Safety Bulletin - December 2020
HPW Department Safety Committee:
Renewed push for a safer Houston Public Works


The Houston Public Works Department has kick-started a new version of an old department safety committee aimed at improving safety throughout the department.
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Safety Spotlight:
Unplanned career shift turns out to be a safe bet
Lisa Stricklan decided to explore the safety side of a previous job. It led to a spot on the HR Safety team.
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HazCom Web-Based Training Gets a Makeover
The web-based training (WBT) module for basic Hazard Communication, or HazCom, as it is known for short, got a makeover recently as the content was updated and repackaged.
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Safety Training Days Reminder
Social distancing at Safety Training Days is easy — now that they’re virtual. That’s right, Safety Training Days events have gone online.
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ZIP Website is Your
Safety One-Stop-Shop
Zero is Possible is a standards-based safety program with the primary goal of driving the City’s occupational safety awareness and mindset toward zero accidents, zero injuries and zero safety compromises. Our new ZIP website includes safety material ranging from ZIP tips to Safety Bulletin links to newsletters, a photo gallery, ZIP resources and FAQs.
 
 
Sept./Oct. ZIP Puzzle winners:


The results are in. One city employee correctly answered the September/Octover ZIP Safety word search puzzle. They will be rewarded with ZIP prizes, including an insulated lunch bag and badge lanyard.

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    December ZIP Safety Program puzzle giveaway


    Be among the first five people to solve the December word search and get in on the giveaway of new ZIP-branded promotional gear.

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