2008 Safety events month by month

1. DON’T GET DISTRACTED……. JANUARY 2008 SAFE DRIVING & NUTRITION MONTH SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 3 10 17 24 2 9 16 23 8 15 22 5 12 19 4 11 18 25 7 14 21 6 13 20 27 26 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK To stay Healthy, you need to eat a variety of foods! 28 29 HOW IS YOUR DRIVING? ? DO YOU DRIVE DEFENSIVELY ? 30 CAUSE……… YOU DON’T WANT TO END UP LIKE THIS! DO YOU DRINK AND DRIVE? DO YOU WEAR YOUR SEATBELT? DO YOU COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AT THE STOP SIGN? How well do you eat? 31

3. ARE U STRESSED OUT? 3 17 24 2 9 16 23 1 8 15 22 7 14 21 6 13 20 5 12 19 26 4 11 18 25 MARCH 2008 HEALTH & WELLNESS MONTH SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY THOUGHT OF THE WEEK PHYSICAL FITNESS IS INTEGRAL TO YOUR HEALTH AND WELL BEING. 27 IT’S NO MYSTERY... EAT RIGHT AND EXERCISE TO BE STRESS FREE!!!!!!! 10 28 29 LEARN HOW TO CONDUCT SELF EXAMINATIONS 30 31 Cesar Chavez Day Good Friday

4. APRIL 2008 ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS MONTH SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 5 11 18 25 4 10 17 24 3 9 16 23 7 13 20 6 12 19 26 15 22 1 8 14 21 USED OIL IS TOXIC HAZARD. DO NOT DUMP IT INTO SEWERS. INSTEAD, TAKE IT TO A RECLAMATION CENTER. 27 28 RECYCLE AUTO OIL 2 29 30 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK “ Only you can prevent forest fires!” Protect the Delta Get a Tune-up!

5. MAY 2008 SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 8 15 22 7 14 6 13 20 3 10 2 9 16 23 12 19 4 11 18 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK 5 24 25 26 MEMORIAL DAY BE AWARE OF HAZARDS TRAVELING BY JOGGERS, BIKES, CURBS, POTHOLES, and TRAFFIC . REMOVE CLUTTER IN YOUR WORK AREA ... TO AVOID UNPLANNED TRIPS. 21 17 OR BY ENJOY THE SCENERY….. BUT BE AWARE OF 27 28 29 30 CLOSE ALL FILE DRAWERS. KEEP COMPUTER CABLES AND PHONE CORDS OUT OF YOUR WAY. 31 Falls are the Number 1 Killer!

6. JUNE 2008 SAFE AMERICA MONTH SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 5 12 19 4 11 18 25 3 10 17 24 7 14 21 6 13 20 2 9 16 1 8 15 22 SPORTS and SAFETY WEATHER ... . HAVE FUN!!! CHECK WEATHER REPORT WHEN PLANNING TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. 26 WATCH FOR… CHILDREN PLAYING 27 BE AWARE OF NATURAL HAZARDS … POISONOUS PLANTS, INSECTS AND SPIDERS . 23 KNOW YOUR LIMITATIONS… USE PROPER EQUIPMENT (HELMETS, ETC.) 28 29 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK … 30 Flag Day

8. AUGUST 2008 HOUSEKEEPING / MAINTENANCE MONTH SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 8 15 22 7 6 13 2 10 17 1 9 16 21 12 18 3 11 THOUGHT OF THE MONTH 24 23 25 BE AWARE OF ITEMS THAT CAN CUT YOU OR MAKE A PUNCTURE WOUND . 26 27 20 19 14 KEEP THINGS IN THEIR PLACE AND USE GOOD COMMON SENSE WHEN USING THEM. 28 30 GOOD HOUSEKEEPING MAKES GOOD SENSE. CLEAN UP SPILLS IMMEDIATELY! WELL MAINTAINED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT PREVENTS ACCIDENTS . MAKE SURE TOOLS ARE CLEAN AND IN GOOD WORKING ORDER BEFORE YOU PUT THEN AWAY. HAVE ENOUGH LIGHT TO SEE WHAT YOU’RE DOING DISPOSE OF TRASH, SCRAP, AND OTHER DEBRIS PROMPTLY. PLACE IT IN THE PROPER CONTAINERS. KEEP YOUR WORK AREA CLEAN. KEEP AISLES AND STAIRS CLEAR. DON’T LEAVE ANYTHING THAT COULD BE TRIPPED OVER. 29 31 5 4

9. SEPTEMBER 2008 CHILD SAFETY MONTH SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 4 16 18 25 3 10 24 2 9 23 6 13 20 5 12 19 15 22 7 14 21 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK 1 26 27 28 29 WALK - RIDE -WALK : GETTING TO SCHOOL SAFELY In the car… Fire Preparedness Make sure you have working smoke detectors in your home. Teach children the “stop, drop and roll” technique for smothering clothing fires. Guardians Of Guns Put safety locks on the guns. The best policy, don’t keep firearms in the home. Store them elsewhere. 30 11 Grandparents Day Ramadan Begins KEEP A CLOSE WATCH ON THEM 8 National Infant Mortality Awareness Month

10. OCTOBER 2008 NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION MONTH SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 11 18 25 6 17 24 5 16 23 2 20 1 12 19 26 4 15 22 3 14 21 27 28 PORTABLE ELECTRIC HEATERS DON’T USE HEATERS NEAR COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. NEVER USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS TO HELP IGNITE A FIRE. 29 7 9 10 30 NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION WEEK EVERY YEAR HAVE THE CHIMNEY AND FIREPLACE INSPECTED AND CLEANED BY PROFESSIONALS. BURN ONLY SEASONED HARDWOOD. COLUMBUS DAY 31 8

11. ALWAYS WEAR: NOVEMBER 2008 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT MONTH 4 11 18 25 3 10 17 24 2 9 16 23 1 8 15 7 14 6 13 20 5 12 19 26 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY THOUGHT OF THE WEEK VETERANS DAY WORK PLAY PROPER HAND PROTECTION WHEN CHOPPING OR SAWING FIREWOOD . FOLLOW ALL Cal- OSHA REQUIREMENTS. 27 22 21 HAPPY THANKSGIVING PROPER EYE PROTECTION WHEN OPERATING POWER TOOLS. WEAR HEAD PROTECTION WHEN REQUIRED. PROTECT YOUR HEARING USE PROPER EQUIPMENT WHEN BICYCLING, AND INLINE SKATING, etc…. 28 29 30

12. DECEMBER 2008 SAFE TOYS & NATIONAL DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING AWARENESS MONTH SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 4 11 18 25 3 10 17 24 2 9 16 23 6 13 20 5 12 19 26 1 8 15 22 7 14 21 HOLIDAY SAFETY PROGRAM ……. TOYS ALCOHOL DO NOT TAKE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS NOT PRESCRIBED FOR YOU . FOLLOW MEDICATION DOSAGE AND PRECAUTIONS . DO NOT HAVE OR ENCOURAGE ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD 27 28 NEVER MIX ALCOHOL AND DRUGS ... FRIENDS DON’T LET FRIENDS DRIVE DRUNK… EXAMINE EACH TOY THOROUGHLY AVOID TOYS WITH ELASTIC OR STRINGS ... ALWAYS SHOP FOR SPECIFIC AGE GROUPS… DRUGS 29 30 CALL A TAXI.. 31