June is National Safety Month!

6/7/2019 (Permalink)

It's officially June, which means it is National Safety Month! The way this national month is observed is by changing the safety topic weekly, in order to dedicate time to every safety topic. 

Week One 

Week one is dedicated to hazard recognition. In order to recognize hazards, we recommend: 

• Identify risks in your home, business or community and think of how you can lower the risks. 
• Run through "What if" scenarios of your home/business to identify any hazards you may have missed.  

Week Two 

Week two is dedicated to slips, trips and falls.  They're the leading cause of injury-related deaths for adults 65 and older. In order to be safe when concerning falls we recommend:

• Cleaning up spills immediately.
• Keep walkways free of clutter.
• Replace burnt out light bulbs immediately. 

Week Three 

Week three is dedicated to fatigue. About 20% of fatal road accidents involve driver fatigue according to Transport Accident Commission. In order to observe this week, we recommend: 

• Get 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night.
• Avoid eating heavy meals before sleeping.
• Don't drive if you feel too tired. 

Week Four 

The last week of National Safety Month is dedicated to impairment. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, almost 30 people die every day due to drunk-driving crashes. In order to observe this week, we recommend:

• Plan a ride home if you are planning to drink alcohol.
• Always wear a seat belt.
• Check to make sure any prescription drugs you are taking don't have side affects that could impair you

SERVPRO of Norridge/Harwood Heights is reminding our community to be safe and to observe these safety tips! Happy National Safety Month!