Public Service Announcements
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Hawaii Matters with Devon Nekoba (ft. Bronson Luis, HIOSH Safety Branch Manager)
70 Second Radio Message on 2023 Trench and Excavation Program
The primary hazard of trenching and excavation work is employee injury from a cave-in. The Hawaii occupational safety and health office – HIOSH wants you to know that incidents are avoidable if you remember these three things:, “Slope it. Shore it. Shield it”. Slope the trench walls, shore trench walls with supports, or shield the walls with trench boxes. Employers should also make sure that there is a safe way for employees to enter and exit the trench and materials are kept away from the edge of the trench. Before entering the trench look for standing water or atmospheric hazards. Never enter a trench unless it has been properly inspected.
Workplace accidents are avoidable. HIOSH – the Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Office is here to help. For guidance on to help keep your workers safe, visit labor.hawaii.gov/h-i-o-s-h.
Want to join the team that helps keep Hawaii workplaces safe? Career opportunities with HIOSH are now available for inspectors including compliance officers, specialists, and more. For more information and a list of open positions visit labor dot Hawaii dot gov forward slash jobs.
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2023 Heat Illness Prevention Program
3 out 4 of outdoor heat fatalities occur in the first few days of working in hot environments. The Hawaii occupational safety and health office – HIOSH (hi – osh) wants you to know that incidents are avoidable if you remember three key words:, “water, rest, shade”. Make sure that your workers have plenty of water, take regular rest breaks, and have access to a shaded area to cool down. It’s especially important for new and returning workers to build tolerance to working in heat. Organize a safety meeting to discuss water/rest/shade and to learn to identify heat illness symptoms like weakness, dizziness, headache, and heavy sweating. Hiosh wants make sure you and your coworkers get attention at the first signs of heat illness symptoms!
Workplace accidents are avoidable. Hiosh – the Hawaii occupational safety and health office is here to help. For guidance on to help keep your workers safe, visit labor.hawaii.gov/h-i-o-s-h.
Want to join the team that helps keep Hawaii workplaces safe? Career opportunities with HIOSH are now available for inspectors including compliance officers, specialists, and more. For more information and a list of open positions visit labor dot Hawaii dot gov forward slash jobs.
It’s almost 4:00 and if you’re working outside, this can be one of the hottest times of the day. The Hawaii occupational safety and health office – HIOSH (hi – osh) reminds you to take a break, seek some shade and hydrate so you are protected from the effects of the heat. Every year, dozens of workers die and thousands more become ill while working in extreme heat or humid conditions. Hiosh wants you to know that these incidents are avoidable if you remember three key words:, “water, rest, & shade”. Make sure that you and your workers drink plenty of water, take regular rest breaks, and have access to a shaded area to cool down. It’s especially important for new and returning workers as they get acclimated to working in the heat. Workplace accidents are avoidable. Hiosh – the Hawaii occupational safety and health office is here to help. For guidance on to help keep your workers safe, visit labor.hawaii.gov/h-i-o-s-h.
Want to join the team that helps keep Hawaii workplaces safe? Career opportunities with HIOSH are now available for inspectors including compliance officers, specialists, and more. For more information and a list of open positions visit labor dot Hawaii dot gov forward slash jobs
It’s the 10:00 hour and if you’re working outside, the sun is probably starting to heat things up for you, your coworkers, and employees. The Hawaii occupational safety and health office – HIOSH (hi – osh) reminds you to take a break, seek some shade and hydrate so you are protected from the effects of the heat. Every year, dozens of workers die and thousands more become ill while working in extreme heat or humid conditions. Hiosh wants you to know that these incidents are avoidable if you remember three key words:, “water, rest, & shade”. Make sure that you and your workers have plenty of water, take regular rest breaks, and have access to a shaded area to cool down. It’s especially important for new and returning workers as they get acclimated to working in the heat. Workplace accidents are avoidable. Hiosh – the Hawaii occupational safety and health office is here to help. For guidance on to help keep your workers safe, visit labor.hawaii.gov/h-i-o-s-h.
Want to join the team that helps keep Hawaii workplaces safe? Career opportunities with HIOSH are now available for inspectors including compliance officers, specialists, and more. For more information and a list of open positions visit labor dot Hawaii dot gov forward slash jobs.
Print Ads on the 2023 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
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60-Second Radio Message on the 2023 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
Did you know that falling is the leading cause of construction fatalities? The Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health office – HIOSH wants you to know that these deaths are avoidable if you simply, “Plan, Provide and Train”. Plan ahead to get the job done safely. Provide the necessary safety equipment. Train your employees on how to safely use the gear. Make it easy for your crew to talk with you about safety by organizing a “Safety Stand Down”. Meet with them to discuss everything from proper use of safety equipment to your company’s safety policies. Workplace accidents are avoidable. HIOSH – the Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health office is here to help. For guidance on to help keep your workers safe, visit labor.hawaii.gov/h-i-o-s-h. Want to join the team that helps keep Hawaii workplaces safe? Career opportunities with HIOSH are now available for compliance officers, advisors, specialists and more. For more information and a list of open positions visit labor dot Hawaii.gov/jobs.
