May is Safe Jobs for Youth Month

Did you know May is Safe Jobs 4 Youth Month? In the US, workers under 25 are almost twice as likely to be injured at work compared to older workers.

Young workers often are unaware of their rights and protections on the job, and less likely to speak up and ask questions if they have concerns. Know your rights. Protect your health.

Learn more at https://youngworkers.org/

May The 4th Be With You - Star Wars Day

May 4, 2021 - Guess what day it is today? STAR WARS DAY!

Star Wars Day is an informal commemorative day observed annually on May 4 to celebrate George Lucas' Star Wars media franchise. Observance of the day spread quickly through media and grassroots celebrations since the franchise began in 1977.

Google "Star Wars Day" today for a cool surprise :)

May 3-7, 2021 National Safety Stand-Down Week - Help Prevent Workplace Fall Prevention

May 3-7, 2021 is OSHA's National Safety Stand-Down Week.

Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 401 of the 1,061 construction fatalities recorded in 2019 (BLS data). Those deaths were preventable. The National Safety Stand-Down raises fall hazard awareness across the country in an effort to stop fall fatalities and injuries.

A Safety Stand-Down is a voluntary event for employers to talk directly to employees about safety. Any workplace can hold a stand-down by taking a break to focus on "Fall Hazards" and reinforcing the importance of "Fall Prevention". Employers of companies not exposed to fall hazards, can also use this opportunity to have a conversation with employees about the other job hazards they face, protective methods, and the company's safety policies and goals. It can also be an opportunity for employees to talk to management about fall and other job hazards they see.

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