Safety Bulletin - June 2020
Don’t let hurricane season catch you unprepared

 

Safety is more critical now than ever. June is National Safety Month and the beginning of hurricane season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting that the 2020 hurricane season will be more active than usual. That means, in addition to staying vigilant against the spread of coronavirus, Gulf Coast residents need to  revisit and assess their emergency readiness  

The Houston Office of Emergency Management website contains advice to help you safely prepare, evacuate, and shelter for severe storms while protecting yourself and others from COVID-19. Read these tips from OEM to help you and your family stay safe during hurricane season this year.

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Cleaning product considerations

As we continue to safeguard our homes and workplaces from coronavirus, it’s important to use cleaning products safely. Read these safety tips from the Environmental Protection Agency about 6 steps for safe and effective disinfectant use.
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Hand sanitizer safety

Did you know that the alcohol from hand sanitizer can ignite from static sparks? The International Association of Oil and Gas Producers has issued a safety alert after reports of a person being burned while using alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Read these tips to avoid injury from the use of hand sanitizer.
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Safety Training Days

Register for June 9 virtual safety training.

Topics:  Machine Guarding & Warehouse and shop safety
 
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May ZIP Puzzle winners:


The results are in! Five city employees correctly answered the May ZIP Safety word search puzzle, and they will be rewarded with ZIP prizes including an insulated lunch bag and badge lanyard.

 
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    June ZIP Safety Program puzzle giveaway


    Be among the first five people to solve the June ZIP Safety Program word search and get in on the giveaway of new ZIP-branded promotional gear!

    Entry instructions:
    To enter the ZIP crossword puzzle promotion giveaway, send your scanned, completed answer word search to safety@houstontx.gov. If your entry is among the first five correct answers received, you will win a ZIP-branded promotional item!

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