Safety Bulletin - February 2021
Just 10 minutes a week can improve your safety culture

Developing a better safety culture doesn’t happen
on its own. It takes engagement and participation from the team. But it doesn’t necessarily take a long time. Some activities that can be done in about 10 minutes per week per team member, can work wonders and get results.
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SAFETY SPOTLIGHT:
Bobby Hawkins’ accumulated experience leads to safety career

For Bobby Hawkins, job after job involved working with safety. Finally, he joined the City of Houston and added safety to his job title.
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ZIP's safety philosophy flows from AP 2-21

The ZIP program is authorized through Administrative Policy 2-21 “Employee Safety and Health.” AP 2-21 acknowledges the city’s intent to establish and maintain a safe and healthful workplace for City of Houston employees in accordance with Texas statutes and to conduct business in accordance with established state policy on safety standards.
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Safety Training Days Reminder

Your Safety team is back with a new virtual Safety Training Days session. You’ll be able to clean up your safety culture with information about how general housekeeping around your workplace, as well as at home, can be one of the most effective ways to prevent injuries.
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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.
 

ZIP Safety Program giveaway

Be among the first five people to solve this crossword puzzle and you’ll be the proud new owner of some ZIP-branded promotional gear.
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Report a safety hazard

Want to report an employee safety hazard, serious injury or have
workers' compensation questions?

Call 832-393-SAFE
(832-393-7233)

 
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