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June 2007 - National Safety Month
School is out, backyard barbeques are firing up, we're taking to the roads and it's a great time to focus on safety- at work, at home and at play. June is National Safety Month, and the Department of Consumer Affairs in partnership with the National Safety Council offers you this opportunity to educate yourself and your family about safety.
Each week in June will have its own special focus- Workplace Safety, Driving Safety, Emergency Preparedness and Safety in the Home and Community. Check back weekly for links to websites and resources that can help you have a safe summer and learn safety skills to last a lifetime.
June 4-8 Workplace Safety
Whether you're a teen taking your first summer job, a contractor that works in the blazing summer sun, or an office worker who just can't shake that 'crick in the neck' or lower back strain, this is your week to focus on safety in the workplace. Check out the links below for resources and information to help you stay safe at work.
The National Safety Council offers tips on everything from ergonomics
to wearing the right protective gear:
http://www.nsc.org/issues/
http://www.nsc.org/resources/Factsheets/hl/backcare.aspx
Cal/Osha offers a variety of resources, including those to help you avoid heat-related illness on the job:
From aerosols to West Nile Virus, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health links you to information on just about any safety concern you might encounter on the job.
Make your first summer job a safe one- this site for teen construction workers could be a lifesaver!
A drug-free workplace is a safer workplace- see how you can help:
June 11-15 Driving Safety
Despite the cost of filling up the tank, Californians will still be taking to the road this summer. It's a good time to brush up on your driver safety skills, take new driver training and even learn the rules of the road for those of us relying on pedal power. There are lots of resources to help- just visit the sites below!
Curb Driving Behaviors that Cause Crashes
California Department of Motor Vehicles
(DMV):
Driving
tips for Seniors:
Driving Safety for Teens:
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/teenweb/
http://www.teendriving.com/
Driving
Safety for teens and adults:
Motorcycle and bicycle driving safety:
Car safety for kids isn't just about traffic accidents
For a list of additional traffic safety websites, visit the California Office of Traffic Safety
June 18-22 Emergency Preparedness
Having an emergency plan the whole family knows and has practiced is crucial to surviving a disaster. Being prepared for emergencies, both large and small, can help you and your loved ones have peace of mind and make "weathering the storm" that much easier.
There are many ways to be prepared for an emergency. The Department of Homeland Security has an excellent list of 30 tips on how to be prepared.
Californians are familiar with the potential for our own brand of natural disasters, and these resources include important steps to take in preparing for them.
Los Angeles County Fire Department - Earthquake Preparedness Plan
Community Emergency Response Teams often play a critical role in disaster response:
June 25-29 Safety in the Home and Community
Take a few moments this week to explore the many ways to help keep your home and community safe, and have fun teaching your children to do the same with the links DCA has provided below:
California Attorney General's website for a safe California
Helping Kids Learn to Play it Safe
Cyber-Security from Homeland Security:
On-Line Privacy Protection from the Department
of Consumer Affairs' Office of Privacy Protection
FEMA--- Heat Safety
Is the air inside your home safe?
You can avoid falls inside the home.
Picnic and Barbeque Food Safety
Whether planting shrubs or putting in a pool, call 811 before you dig!
Its yard sale season- watch out for used items that may have been
recalled!
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
For Kids- Explore a fire truck with Sparky the Fire Dog or play at Sparky's Arcade!
Safety Tips from the National Fire Safety Association
Help make your community safer with neighborhood watch programs
http://www.usaonwatch.org/
http://www.nnwi.org/
