Safe Behaviors in OTJ Activities

Sports

100

1. Wear reflective clothes 2. Don't wear headphones and stay alert of surroundings 3. Against traffic and observe approaching automobiles 4. Tell family/friend of intended route 5. Carry ID or write down name, blood type on side of sole

Running/Road Run

200

1. Wear shoes with good traction and closed toe 2. Make sure equipment in good condition before use 3. Warm up and cool down for 5~10 min 4. Keep back straight when lifting 5. Use spotter when trying major lifts

Weight-training / Weight-lifting

300

1. Warm up before any intensive workout 2. Stretch before and after high intensity or high impact workout 3. Ensure floor is clean and clear of obstacles 4. Be careful with kicks and punches, avoid being too aggressive in the beginning, and follow trained instructor when possible 5. Avoid more than three workouts per week

Kickboxing

400

1. Check for warning flags and danger signs 2. Stay in designated areas supervised by lifeguards 3. Stay away from water when tired, very cold, overheated or under influence of drug/alcohol 4. Use proper flotation devices 5. Get out of water if see lightning or hear thunder 6. Learn basic first aid and CPR

Swimming/Swimming in open water

500

1. Talk to doctor before participating if have any medical problem or past injuries 2. Always work with a qualified instructor 3. Warm up before each session 4. Wear appropriate clothing that allows for proper movement 5. Listen to your body and ask questions if you're unsure of a pose or movement

Yoga

Household work

100

1. Wear appropriate PPE (e.g. gloves, safety shoe) 2. Bend your knees and not your waist 3. Keep your back straight as possible at all times 4. Keep object close to your body 5. Get firm footing before picking up heavy object 6. Don't stretch for object out of reach, change position or location

Lifting

200

1. Keep knives, scissors and other sharp utensils in a drawer with safety latch 2. Use correct size of knife for the job you are doing, and keep your fingers away from blade 3. Don't get distracted by children, TV or telephone 4. Let falling knives fall. Don't try to catch a knife, step back and let it go

Cutting

300

1. Never leave food on stovetop unattended, and keep close eye on food inside oven 2. Keep stove area clean and clear of combustibles (i.e. potholders, towels, rags, drapes and food packaging) 3. Keep children and pets away by creating a three-foot "kid-free zone" around stove 4. Turn pot handle inward so they can't be bumped easily 5. Keep a potholder, oven mitt and lid handy

Cooking

400

1. Take 5 to 10 min to warm up and stretch before starting your work 2. Dress properly for working outside by wearing long pants, long sleeved shirt, gloves and sturdy comfortable shoes 3. Have the right tools for the work you're doing 4. Always watch for low branches, large rocks and tree stumps 5. Be aware of uneven ground surfaces and slopes

Yard work / Lawn work

500

1. Select correct ladder for the job 2. Always place ladder on level and firm ground 3. Make sure ladder can support both your weight and load you are putting on 4. Make sure your straight and adjustable ladders have both slip-resistance feet 5. Check all rung locks and spreader braces and make sure they are set - Have a helper hold bottom of the ladder - Don't stand on the top three rungs of a straight, single or extension ladder

Climbing

Travel / Vacation

100

1. Keep seat belt fastened while seated 2. Pay attention to safety demonstration 3. Always follow crew instructions 4. Wear compression stocking on extended journeys

Take flight

200

1. Check and make sure about the fire exit route 2. Close the door always securely, use all the Locking Devices 3. Keep the room key with you all the times 4. Protect your valuables by using the safe 5. When you're out, consider leaving TV or radio on, or putting "Do Not Disturb" sign on

Stay at hotel

300

1. Familiarize yourself with the car and car devices 2. Vary routes and Understand locations of and comply with any “no go” areas 3. Conduct a routine vehicle examination, e.g. tire pressure and fluids levels 4. Report any accident to the police immediately, and to EM Risk Management

Car rental / Road trip

400

1. Ask ahead for typical price and tipping range 2. Make reservation instead of hailing one 3. Look for a meter, a radio, a badge and a door handle 4. Sit in the backseat instead of passenger seat 5. Keep expensive items hidden and keep things close 6. Know where you're going ahead of time 7. Know who to call in an emergency

Take taxi

500

1. Research the country you are going to before you go 2. Research any health requirements 3. Make sure you have proper documentation 4. Get addresses and phone numbers of your country's embassy 5. Arrange transportation and communication plans in advance

Travel in foreign country / Travel abroad

Bonus

500

1. Try to take an overnight flight instead of a daytime flight 2. Adjust your watch to the destination time on the flight 3. Change your schedule a few days in advance 4. Eat light and healthy – before and during flight 5. Get accustomed to local time by practicing light outdoor exercises

Handling Jet Lag / Overcome Jet lag