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Integrating health and safety

WEBIncluding better overall health in your safety plan is the best way to have zero workplace injuries. This integrated safety approach is called Total Worker Health®. Covering topics such as stress, fatigue, nutrition, physical activity, hydration, and tobacco, this training module provides numerous ideas for how to improve the safety and health

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Hazard communication/GHS

WEBThis eight-section training provides an overview of the HazCom standard and includes basic instruction on workplace chemical hazards. A new way to assess chemical hazards. For information on pesticides and other chemicals in agriculture, see our agriculture and farm safety page. The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) provides a common, consistent

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Stress and mental well-being in the workplace

WEBStress and mental well-being in the workplace Mental well-being in the workplace is an important part of overall health. These resources can help you create a psychologically healthy workplace, learn how to reduce organizational stressors, and effectively address serious issues such as suicide prevention.

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Safety Toolbox Topics & Safety Meeting Agenda SAIF

WEBEye safety tool box talk (CDC) A 15- to 30-minute discussion guide to prevent eye injuries and promote safe practices at your worksite. Total Worker Health® meeting guides (OHSU) These guides are developed for organizations integrating workplace safety and health and can be downloaded and printed freely. We want to help you establish your own

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Safety Meeting & Safety Officer Training SAIF

WEBEffective hazard recognition and control. Safety committees are required by law to conduct quarterly hazard inspections. This comprehensive guide will help you set up inspections and walk you through a variety of potential workplace hazards. Oregon law requires employers to create a safety committee and hold regular safety meetings.

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Writing effective safety and health policies, procedures, and rules

WEBGather feedback on policies, procedures, and rules to identify any gaps so they can be updated when necessary. Having good written policies, procedures, and rules helps employees work safely and conveys management’s commitment to worker health and well-being. These best practices are an important part of an effective overall safety program.

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Common Hazards In The Workplace & Hazard Identification SAIF

WEBHazard recognition and control. This comprehensive guide is designed to help employers conduct workplace inspections, identify hazards, and improve safety. Learn about the hierarchy of controls, with practical advice for putting them into practice. Use this generic checklist to identify common workplace hazards and note actions to be taken to

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Oregon Workplace Safety Meeting Topics SAIF

WEBLeigh Manning is a senior safety management consultant for SAIF in Eugene and has been working in professional safety for more than 15 years. Prior to SAIF, Leigh worked in risk management at Safeway, Inc. Leigh has a B.A. in journalism from the University of Oregon and a Master’s of Public Health from Portland State University.

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Safety committee resource guide

WEBSafety committee resource guide. Managing an effective safety committee takes planning and organization. This resource guide assembles several useful tools to help safety committees run smoothly—and help prevent workplace injuries. Check out the handy sections listed below to improve or establish your safety committee.

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12 Months of Safety Tips for the Workplace SAIF

WEB12 months of safety tips. We've got a year's worth of resources and training to help you get back to safety basics. January 15, 2024. Whether you need topics for your safety committee meetings or you just want to step up your workplace safety game, we’ve got a year’s worth of focus points for you. These topics represent the most frequently

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SAIF Health and Wellness Center

WEBThe health and wellness center is part of SAIF’s dedication to improving your wellness and that of your family. Providing on-site health care gives you convenient access to quality care, saves you time, and reduces your out-of-pocket expenses. And, of course, it does wonders for your health. Hours: Monday thru Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m

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Farm Safety Education & Tractor Safety Tips SAIF

WEBA significant percentage of agricultural injuries and fatalities occur on and around tractors. This video covers the nine important safety elements that Oregon OSHA requires every ag employer to review with their tractor drivers at least annually. Safety issues unique to the equipment and work environment are also discussed (2011).

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Mindfulness: focusing on the present moment for safety

WEBThis requires your brain to focus on the present. Count backwards in your mind. This is a great way to get back in system 2 thinking because it requires us to put items in a different order. This can bring you back to the present and can also help you become calmer if you are experiencing stress. Color, doodle, or draw.

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Target organs: What are they and why do they matter

WEBA target organ is an organ in the body that is most affected by a specific chemical, drug, bacteria, or other substance. For instance, the bacteria that causes tuberculosis targets the lungs. Most of the organs and systems in the body can be a target, but the most commonly referred to as a target organ when reading a safety data sheet are

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Program Self-Assessment

WEBEmployer Safety and Health Program Self-Assessment. We strongly encourage you to use SAIF’s other safety and health guides as you work through this process. They provide practical safety and health information to help you create a safer workplace. These guides can be accessed from our website, saif.com, or you can contact your SAIF safety

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How to energize your safety committee

WEBHere are 10 ways to energize your safety committee and achieve outstanding results: Combine safety and wellness committees. If you have one committee for safety and one for wellness, think about combining them to work on employee safety and health efforts together. The new committee can be energized by learning more about how safety and …

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About SAIF Oregon's Workers' Compensation Insurance Leader

WEBAbout SAIF. SAIF is Oregon's not-for-profit workers' compensation insurance company. Since 1914, we've been taking care of injured workers, helping people get back to work, and keeping rates low by focusing on workplace safety. Together with our partners, we strive to make Oregon the safest and healthiest place to work.

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