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Zurich Resilience Solutions Risk Engineering Distribution center manager’s 2022 Safety calendar
Distribution center manager's How the calendar works Each calendar date has a daily safety topic listed. After the month of December, or page 15 of the calendar, there are talking points listed that correspond with the safety topic for that date. Distribution center managers can use the talking points to assist in communicating the safety message for the day. The safety topics in the calendar repeat every three months. The information in this calendar is a compilation of effective discussion points to help reduce your overall risk. The calendar should be of great value to your operation. Management generating safety awareness is a key practice to help control and reduce claims and related expenses. The safety topics provided cover slip, trip and fall prevention, powered material handling, manual material handling, cutting safety, fire extinguisher safety, sprinkler system testing, industrial rack/module safety and a large number of other topics. 2022 Safety Calendar 2
Distribution center manager's January
1
Misuse of chemicals or
cleaning agents can be
dangerous.
New Year's Day
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Use proper Personal A key phrase in Know where the Text messaging and Why do we have safety Never use a damaged Before an incident
Protective Equipment accident prevention is emergency eyewash talking on a cell phone meetings? ladder. occurs, post
(PPE) when changing 'anticipating risk.' stations/drenching while driving are emergency numbers
forklift or industrial facilities are located classified as distracted (911).
truck batteries in the and how to use them. driving.
distribution center.
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
You can't fool safety Keep storage away Take extra precautions Do not let a near miss Forklifts are to be How often should you Do you know what an
devices. from electrical panels. when taking fire go unreported. checked at the inspect powered 'SDS' is?
protection systems out beginning of each shift material handling
of service. Notify the (brake, horns, steering, equipment (i.e.,
fire department, fire extinguisher and forklifts)?
insurance company, other controls for
and risk management. proper operation).
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Never climb racking or Ensure adequate Do not jump out of or First aid kits/First aid Lockout/tagout-affected Pallets should be What does your 'right
step onto elevated clearance for materials climb through dock logs employees. maintained in good, to know' refer to?
racking. stored near sprinkler doors. safe operating
heads to permit proper condition.
functioning of the
system.
MLK Jr's Birthday
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Correct or report slip, DC Safety inspections You receive a bomb We should wear our Fire exits and aisles. Taking shortcuts can What does 'building a
trip, and fall hazards. are not complete until threat. What do you Personal Protective lead to accidents. bridge' mean regarding
they are documented. do? Equipment (PPE). back safety?
30 31 Happy New Year
Flammable and When is it acceptable Let's kick off a safe
combustible materials to leave forklifts new year!
should be minimized. unattended on dock
boards or trailers?
2022 Safety Calendar 3Distribution center manager's February
1 2 3 4 5
All associate accidents A minimum width of 36 Are all electrical panels Immediately clean up Confirm sprinkler
must be reported within inches must be properly covered? any spills on the floor systems are tested.
24 hours. maintained in all exit that could cause
pathways. someone to slip and
fall.
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
A neat and clean Are all electrical panels Lacerations by box Do you know your Use good judgment A key to preventing eye Are all stairwells clear
workplace is necessary properly covered? cutters are common in company's emergency and… incidents is to always and free of
for safety. the retail trade. action plan? wear the proper obstruction?
Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) when
required.
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Fire extinguishers, Do you know where The handling of empty Buckle up when Good shoes are Do all electrical outlets Document non-
sprinkler risers, and fire materials are located to pallets may seem like a traveling to and from essential to a good have secure face functional lights and
alarm equipment. clean up spills or rather routine job, but work. safety program. plates? repair ASAP!
debris? do not be fooled!
Valentine's Day Ash Wednesday
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Exit signs with arrows Are all fire Fire extinguisher Pallet safety How you respond when Report missing fire Do you know where
should correctly reflect extinguishers fully basics: use the 'PASS' investigating accidents extinguishers. materials are located to
the direction of travel to charged? system to put out the and injuries could clean up spills or
exit the building. fire. make all the difference. debris?
President's Day
27 28 Post OSHA Log
Know your When you work with By Feb 1, Post OSHA
responsibility in every chemicals, you have a 300A summary log in a
emergency situation. right to know… conspicuous place or
places where notices to
employees are
customarily posted.
2022 Safety Calendar 4Distribution center manager's March
1 2 3 4 5
Non-DC employees Why wear safety When you have an Fire extinguisher Please use the
should not be allowed shoes? object to lift that is too basics. handrails.
to enter unless… heavy or bulky, get
help!
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Make sure to keep Cardboard baler safety Always exercise Are switches in They say hindsight is a Wheels must be Snow and ice control.
working areas clean to extreme caution. electrical panels perfect science… chocked or trailer
prevent slips, trips, and properly labeled? restraints engaged at
falls. all times during the
loading or unloading of
trailers.
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
When beginning work When do I report an Equipment powered by Before you begin to An uncluttered When choosing a box Pallet safety
on order pickers (aka injury or accident to my air, gas, electricity or lift… distribution center cutter, you need the
cherry pickers)… supervisor? other energy sources shows respect for right one for the job.
should be locked out those who visit and Use a safety-type box
and/or tagged out work there. cutter at all times.
before work on that
equipment begins.
Daylight Savings Begins St. Patrick’s Day
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
What is the proper way What is safety Are you prepared to act Extension cord use My hearing protection Check compactors to Secure compressed
to lift a carton/object? accountability? in an emergency? is uncomfortable. confirm all safety gas cylinders to
controls are in place. prevent them from
falling over, injuring
people, and possibly
becoming an unguided
missile.
27 28 29 30 31 Spring Forward
What is the two person Bloodborne pathogens: Are you prepared for When on a ladder, Conveyor Safety Daylight Savings
approach in regard to what does 'standard emergencies? remember the belt Starts: Check the
slip, trip or fall precautions' mean? buckle rule. batteries in your smoke
prevention? and carbon monoxide
detectors and replace if
necessary.
Passover
2022 Safety Calendar 5Distribution center manager's April
Save OSHA Log 1 2
At the end of the Misuse of chemicals or Use proper Personal
month take down and cleaning agents can be Protective Equipment
file the OSHA 300A dangerous. (PPE) when changing
summary log with your forklift or industrial
permanent records. truck batteries in the
distribution center.
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
A key phrase in Know where the Text messaging and Why do we have safety Never use a damaged Before an incident You can't fool safety
accident prevention is emergency eyewash talking on a cell phone meetings? ladder. occurs, post devices.
'anticipating risk.' stations/drenching while driving are emergency numbers
facilities are located classified as distracted (911).
and how to use them. driving.
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Keep storage away Take extra precautions Do not let a near miss Forklifts are to be How often should you Do you know what an Never climb racking or
from electrical panels. when taking fire go unreported. checked at the inspect powered 'SDS' is? step onto elevated
protection systems out beginning of each shift material handling racking.
of service. Notify the (brake, horns, steering, equipment (i.e.,
fire department, fire extinguisher and forklifts)?
insurance company, other controls for
and risk management. proper operation).
Good Friday
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Ensure adequate Do not jump out of or First aid kits/First aid Lockout/tagout-affected Pallets should be What does your 'right Correct or report slip,
clearance for materials climb through dock logs employees. maintained in good, to know' refer to? trip, and fall hazards.
stored near sprinkler doors. safe operating
heads to permit proper condition.
functioning of the
system.
Easter
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
DC Safety inspections You receive a bomb We should wear our Fire exits and aisles. Taking shortcuts can What does 'building a Flammable and
are not complete until threat. What do you Personal Protective lead to accidents. bridge' mean regarding combustible materials
they are documented. do? Equipment (PPE). back safety? should be minimized.
2022 Safety Calendar 6Distribution center manager's May
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
All associate accidents A minimum width of 36 Are all electrical panels Immediately clean up Confirm sprinkler A neat and clean Are all electrical panels
must be reported within inches must be properly covered? any spills on the floor systems are tested. workplace is necessary properly covered?
24 hours. maintained in all exit that could cause for safety.
pathways. someone to slip and
fall.
Cinco de Mayo
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Lacerations by box Do you know your Use good judgment A key to preventing eye Are all stairwells clear Fire extinguishers, Do you know where
cutters are common in company's emergency and… incidents is to always and free of sprinkler risers, and fire materials are located to
the retail trade. action plan? wear the proper obstruction? alarm equipment. clean up spills or
Personal Protective debris?
Equipment (PPE) when
required.
Mother's Day
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
The handling of empty Buckle up when Good shoes are Do all electrical outlets Document non- Exit signs with arrows Are all fire
pallets may seem like a traveling to and from essential to a good have secure face functional lights and should correctly reflect extinguishers fully
rather routine job, but work. safety program. plates? repair ASAP! the direction of travel to charged?
do not be fooled! exit the building.
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Fire extinguisher Pallet safety How you respond when Report missing fire Do you know where Know your When you work with
basics: use the 'PASS' investigating accidents extinguishers. materials are located to responsibility in every chemicals, you have a
system to put out the and injuries could clean up spills or emergency situation. right to know…
fire. make all the difference. debris?
29 30 31
Remember that there is Falls through roofing Don't take shortcuts!
no smoking in the and skylights
workplace.
Memorial Day
2022 Safety Calendar 7Distribution center manager's June
1 2 3 4
Non-DC employees Why wear safety When you have an Fire extinguisher
should not be allowed shoes? object to lift that is too basics.
to enter unless… heavy or bulky, get
help!
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Please use the Make sure to keep Cardboard baler safety Always exercise Are switches in They say hindsight is a Wheels must be
handrails. working areas clean to extreme caution. electrical panels perfect science… chocked or trailer
prevent slips, trips, and properly labeled? restraints engaged at
falls. all times during the
loading or unloading of
trailers.
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Snow and ice control. When beginning work When do I report an Equipment powered by Before you begin to An uncluttered When choosing a box
on order pickers (aka injury or accident to my air, gas, electricity or lift… distribution center cutter, you need the
cherry pickers)… supervisor? other energy sources shows respect for right one for the job.
should be locked out those who visit and Use a safety-type box
and/or tagged out work there. cutter at all times.
before work on that
equipment begins.
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Pallet safety What is the proper way What is safety Are you prepared to act Extension cord use My hearing protection Check compactors to
to lift a carton/object? accountability? in an emergency? is uncomfortable. confirm all safety
controls are in place.
Father's Day
26 27 28 29 30
Secure compressed What is the two-person Bloodborne pathogens: Are you prepared for When on a ladder,
gas cylinders to approach in regard to what does 'standard emergencies? remember the belt
prevent them from slip, trip or fall precautions' mean? buckle rule.
falling over, injuring prevention?
people, and possibly
becoming an unguided
missile.
2022 Safety Calendar 8Distribution center manager's July
1 2
Misuse of chemicals or Use proper Personal
cleaning agents can be Protective Equipment
dangerous. (PPE) when changing
forklift or industrial
truck batteries in the
distribution center.
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
A key phrase in Know where the Text messaging and Why do we have safety Never use a damaged Before an incident You can't fool safety
accident prevention is emergency eyewash talking on a cell phone meetings? ladder. occurs, post devices.
'anticipating risk.' stations/drenching while driving are emergency numbers
facilities are located classified as distracted (911).
and how to use them. driving.
Independence Day
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Keep storage away Take extra precautions Do not let a near miss Forklifts are to be How often should you Do you know what an Never climb racking or
from electrical panels. when taking fire go unreported. checked at the inspect powered 'SDS' is? step onto elevated
protection systems out beginning of each shift material handling racking.
of service. Notify the (brake, horns, steering, equipment (i.e.,
fire department, fire extinguisher and forklifts)?
insurance company, other controls for
and risk management. proper operation).
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Ensure adequate Do not jump out of or First aid kits/First aid Lockout/tagout-affected Pallets should be What does your 'right Correct or report slip,
clearance for materials climb through dock logs employees. maintained in good, to know' refer to? trip, and fall hazards.
stored near sprinkler doors. safe operating
heads to permit proper condition.
functioning of the
system.
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
DC Safety inspections You receive a bomb We should wear our Fire exits and aisles. Taking shortcuts can What does 'building a Flammable and
are not complete until threat. What do you Personal Protective lead to accidents. bridge' mean regarding combustible materials
they are documented. do? Equipment (PPE). back safety? should be minimized.
31
When is it acceptable
to leave forklifts
unattended on dock
boards or trailers?
2022 Safety Calendar 9Distribution center manager's August
1 2 3 4 5 6
All associate accidents A minimum width of 36 Are all electrical panels Immediately clean up Confirm sprinkler A neat and clean
must be reported within inches must be properly covered? any spills on the floor systems are tested. workplace is necessary
24 hours. maintained in all exit that could cause for safety.
pathways. someone to slip and
fall.
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Are all electrical panels Lacerations by box Do you know your Use good judgment A key to preventing eye Are all stairwells clear Fire extinguishers,
properly covered? cutters are common in company's emergency and… incidents is to always and free of sprinkler risers, and fire
the retail trade. action plan? wear the proper obstruction? alarm equipment.
Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) when
required.
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Do you know where The handling of empty Buckle up when Good shoes are Do all electrical outlets Document non- Exit signs with arrows
materials are located to pallets may seem like a traveling to and from essential to a good have secure face functional lights and should correctly reflect
clean up spills or rather routine job, but work. safety program. plates? repair ASAP! the direction of travel to
debris? do not be fooled! exit the building.
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Are all fire Fire extinguisher Pallet safety How you respond when Report missing fire Do you know where Know your
extinguishers fully basics: use the 'PASS' investigating accidents extinguishers. materials are located to responsibility in every
charged? system to put out the and injuries could clean up spills or emergency situation.
fire. make all the difference. debris?
28 29 30 31 School Starts
When you work with Remember that there is Falls through roofing Don't take shortcuts! The new school year is
chemicals, you have a no smoking in the and skylights coming, watch for
right to know… workplace. buses!
2022 Safety Calendar 10Distribution center manager's September
1 2 3
Non-DC employees Why wear safety When you have an
should not be allowed shoes? object to lift that is too
to enter unless… heavy or bulky, get
help!
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Fire extinguisher Please use the Make sure to keep Cardboard baler safety Always exercise Are switches in They say hindsight is a
basics. handrails. working areas clean to extreme caution. electrical panels perfect science…
prevent slips, trips, and properly labeled?
falls.
Labor Day
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Wheels must be Snow and ice control. When beginning work When do I report an Equipment powered by Before you begin to An uncluttered
chocked or trailer on order pickers (aka injury or accident to my air, gas, electricity or lift… distribution center
restraints engaged at cherry pickers)… supervisor? other energy sources shows respect for
all times during the should be locked out those who visit and
loading or unloading of and/or tagged out work there.
trailers. before work on that
equipment begins.
Yom Kippur
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
When choosing a box Pallet safety What is the proper way What is safety Are you prepared to act Extension cord use My hearing protection
cutter, you need the to lift a carton/object? accountability? in an emergency? is uncomfortable.
right one for the job.
Use a safety-type box
cutter at all times.
25 26 27 28 29 30
Check compactors to Secure compressed What is the two person Bloodborne pathogens: Are you prepared for When on a ladder,
confirm all safety gas cylinders to approach in regard to what does 'standard emergencies? remember the belt
controls are in place. prevent them from slip, trip or fall precautions' mean? buckle rule.
falling over, injuring prevention?
people, and possibly
becoming an unguided
missile.
2022 Safety Calendar 11Distribution center manager's October
1
Misuse of chemicals or
cleaning agents can be
dangerous.
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Use proper Personal A key phrase in Know where the Text messaging and Why do we have safety Never use a damaged Before an incident
Protective Equipment accident prevention is emergency eyewash talking on a cell phone meetings? ladder. occurs, post
(PPE) when changing 'anticipating risk.' stations/drenching while driving are emergency numbers
forklift or industrial facilities are located classified as distracted (911).
truck batteries in the and how to use them. driving.
distribution center.
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
You can't fool safety Keep storage away Take extra precautions Do not let a near miss Forklifts are to be How often should you Do you know what an
devices. from electrical panels. when taking fire go unreported. checked at the inspect powered 'SDS' is?
protection systems out beginning of each shift material handling
of service. Notify the (brake, horns, steering, equipment (i.e.,
fire department, fire extinguisher and forklifts)?
insurance company, other controls for
and risk management. proper operation).
Columbus Day
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Never climb racking or Ensure adequate Do not jump out of or First aid kits/First aid Lockout/tagout-affected Pallets should be What does your 'right
step onto elevated clearance for materials climb through dock logs employees. maintained in good, to know' refer to?
racking. stored near sprinkler doors. safe operating
heads to permit proper condition.
functioning of the
system.
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Correct or report slip, DC Safety inspections You receive a bomb We should wear our Fire exits and aisles. Taking shortcuts can What does 'building a
trip, and fall hazards. are not complete until threat. What do you Personal Protective lead to accidents. bridge' mean regarding
they are documented. do? Equipment (PPE). back safety?
30 31 Fire Prevention Month
Flammable and When is it acceptable Fire Safety Month is
combustible materials to leave forklifts here!
should be minimized. unattended on dock
boards or trailers?
Halloween
2022 Safety Calendar 12Distribution center manager's November
1 2 3 4 5
All associate accidents A minimum width of 36 Are all electrical panels Immediately clean up Confirm sprinkler
must be reported within inches must be properly covered? any spills on the floor systems are tested.
24 hours. maintained in all exit that could cause
pathways. someone to slip and
fall.
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
A neat and clean Are all electrical panels Lacerations by box Do you know your Use good judgment A key to preventing eye Are all stairwells clear
workplace is necessary properly covered? cutters are common in company's emergency and… incidents is to always and free of
for safety. the retail trade. action plan? wear the proper obstruction?
Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) when
required.
Daylight Savings Ends Veterans Day
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Fire extinguishers, Do you know where The handling of empty Buckle up when Good shoes are Do all electrical outlets Document non-
sprinkler risers, and fire materials are located to pallets may seem like a traveling to and from essential to a good have secure face functional lights and
alarm equipment. clean up spills or rather routine job, but work. safety program. plates? repair ASAP!
debris? do not be fooled!
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Exit signs with arrows Are all fire Fire extinguisher Pallet safety How you respond when Report missing fire Do you know where
should correctly reflect extinguishers fully basics: use the 'PASS' investigating accidents extinguishers. materials are located to
the direction of travel to charged? system to put out the and injuries could clean up spills or
exit the building. fire. make all the difference. debris?
Thanksgiving
27 28 29 30 Fall Back
Know your When you work with Remember that there is Falls through roofing Daylight Savings Ends:
responsibility in every chemicals, you have a no smoking in the and skylights Check the batteries in
emergency situation. right to know… workplace. your smoke and carbon
monoxide detectors
and replace if
necessary.
Hanukkah
2022 Safety Calendar 13Distribution center manager's December
1 2 3
Non-DC employees Why wear safety When you have an
should not be allowed shoes? object to lift that is too
to enter unless… heavy or bulky, get
help!
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Fire extinguisher Please use the Make sure to keep Cardboard baler safety Always exercise Are switches in They say hindsight is a
basics. handrails. working areas clean to extreme caution. electrical panels perfect science…
prevent slips, trips, and properly labeled?
falls.
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Wheels must be Snow and ice control. When beginning work When do I report an Equipment powered by Before you begin to An uncluttered
chocked or trailer on order pickers (aka injury or accident to my air, gas, electricity or lift… distribution center
restraints engaged at cherry pickers)… supervisor? other energy sources shows respect for
all times during the should be locked out those who visit and
loading or unloading of and/or tagged out work there.
trailers. before work on that
equipment begins.
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
When choosing a box Pallet safety What is the proper way What is safety Are you prepared to act Extension cord use My hearing protection
cutter, you need the to lift a carton/object? accountability? in an emergency? is uncomfortable.
right one for the job.
Use a safety-type box
cutter at all times.
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Check compactors to Secure compressed What is the two person Bloodborne pathogens: Are you prepared for When on a ladder, Conveyor Safety
confirm all safety gas cylinders to approach in regard to what does 'standard emergencies? remember the belt
controls are in place. prevent them from slip, trip or fall precautions' mean? buckle rule.
falling over, injuring prevention?
people, and possibly
becoming an unguided
missile.
Christmas New Year's Eve
2022 Safety Calendar 14Distribution center manager's
Responses
The purpose of this calendar is to provide management with a daily safety topic that can be discussed at
morning meetings or shift change meetings. The idea behind the calendar is repetitive training. However,
some of the topics may be new and of great value to management and associates. Management may help
verify the correct response to daily conditions by regularly training staff members and hourly associates on
these topics. Not every possible scenario is listed on the calendar. The situations that are listed are those
we know may occur from time to time that might affect the safety and security of associates, customers,
vendors, and the distribution center. These topics repeat approximately every three months.
Jan | Apr | Jul | Oct
Day Statement Response
1 Misuse of Using chemicals properly and with precaution = safety
chemicals or
cleaning
agents can
be
dangerous.
2 Use proper When changing forklift or truck batteries, wear:
Personal
• Protective aprons, gloves, goggles, and face shields are required for filling
Protective
forklift batteries and
Equipment
(PPE) when • Safety harnesses must be used when operating order-pickers.
changing
forklift or
industrial
truck
batteries in
the
distribution
center.
2022 Safety Calendar 15Distribution center manager's
Jan | Apr | Jul | Oct
Day Statement Response
3 A key phrase By anticipating what could happen, it is possible to take safety steps to prevent
in accident an accident.
prevention is
'anticipating
risk.'
4 Know where In any area where chemicals are located, where a splash to the eyes or on the
the body could occur, plumbed emergency eyewash stations and drenching
emergency facilities need to be located within 10 seconds access time. Know where they
eyewash are located, confirm they are accessible and make sure you know how to use
stations/ them. Remember, you will need to flush for a minimum of 15 minutes, or until
drenching the burning stops. For eye splashes, make sure you know how to hold your
facilities are eyes open under flowing water.
located and
how to use
them.
5 Text Text messaging and talking on a cell phone while driving are classified as
messaging distracted driving and illegal in a growing number of states. Many accidents,
and talking including fatal ones, occur each day because drivers are texting or talking on a
on a cell cell phone. Avoid these two potentially deadly distractions while driving.
phone while
driving are
classified as
distracted
driving.
6 Why do we Safety meetings are a perfect opportunity for you to communicate any safety
have safety ideas or concerns that you may have. Participate in your safety meetings. If you
meetings? don't participate, your ideas will not be h e a r d.
2022 Safety Calendar 16Distribution center manager's
Jan | Apr | Jul | Oct
Day Statement Response
7 Never use a Using damaged ladders is a recipe for disaster. When you least expect it, the
damaged ladder will fail, and the resultant injury may be severe. Before use, inspect
ladder. ladders for cracks, bent or missing rungs, etc. Do not load ladders beyond their
maximum manufacturer’s rated capacity which includes the total weight of the
climber, tools, supplies, and other objects placed upon the ladder. When
purchasing a ladder for work or home, remember to buy a properly rated ladder
that is the right size and type for the intended use. Ladder ratings are created
by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the current rating of
ladders is as follows:
• Special Duty (Type I-AA): 375 pounds
• Extra Heavy Duty (Type I-A): 300 pounds
• Heavy Duty (Type I): 250 pounds
• Medium Duty (Type II): 225 pounds
• Light Duty (Type III): 200 pounds
8 Before an Remember that not all communities are covered by a 911 service, so do not
incident assume that dialing 911 will reach the emergency service provider. Train all
occurs, post managers and associates on communication protocols and emergency
emergency response.
numbers
(911).
9 You can't Tampering with safety devices creates an unnecessary exposure for anyone
fool safety working around equipment. Removing safety guards or covers or bypassing
devices. safety switches leads to increased risk of serious injury. Report violations of
this nature to management for investigation.
10 Keep storage Always maintain at least a 36-inch clearance in case of an emergency.
away from
electrical
panels.
2022 Safety Calendar 17Distribution center manager's
Jan | Apr | Jul | Oct
Day Statement Response
11 Take extra Notify the proper authorities to avoid a delayed alarm. Notify the alarm
precautions company, fire department, insurance carrier, corporate safety department, or
when taking other designated corporate representative before taking the system out of
fire protection service. Minimizing hazards and delaying hazardous operations (hot work, etc.)
systems out while the fire alarm or sprinkler system is out of service, makes good sense.
of service. Maintain a fire watch until the fire protection system has been restored. Call all
Notify the fire parties back when the system has been put back in service.
department,
insurance
company,
and risk
management.
12 Do not let a Failure to report a near miss provides an opportunity for a serious accident to
near miss go occur. A near miss is an incident in which someone could have gotten hurt.
unreported. Management and associates need to evaluate or investigate the incident and
put a plan in place to make certain another near miss or actual loss does not
occur.
13 Forklifts are Any forklift that needs repair must be taken out of operation and properly
to be repaired.
checked at
the beginning
of each shift
(brake, horns,
steering, fire
extinguisher
and other
controls for
proper
operation).
2022 Safety Calendar 18Distribution center manager's
Jan | Apr | Jul | Oct
Day Statement Response
14 How often Perform inspections at the beginning of each shift or more frequently, using a
should you Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR)
inspect
powered
material
handling
equipment
(i.e.,
forklifts)?
15 Do you know Previously referred to as MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets), new global
what an regulations include the renaming of these sheets as Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
'SDS' is? This will be a gradual change over calendar years 2013-2015, as manufacturers
replace the old with the new nomenclature. SDS are safety data sheets that
explain the hazards of the chemicals you work with and the necessary
precautions to take when using these chemicals, as well as first aid procedures
when exposure occurs. SDS for chemicals should be readily available to all
personnel in work areas where the chemicals are present. Information on SDS
use is part of the company's Hazard Communication program, an OSHA
requirement.
16 Never climb Warehouse racks are not designed for or intended to be used as climbing,
racking or walking, or working surface. Do not allow order picker operators to step on
step onto rack supports or wire mesh decking. Serious fall injuries can occur.
elevated
racking.
2022 Safety Calendar 19Distribution center manager's
Jan | Apr | Jul | Oct
Day Statement Response
17 Ensure There should not be any storage within 18 inches of sprinkler heads in the
adequate warehouse. If storage is blocking sprinkler heads and a fire starts, it will take a
clearance for great deal longer for the heads to activate, which will allow the fire to grow in
materials size. This may hinder visitors and employees from safely evacuating a given
stored near area of the DC. Sprinkler heads that are inadvertently painted should also be
sprinkler identified and replaced by a licensed fire protection professional. NFPA 13,
heads to Chapter 8, sections 8.5.6.1 through 8.5.6.5, has more details regarding sprinkler
permit proper head clearance. Certain commodities and special sprinkler heads may require
functioning of additional clearance. For example, 36 inches of clearance from sprinkler heads
the system. is required for rubber tire storage. The authority having jurisdiction may also set
more demanding standards.
18 Do not jump Use designated employee stairways to enter or exit the building to avoid
out of or injury.
climb
through dock
doors.
19 First aid kits/ Distribution centers should have first aid kits that are supplied based on the
First aid logs number of employees working at the location. The kit or kits should contain an
adequate supply of first aid materials that are routinely audited to ensure kits
are clean and stocked. Bulk tubes of first aid creams, bottles of hydrogen
peroxide or used eyewash bottles should not be part of the kit as they can
become contaminated after one use. Use only single packet cut cleaners,
antibiotic packets, etc. Ensure there are no medications in the kits. Utilize a first
aid log to document first aid kit use. In the event a minor cut or injury requires a
doctor visit, the log can be referred to when filling out a claim report.
20 Lockout/ Never take shortcuts when it comes to industrial safety. Properly lockout and
tagout- tagout equipment as required before performing repairs or needed servicing.
affected Serious injuries can occur, such as amputations, de-gloving, or electrical
employees. shock. Inform affected workers in regard to the activity being performing.
Ensure those affected employees are trained on lockout/tagout procedures
and know to not remove the lock or tag that has been applied.
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21 Pallets Poorly maintained and damaged pallets could lead to materials falling off the
should be racks and causing property damage and serious or fatal injuries. Ensure a plan
maintained in is in place to monitor pallet storage frequently during the day. Unsafe
good, safe conditions noted should be corrected immediately.
operating
condition.
22 What does You have a right to know what hazardous chemicals and materials you may be
your 'right to exposed to in the workplace.
know' refer
to?
23 Correct or Slips, trips, and falls are the most common accidents in America. Every effort
report slip, should be made to eliminate these hazards.
trip, and fall
hazards. Correct or report poor housekeeping situations immediately.
Contact a Zurich risk engineer for a risk topic on this subject.
24 DC Safety In the event of an accident, fire or other emergency, part of the defense of the
inspections DC's actions is the documentation of training, preventative maintenance, and
are not inspections related to safety; if you 'document it', you can prove you did it.
complete
until they are
documented.
25 You receive a Know your procedures! During an evacuation, assemble at least 500 feet from
bomb threat. the building.
What do you
do?
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26 We should Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be worn anytime there is a risk of
wear our injury when using power tools or when working in a noisy environment. For
Personal many of us, the risk is even greater at home. When mowing grass, using power
Protective tools, sharpening mower blades, etc., make sure to wear the appropriate PPE.
Equipment
(PPE).
27 Fire exits and Fire exits and aisles in distribution centers should always be accessible and
aisles. free of storage. A general rule would be to ensure the aisle heading to an
emergency exit is as wide as the door opening or at least 36 inches. The
authority having jurisdiction may set more demanding aisle widths.
28 Taking Disregarding safe practices is not going to save enough time to make a
shortcuts can significant difference. However, any accident or injury is guaranteed to have an
lead to effect.
accidents.
29 What does You may occasionally bend over to pick up a piece of paper or other debris or
'building a items on the floor or ground. When you do, be sure to 'build a bridge'. This
bridge' mean simply means to support your upper body (which weighs significantly more
regarding than your lower body). This can be accomplished by placing one hand on your
back safety? knee or inner thigh or on a stable item, such as a table or counter. This support
of your upper body will lower the risk of injuring your lower back. Strains/
overexertion injuries remain one of the top workers' compensation causes of
loss for your industry.
30 Flammable Simply put, reducing the amount of flammable and combustible materials
and minimizes the potential fire hazard presented by these materials. The fewer the
combustible better.
materials
should be
minimized.
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31 When is it Never.
acceptable to
leave forklifts
unattended
on dock
boards or
trailers?
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1 All associate All associates should have received training regarding the company
accidents requirement to report claims to their supervisor or the senior manager on duty
must be immediately.
reported
within 24
hours.
2 A minimum To make certain adequate pathways, 36 inches is a bare minimum; it is also the
width of 36 minimum for the ADA. Keep storage out of the pathways.
inches must
be
maintained in
all exit
pathways.
3 Are all Serviced electrical panels are sometimes not restored to a safe condition by
electrical the service representative. Inspect electrical panels at least monthly to make
panels certain the covers and all protective pieces to the panels have been properly
properly placed back on the equipment. Confirm all of the electrical circuitry is covered.
covered? Unsafe conditions noted should be corrected immediately by a licensed
electrician.
4 Immediately If immediate clean-up is not possible, clearly mark or barricade the hazard and
clean up any report it to maintenance, your supervisor, or another responsible associate.
spills on the
floor that
could cause
someone to
slip and fall.
5 Confirm Sprinkler systems can be very intimidating to untrained personnel. Those not
sprinkler trained should rely on licensed fire protection representatives to perform
systems are required testing. Additional information can be located in the NFPA 25 standard
tested. and from your Zurich Risk Engineer.
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6 A neat and Good housekeeping is an integral part of every job. In order to have a pleasant
clean and safe place to work, all employees must do their part to keep the entire
workplace is operation clean and orderly.
necessary for
safety.
7 Are all Serviced electrical panels are sometimes not restored to a safe condition by
electrical the service representative. Inspect electrical panels at least monthly to make
panels certain the covers and all protective pieces to the panels have been properly
properly placed back on the equipment. Confirm all of the electrical circuitry is covered.
covered? Unsafe conditions noted should be corrected immediately by a licensed
electrician.
8 Lacerations Using common sense will reduce the frequency of box cutter related injuries.
by box Always ensure the box you are cutting is stable. Ensure your opposite hand is
cutters are not in the cutting area. Always cut away from yourself and others with any
common in cutting tool. The use of cut-resistant gloves will reduce lacerations.
the retail
trade.
9 Do you know Review it periodically with management and associates and be aware of what
your steps to follow in the event of an emergency.
company's
emergency
action plan?
10 Use good Eliminate unsafe acts!
judgment
and…
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11 A key to Eye protection is one of the most critical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
preventing devices that you can wear at work or at home. Safety glasses should be worn
eye incidents any time there is a risk of injury to your eyes.
is to always
wear the
proper
Personal
Protective
Equipment
(PPE) when
required.
12 Are all Inspect emergency stairwells to make certain they are clear and passable in the
stairwells event of an evacuation. Fire stairwells should be free of storage and properly
clear and free illuminated.
of
obstruction?
13 Fire Fire extinguishers, sprinkler risers, and fire alarm equipment should be readily
extinguishers, accessible. A general rule would be to keep storage 36 inches away from this
sprinkler equipment.
risers, and
fire alarm
equipment.
14 Do you know Be familiar with the location of materials to clean up spills. If Spill Response
where Stations are not utilized, train associates to be aware of the location of
materials are materials such as paper towels, absorbent materials, window cleaner and a
located to broom and dustpan, should there be a need to clean up spills or debris that
clean up may have fallen on the floor. Inventory Spill Response Stations or other spill
spills or cleanup materials weekly to make certain that your location is properly
debris? stocked.
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15 The handling In doing this type of work, you perform certain acts that can easily result in
of empty injuries if safety precautions are not taken. Never stand pallets on end. This can
pallets may result in a struck-by injury. Do not stack pallets more than 6 feet high. Use a
seem like a team lift on heavy or oversized pallets.
rather routine
job, but do
not be fooled!
16 Buckle up It is as important to be safe off the job as on it. One of the greatest
when opportunities for severe injury is when traveling to and from work by auto.
traveling to Always wear your seat belt and follow all state and local laws.
and from
work.
17 Good shoes Shoes should be slip-resistant and, depending on the job, steel toes may be
are essential required before starting work.
to a good
safety
program.
18 Do all Electrical outlets should have covers in place to prevent associates or visitors
electrical from touching exposed electrical wiring and being shocked. Conditions noted
outlets have should be corrected immediately.
secure face
plates?
19 Document Lights include emergency exit lights, battery-powered emergency evacuation
non- lights, as well as any light in the DC or exterior of the building. Emergency
functional evacuation lights should be tested at least annually to verify the batteries are
lights and still holding a charge. Lights that are not functional can be a safety and security
repair ASAP! liability and should be restored as soon as possible.
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20 Exit signs There have been several deaths in fires because the arrows on the exit signs
with arrows indicated an incorrect direction of travel. Little things matter.
should
correctly
reflect the
direction of
travel to exit
the building.
21 Are all fire Fire extinguishers should be inspected at least monthly to determine if they are
extinguishers fully charged, properly mounted, easily accessible, and clearly marked in the
fully event of a fire. Each fire extinguisher should have an inspection tag attached
charged? indicating it has been inspected by a licensed fire extinguisher company in the
past year.
22 Fire P ull the pin.
extinguisher A im the extinguisher nozzle at the base of the fire.
basics: use S queeze or press the handle.
the 'PASS' S weep from side to side slowly at the base of the fire until it goes out.
system to put
out the fire. Remember to never endanger yourself. If the fire is too large to put out, sound
the alarm immediately, and follow evacuation protocols.
23 Pallet safety Everyone should do his or her part to control unsafe pallet storage. Powered
industrial truck operators should never place a defective pallet with storage in
overhead racking. Employees noting unsafe storage should notify their
supervisor or the appropriate manager as soon as possible to correct the
unsafe condition. Routine procedures should be in place to monitor pallet
storage periodically during the day.
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24 How you Respond in a timely manner to the scene. Treat everyone fairly and with
respond respect. Do not move the injured person unless it is safe to do so or the
when person's life is in danger. If there is any doubt, management should call
investigating emergency services or 911. Follow established protocols. Provide injured
accidents workers and visitors with necessary post-accident information they need. What
and injuries if an associate receives a medical bill in the mail? Does the injured visitor have
could make a contact number in the event they want to file a claim? Public accident reports
all the are confidential documents. Copies should not be provided to visitors. Don't
difference. make inappropriate comments or place blame on anyone at the accident.
scene.
25 Report A missing fire extinguisher may be the exact one needed during a fire.
missing fire
extinguishers.
26 Do you know Be familiar with the location of materials to clean up spills. If Spill Response
where Stations are not utilized, train associates to be aware of the location of
materials are materials such as paper towels, absorbent materials, window cleaner and a
located to broom and dustpan, should there be a need to clean up spills or debris t h a t
clean up may have fallen on the floor. Inventory Spill Response Stations or another spill
spills or cleanup materials weekly to make certain that your location is properly
debris? stocked.
27 Know your What would you do in the event of a fire? Bomb threat? Serious employee
responsibility accident?
in every
emergency
situation.
28 When you For each hazardous chemical you work with, you need to understand the safety
work with and health hazards, as well as know proper precautions to take to keep
chemicals, you and others safe. If you have any questions about a product you work
you have a with, you should review its material safety data sheet.
right to
know…
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29 Remember There is a reason for no smoking in the workplace. Most states forbid smoking
that there is due to health and fire hazards.
no smoking
in the
workplace.
30 Falls through Every year falls through skylights occur in the United States. Skylights on roofs
roofing and are not constructed to hold a significant amount of weight and should be
skylights covered with gridding that can withstand 200 pounds of weight or force when
tested. Signage and standard guardrails can be added to skylight areas in
place of gridding to prevent these serious and normally fatal falls. Contractors
and employees should be advised to not walk or sit on skylights. Snow removal
crews should be made aware of any skylights they may encounter during the
snow removal process. Additional information on this topic can be obtained by
searching NIOSH and skylights.
31 Don't take If you're injured, the minute you saved may cost you days, weeks, or months of
shortcuts! recovery time.
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1 Non-DC They have been issued a temporary contractor or visitor badge. Unauthorized
employees individuals attempting to enter the DC must be reported to management
should not be immediately.
allowed to
enter unless…
2 Why wear Safety shoes can prevent serious injuries at very little cost compared to
safety shoes? similar non-protective footwear. For essentially pennies a day over the life of
the average safety shoe, an employee is protected from a variety of workplace
hazards.
3 When you Ask a co-worker for assistance. Remember, two backs are stronger than one!
have an object
to lift that is
too heavy or
bulky, get
help!
4 Fire Use a fire extinguisher only if it is completely safe to do so. If there is any
extinguisher danger at all from fire, smoke, fumes, or extreme heat, leave the area
basics. immediately and follow emergency protocols for a fire.
5 Please use the When climbing or descending steps or stairs, be sure to use handrails. In the
handrails. event you trip or step on a foreign object or substance, the grip of the rail
could prevent you from falling and seriously injuring yourself.
6 Make sure to In order to prevent slips, trips and falls, everyone should do their part to keep
keep working all walking and working surfaces safe. If you see a slip, trip, or fall exposure,
areas clean to take action as necessary to correct the exposure, if possible, or report the
prevent slips, issue to your supervisor.
trips, and falls.
7 Cardboard Many fatalities with balers are the result of employees climbing into the
baler safety plunger area. With some units, the additional weight of the employee causes
the plunger to automatically activate when the power is not shut off and the
equipment is not properly locked out.
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8 Always Always exercise extreme caution when operating forklifts and material
exercise handling equipment. Pedestrians should walk in designated areas and never
extreme approach a driver unless it is safe to do so.
caution.
9 Are switches in Circuit breaker switches in electrical panels should be labeled to indicate the
electrical area the switch controls in the event of an emergency. Electrical panels
panels should also be inspected to confirm there are no open holes where circuit
properly breakers have been removed. Open circuit breaker holes create an exposure
labeled? to electrical shock and should be reported to management immediately for
resolution.
10 They say However, having foresight can prevent incidents. Do your part in reporting
hindsight is a hazards promptly.
perfect
science…
11 Wheels must All trailers must be chocked, or trailer restraints engaged during the time they
be chocked, are being loaded/unloaded. Copper-alloy, aluminum, or rubber durable
or trailer chocks, at least 8 inches (width and length), are acceptable chocks to use in
restraints distribution operations. Chocks must be snug against the front of the back
engaged at all tandems. Pieces of lumber, concrete blocks, etc., are NEVER to be used as
times during wheel chocks.
the loading or
unloading of
trailers.
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12 Snow and ice Reasonable care should be taken to ensure walking surfaces are properly
control. cleaned and salted during and after a snowfall.
• Employees or contractors responsible for snow removal should ensure
exterior steps and ramps are thoroughly cleaned and salt or other
abrasives added as needed.
• Management and employees should monitor walking surfaces and ensure
action is taken when unacceptable snow and ice removal standards are
noted.
• Parking lots, sidewalks and other exterior walking surfaces should be
monitored for black ice and the exposure reported, protected, and/or
treated with salt/abrasives.
• Entrance mats or runners should extend 15 feet into the building to
permit customers and employees to rid their shoes of moisture.
• Entrances should be closely monitored during inclement weather and
water noted and cleaned up immediately to help reduce the occurrence
of a slip-and-fall incident.
• 'Wet floor' signs should be utilized to give customers and employees
notice that the walking surface may be wet. Signs should be placed to
the side of main walking aisles to prevent them from becoming a trip
hazard.
Please be sure to use handrails when climbing or descending steps or stairs.
In the event you trip or step on a foreign object or substance, the grip of the
rail could reduce your exposure to falling.
13 When Operators must always secure their safety harnesses and tethers. To avoid
beginning serious injury, operators should never disconnect their fall protection while
work on order operating an order picker. Serious injuries and fatalities occur when order
pickers (aka pickers fail to use their fall protection or disconnect their fall protection when
cherry working at different levels. Only when the unit has been turned off and no
pickers)… longer in operation should an order picker disconnect their fall protection.
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14 When do I Report all injuries immediately to your supervisor and staffing company
report an injury representative.
or accident to
my
supervisor?
15 Equipment What is the Energy Control Procedure? This OSHA standard, sometimes
powered by referred to as Lockout/Tagout, covers the servicing and maintenance of
air, gas, machines and equipment in which the unexpected energization or startup of
electricity, or the machines or equipment, or release of stored energy; could cause injury to
other energy employees. This standard establishes minimum performance requirements for
sources the control of such hazardous energy. OSHA Standard 1910.147
should be
locked out
and/or tagged
out before
work on that
equipment
begins.
16 Before you Before you begin lifting, stand close to the object, bend down at the knees,
begin to lift… straddle it, get a good grip, and lift with your legs while keeping your back
straight.
17 An uncluttered Make sure all managers and associates are trained to never walk by an unsafe
distribution act or unsafe condition.
center shows
respect for
those who visit
and work
there.
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18 When A safety cutter with a tape popper can cut the tape on boxes without
choosing a box engaging the blade, reducing the laceration exposure.
cutter, you
need the right
one for the job.
Use a safety-
type box cutter
at all times.
19 Pallet safety Everyone should do his or her part to control unsafe pallet storage. Powered
industrial truck operators should never place a defective pallet with storage in
overhead racking. Employees noting unsafe storage should notify their
supervisor or the appropriate manager as soon as possible to correct the
unsafe condition. Routine procedures should be in place to monitor pallet
storage periodically during the day.
20 What is the When lifting cartons or objects: stand with your feet apart for good balance,
proper way to with shoulders and hips aligned, bend at your knees, not your waist. Maintain
lift a carton/ the natural curve in your back. When lifting, let your leg muscles do the work.
object? Keep the load you are lifting close to your body to ease the pressure on your
spine. Turn with your feet; do not twist the trunk of your body. When you set
the load down, squat down slowly by bending your k k n e e s .
21 What is safety Safety accountability is a culture in which everyone, management, and
accountability? associates, is accountable for safety. Don't ignore an unsafe act or an unsafe
condition. With either issue, notify the accountable manager, or correct or
eliminate the unsafe condition.
22 Are you Real life emergencies can be a reality. A good start is to train management
prepared to and associates annually on the company emergency action plan.
act in an
emergency?
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23 Extension cord The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that each year, about
use 4,000 injuries associated with electric extension cords are treated in hospital
emergency rooms. Half the injuries involve fractures, lacerations, contusions,
or sprains from people tripping over extension cords. Thirteen percent involve
children under five years of age; electrical burns to the mouth accounted for
half the injuries to young children. They estimate 3,300 residential fires
originate in extension cords each year, killing 50 people and injuring about
270 others. The most frequent causes of such fires are short circuits,
overloading, damage, and/or misuse of extension cords. Be sure to read the
attached disclaimer tag next time you use an extension cord.
24 My hearing Employees resist hearing protection more than any other type of PPE. One
protection is reason is that they do not think they really need it. Hearing loss occurs so
uncomfortable. gradually (even in intense exposures) that by the time you notice it, irreversible
damage has already occurred. Another reason for not wearing hearing
protection is that it can feel uncomfortable. Sometimes workers 'spring' the
muffs (radio headsets do not qualify as hearing protection) so they do not seal
properly against the head or snip off the inner portion of ear plugs lea v in g
only the outer end to fool their supervisor. If you feel the need to do this, see
your supervisor about obtaining a different type/style that fits correctly and
comfortably.
25 Check Compactor accidents do not happen with great frequency, but they are
compactors to frequently tragic. Dead-man type switches and door interlocks should be
confirm all operable. Every year in the United States, workers are killed or seriously
safety controls injured when using powered equipment such as compactors. Fatalities
are in place. normally occur when workers attempt to service the equipment and fail to
shut off the power and properly lockout and tagout the equipment. Only
authorized and properly trained individuals should ever attempt to service a
compactor.
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