Acronymity
This refers to items that help keep us safe on the job.
What is PPE? (Personal Protective Equipment)
This iconic anthem about the frustrations of work is sometimes linked to workplace safety due to its focus on everyday work life.
What is "9 to 5" by Dolly Parton?
Always use these when ascending or descending stairs.
What are handrails?
The break period cannot exceed this amount of consecutive work or driving.
What are five hours?
This acronym represents our first step to take when a risk is identified.
What is SWA? (Stop Work Authority)
This song, often used in workplace safety playlists, highlights the potential for unexpected problems, saying "We didn't start the fire; it was always burning, since the world's been turning."
What is "We Didn't Start the Fire" by Billy Joel?
You should never do this from an elevated height.
What is jump down?
This is the minimum rest period required after working 84 or more cumulative working hours.
What is a minimum of 24 hours?
This provides us on details on how to safety complete most required tasks.
What is JSA? (Job Safety Analysis)
This song performed by a prehistoric character can be used to highlight the importance of proper housekeeping in the workplace.
What is "The Clean Up Song" by Barney?
Falls are usually a result of these two incidents.
What are slips and trips?
This person is authorized to grant variances from the working hour requirements in emergency and abnormal situations.
Who is the Region Manager or John Stephens?
We use this Acronym to remember how to avoid clearance issues.
What is G.O.A.L.? (Get Out and Look)
This song is about a positive outlook and feeling good, which can be connected to the positive impact of a safe work environment.
What is "Happy" by Pharrell Williams?
Reporting this type of hazard immediately can prevent falls.
What are loose carpet or uneven walking surfaces?
This must be approved by the Region Manager before an employee is allowed to work beyond the established guidelines in abnormal situations.
What is a variance?
This refers to our most common risk to injury at Lincare.
What is STF? (Slip Trip and Falls)
This song is about escaping danger and finding safety released in 1986.
What is "Danger Zone" by Kenny Loggins?
This includes watching where you are walking, avoiding distractions, and ensuring visibility
What are safe walking practices?
"On-call" drivers are only considered "on duty" when this occurs.
What is when they are called out?