ZIP Safety Newsletter - September 2021
Patsy Jackson helps safety spread in OBO, and results are positive

SAFETY FROM THE SIDELINES

Although Patsy Jackson did not train for a career in safety, she learned
a lot by joining a safety committee where she works in the Office of
Business Opportunity. She now shares the lessons learned throughout
OBO. That kind of action and encouragement is getting results.
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SAFETY SPOTLIGHT:
Glenn Davis’ safety values were shaped by his military career

Former Army master sergeant turned City of Houston safety officer Glenn Davis puts a premium on safety.
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HEAT SAFETY:
It’s officially fall, but we’re not done with heat and humidity yet

Hot temperatures and high humidity are a dangerous combination. Although it’s the time of year when we start seeing a break in the heat here and there, rest assured we are not through with summer-like conditions. It’s important to hydrate and take other sensible precautions, especially if your job requires you to be outdoors in the heat much of the time.
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Safety Training Days: Dec. 14 Virtual Session

Your Safety team has a new virtual Safety Training Days session scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 14. This event’s topic is “Personal Protective Equipment Basics.”
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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.
 

OEM’s Dominguez shares Houston perspective in National Safety Council webinar

A recent National Safety Council webinar on disaster preparedness featured one of the City of Houston’s own. Charity Dominguez, a staff analyst with the Office of Emergency Management, has a prominent role in the presentation.
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