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SAFETY MOMENT, OCTOBER 25

Costumes stay off the job unless they are safe

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Safety moment, October 25

Costumes stay off the job unless they are safe

Halloween brings costumes, decorations, treats and longer nights. None of that is dangerous on its own. The trouble starts when it mixes with machines, vehicles and busy walkways. A few minutes of thought now keeps the holiday fun and the crew whole.

SAFETY MOMENT

October 25

The hazard

Halloween brings costumes, decorations, treats and longer nights. None of that is dangerous on its own. The trouble starts when it mixes with machines, vehicles and busy walkways. A few minutes of thought now keeps the holiday fun and the crew whole.

The action

A mask can block your view. A long cape or loose fabric can catch on a machine or a door. Face paint, wigs and props can get in the way of safety glasses, hard hats and gloves. If your crew has a dress-up day, keep the costume simple and never let it replace or interfere with required protective equipment. (29 CFR 1926.95(a))

ASK THE CREW

What costume or decoration would be a problem in our area, and why?

From the talk: Halloween safety. Read it in full, free, with the questions and the sign-in sheet.

HOW TO USE IT

How to give a safety moment

  1. Gather the crew where they work, before the shift or the meeting starts. Read the hazard out loud.
  2. Ask the question and let two or three people answer. What they say about their own work counts for more than what you read.
  3. Name the action and point to one place on today's job where it applies, so everyone knows what to do differently.
  4. Write the date and the names on a sign-in sheet.

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