Weekly Safety Minute Week 28 - PowerPoint Presentation

1. Weekly Safety MinuteWeek 28July 12, 2021

2. Working Together Safely: Establishing Healthy HabitsWe all have a role to play in preventing the spread of COVID-19. Here are some healthy habits that you can practice to keep yourself and those around you safe at work. By remembering these steps we can all work together safely.

3. Maintain a Respectful WorkplaceDuring the COVID-19 pandemic there have been many changes we’ve had to adapt to, both in the workplace and in our personal lives. Please remember to be respectful to all those around. This includes being respectful of personal choices around physical boundaries and wearing personal protective equipment.Practicing respect in everything we do will help us continue to work safely together.

4. Important Reminder: Mandatory Safety TrainingEmployees and Leaders are reminded of the mandatory Safety Training that must be completed by September 30, 2021.  All courses are available for registration or completion in the LMS.  (Click the LEARN button on the Intranet to access the LMS.) You can confirm what courses you have completed/not completed in the LMS by clicking My Lime on the left-hand side, and then selecting the Assigned Learning Tab.  A green checkmark means completed, and a red x means yet to be completed.All Employees:All Leaders must also complete:Respectful WorkplaceWHMISCOVID-19Alcohol and Drug Administrative DirectiveLeadership In SafetyOH&S Legislation AwarenessStandard First Aid and CPROH&S Act Regulation and Code ReviewJoint Health and Safety Committee Leadership Training (now available in the LMS – 40 mins online course)If you have any questions, please email learn@rmwb.ca or safety@rmwb.ca.  

5. Pause for Health: RelaxationAre you stressed and don’t even know it? Some common signs are:Your teeth or mouth hurt.You get canker sores. You frequently have bad dreams. Your hair's falling out. You’re battling your bowels.Your ears are ringing.You’re forgetful. Let’s take a pause for our health this week and focus on finding a relaxation technique that works for you! It takes practice, but as you learn relaxation techniques, you can become more aware of muscle tension and other physical sensations of stress. Once you know what the stress response feels like, you can make a conscious effort to practice a relaxation technique the moment you start to feel stress symptoms. This can prevent stress from spiraling out of control.Remember that relaxation techniques are skills. As with any skill, your ability to relax improves with practice. Be patient with yourself. Don't let your effort to practice relaxation techniques become yet another stressor. If one relaxation technique doesn't work for you, try another technique. If none of your efforts at stress reduction seems to work, talk to your doctor about other options or call Homewood Health for more support at 1-800-663-1142!The benefits of relaxation techniques:Slowing heart rate.Lowering blood pressure.Slowing your breathing rate.Improving digestion.Maintaining normal blood sugar levels.Reducing activity of stress hormones.Increasing blood flow to major muscles.Reducing muscle tension and chronic pain.Remember your benefits are here for support! Try a massage, acupuncture or meet with a Dietician or Naturopath to reduce stress in any area of your life!Mental Health Tip of the WeekMake “downtime” a priority. Put time aside every day to do something relaxing.Try catching the sun sets at 10:15p.m., if you aren’t up for the 4:50 a.m. sunrise!

6. To find answers to frequently asked questions by employees, review the FAQ document at rmwb.ca/staff. Have questions about COVID-19? Email Covid.19@rmwb.ca Questions and More Information