Safety Talk: Heat Stress
Reason for the Talk Each year thousands of workers are affected by heat illness. Example When the human body is unable to maintain a normal temperature, heat-related illnesses can occur, and in severe circumstances, they may result in death. These illnesses include...
read moreHot Messes
We can all get into a heated mess sometimes, but hopefully not as drastic as heat stroke. Sometimes it’s just miscommunication, but occasionally we create these hotspots for ourselves by being a hothead and saying or doing inappropriate, self-centered things. Whatever...
read moreDevotional: Beat the Heat
Read Daniel Chapter 3 “In order to work safely and effectively during long hot summer workdays, certain precautions must be taken.” The Book of Daniel tells us the story of three young men and their willingness to stand up to the local authorities who went against...
read moreFirst Aid Resources for Falls
The kinds of injuries that could result from a fall are varied. Just looking at this list should make us want to be careful when using ladders or working at heights! There may be others, but here are some links to a few of the more likely ones (and consider that most...
read moreNew Heights
As an electrician, Sue came to work on time every day, fostered good relations with coworkers, looked for areas to improve and climbed ladders to fix electrical issues. Sue was a hard worker, and finally reached her goal of becoming a supervisor. She reached that goal...
read moreSafety Talk: Ladder Safety
Reason for the Talk Climbing to any height on a ladder can be dangerous. Example Using ladders the wrong way leads to more than 100 deaths and over 1,200 injuries each year. There can be serious consequences to using any type of ladder incorrectly. For example: A...
read moreOne Size Does NOT Fit All
Read: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, 27-31a and Ephesians 4:7-13 Just as a contractor needs various types of ladders, each with a different purpose in mind, in the same way, God has given His people different spiritual gifts for different functions within the church. We...
read moreDevotional: Eye and Face Protection
Read II Samuel 11:2-3, Luke 11:33-36 Charles Darwin wrote extensively explaining and defending his theory of evolution. His theory seemed plausible, but one particular issue was troubling: the eye. The eye is arguably the most complex structure in the natural world....
read moreWindows to the World
Read II Samuel 11:2-3, Luke 11:33-36 Charles Darwin wrote extensively explaining and defending his theory of evolution. His theory seemed plausible, but one particular issue was troubling: the eye. The eye is arguably the most complex structure in the natural...
read moreSafety Talk: Eye and Face Protection
Reason for the Talk Thousands of workers annually lose their eyesight or suffer other injuries because they choose not to utilize their eye and face protection. Example Protecting the eyes and face from hazards in the workplace is extremely important considering...
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