Celebrating National Safety Month

June is National Safety Month, and National Safety Council  has provided some pointers to help raise awareness on what it takes to Keep Each Other Safe. Some of the focus this month includes reducing leading causes of injury and death at work, on the road and in our homes and communities. 

The Need to Get Good Sleep 

Do you know that we need to be recharged to be in charge of our daily activities, such as in the workplace, at home or on the road? According CDC, 1 in 3 adults don’t get enough sleep. It is also estimated that 37% of American workforce is sleep deprived. We need proper sleep to recharge ourselves, face the day and avoid injuries at home and at work. Some tips  to help you be alert: 

• Create and follow a sleep schedule. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day.  7-9 hours each day preferred  
• Make sure your bed and pillows are comfortable and support restful sleep 
• Avoid using electronic devices before bed which can inhibit sleep (Recharge to be in Charge)      

Work Ergonomically

According to American Chiropractic Association, approximately 80% of the population will experience a back problem at some point in their lives, and 31 million will experience lowback pain some time.  

To help prevent these issues before it starts, here are some general guidelines: 

v  Prevent lower back pain by staying healthy and active. Carrying extra weight and smoking can make you more susceptible to back injuries. 
v  Make sure chairs have proper lumbar and arm support, and can be adjusted for height
v  To take short breaks. Look away from your screen every 15 minutes, take micro breaks in between bursts of heavy typing and don’t forget to take a rest break every 30 or 60 minutes. (Work Ergonomically)

How Will You Increase Safety Awareness?