| |  | | SAFETY SPOTLIGHT: | | | Reno Wilkins changes jerseys, now plays for Team Houston
Reno Wilkins was New Jersey through and through — until six years ago. Now he works to help four City of Houston departments operate safely and conform to ZIP safety standards.
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 | | Safe Driving is in your hands; Take the safe driving pledge | | |
It’s safe to say that driving a vehicle is exactly the wrong time to multitask. The numbers show it: Distracted driving is a primary reason that vehicle crashes are the No. 1 killer of unintentional deaths in the U.S. Changing that starts with us. Your ZIP newsletter offers some food for thought, plus a challenge: Commit to being a safe, undistracted driver. PLEASE TAKE OUR SAFE DRIVING PLEDGE.
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| |  | | Safety Training Days: Sept. 9 Virtual Session | | |
Your Safety team has a new virtual Safety Training Days session on Thursday, Sept. 9. Learn more about the National Fire Protection Association and its Life Safety Code 101. We will also briefly look at hazard communication from an awareness level.
NOTE: This virtual session is not a substitute for hazard communication training as required under Administrative Policy 2-14 “Hazard Communications.” It will, however, help you understand two of the most important facets of maintaining a safe work space.
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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.
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Your best shot for healthy return to work might include a vaccination
The city has phased down telecommuting with a full return to the workplace. Although many employees have received their vaccines, we all must still be aware of the threat of COVID-19. The City of Houston has released a vaccination schedule for anyone who has not yet received one.
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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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