, increased negative feelings about your job, and reduced professional efficacy, has become more prevalent and recognized over the past several years.
What is burnout?
These are the top 2 places inside the home where injuries are likely to occur.
What is the kitchen and bathroom?
Although these activities may seem efficient while on the road, talking/texting on your phone, eating, and adjusting your navigation, are all considered this dangerous behavior.
What is distracted driving? (pause for video)
The emergency procedure when a fire alarm goes off at Central Office.
What is evacuate the building by taking the stairs and gathering in the back parking lot? (additional details accepted/ to share: 2nd floor gathers at point A and 3rd floor gathers at point B . (NOTE: Do NOT use elevators as they lock down when power is lost)
This device helps stay in contact when out of cell range in the field.
What is SPOT or Garmin in-Reach locator device 11? (also accepted what is a satellite phone?)
Walking like a penguin can prevent this type of accident.
What is slipping and falling on ice? (pause for video)
In preparing for most work or home projects using “blank” such as hearing protection, safety goggles and gloves is the first step to preventing injury.
What is PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)?
Be extra aware of surroundings and expect the unexpected when passing through these locations where 50% of all traffic injuries occur.
What are intersections?
Performing this practice should be done every 30-40 minutes to maintain flexibility and reduce the risk of back and neck problems.
What is standing up and stretching? (Also acceptable: What is walking?) - pause for video
When working in the field alone, name at least one plan to have in place before heading out.
All accepted: What is a work plan? What is a security plan? what is a training plan?
Our work lives and personal lives present us with a number of challenges: getting the work done when we're struggling with a colleague; navigating legal documents, such as wills; caring for our aging parents; and more. It's a lot and this is the resources to help us navigate our work lives and personal lives.
What is Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?
According to the National Safety Council, this is the top cause of in-home injuries or death surpasses falls, choking and fires combined.
What is poisoning?
Reducing your speed by 1/3, increasing following distance, and turning your lights on are all important under these hazardous conditions.
What are wet/rainy conditions? (FYI- snow not accepted b/c you should reduce speed by ½ when driving in snow/ice)
The place where you can request a professional ergonomic evaluation.
What is the ergonomics page of the DNR intranet? (link: http://intranet.dnr.state.mn.us/ergonomics/safety/index.html
Double Jeopardy
Who can name and find the form required when you discover a tick bite (or experience another field related injury)?
Talking on your phone while walking to your vehicle is an example of this unsafe behavior.
What is not being situationally aware (lack of situational awareness)?
This fire extinguisher is commonly found in kitchens.
What is a Class K fire extinguisher? – to be used on grease and oils.
Being wary of public wifi, keeping family/friends updated of your wareabouts, and maintaining situational awareness are especially important safe practices when doing this activity.
What is traveling?