#SafetySaturday Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) enter our facilities intentionally or unintentionally through incoming materials. When handled or stored improperly, these batteries can overheat, leak, burst, or cause fires and explosions.
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#SafetySaturday Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) enter our facilities intentionally or unintentionally through incoming materials. When handled or stored improperly, these batteries can overheat, leak, burst, or cause fires and explosions.
CCTV capture of people messing around on a level crossing, sitting down on the track and taking photos.
❌ Railway tracks are not the place for a photoshoot. 🤦♀️
Stay off the tracks.
#SafetySaturday #LevelCrossingSafety #RailSafety
Two surfers in wet suits holding surf boards trespassing on a railway line.
No wave is worth risking your life on the railway. 😡
These surfers illegally went on the tracks looking for the sea near St Ives in Cornwall while our teams were working to lay new track.
⚠️ Stay off the tracks.
#SafetySaturday #Trespass
#SafetySaturday Protect your back at work with SWANA’s tips for preventing on-the-job injuries.
Image of a sable and white Sheltie sitting on a hardwood floor behind a wooden baby gate. Text: ““Bolted out a door” is the #1 way that Shelties are lost during holidays. In a crate, behind a gate or in another room with door closed is safest for your Sheltie as guests come and go.”
#SafetySaturday Have a plan to:
✔️ Keep your dog safe when guests visit.
✔️When you & your dog are guests elsewhere.
✔️When your dog has a caregiver (even at home).
• Behind a door in another room; or
• In a crate with a chewie; or
• Behind a baby gate.
⚠️ Block exit doors.🚪
Never say never!
#SafetySaturday The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA), Arlington, Virginia, and the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), Silver Spring, Maryland, reviewed solid waste collection fatalities at a joint safety committee meeting.
#SafetySaturday The waste industry is one of the most dangerous industries to work in.
#SafetySaturday From debris to downed power lines, hurricanes bring hazards that impact recovery efforts.
Planning a PCS move? Prioritize safety with MustWants! 🚚✨ Top tips for a smooth, secure journey. Save this for your next move! https://mustwants.com #SafetySaturday #MustWants
#SafetySaturday Although there have, fortunately, been fewer fatal incidents involving solid waste and recycling trucks, equipment, and personnel this summer than in previous years, the consequences of serious and/or fatal collisions is always significant.
#SafetySaturday It’s always a joy for refuse workers to see children’s faces light up when the truck turns the corner. These everyday moments are a reminder of why we do what we do—and why keeping our communities safe is a responsibility we all share.
#SafetySaturday Waste Advantage announces that it will be holding 2 FREE Virtual Safety Webinars in the fall. The first, held October 9, will focus on Post-Collection Safety, while the second webinar, focusing on Collection Safety, will take place December 4.
Your data is safe with MustWants — always. 🛡️ We never sell your info or leads. Trust us for secure, private handling every step of your move. Sign up today! https://mustwants.com/ #DataPrivacy #SafetySaturday
Image of a Sheltie named Riley behind a wooden fence with a lock, and text: “The 3rd most common reason Shelties go missing: gate was left open or they got out through a fence gap. Lock on gate fix or block gaps under fence, and between slats, posts & structures Check gate after storms, guests or maintenance workers”
#SafetySaturday
It’s a good day for yard work and fence checks!
👀 Make fence checks part of your daily routine.
🌧️ Wet/windy weather can cause fence shifting/damage.
🐇 Critters may dig holes under fence.
🔐 Model locking the gate for your kids and explain each time why you do it.
#DogSafety
Image of a fence with a hole in the ground underneath it. Text: Don’t forget to check your fence for areas your Sheltie could squeeze through.
It’s 🧨 season - be sure to fix or block any fence gaps. We are already seeing reports of dogs who went missing due to being frightened by fireworks. #SafetySaturday
#MnSheltieRescue #DogSafety #BlueskySheltie #Shelties #ShetlandSheepdog #Sheltie #SheltieOfBluesky #SkySheltie #BlueskyShelties
#SafetySaturday Simplify your school search with MustWants! Get school ratings, neighborhood insights 🏡 , and customize your home search to keep your family safe. 📲 https://onelink.to/mustwants #SafetySaturday #PCSPrep
Planning a PCS move? Prioritize safety with MustWants! 🚚✨ Top tips for a smooth, secure journey. Save this for your next move! https://mustwants.com #SafetySaturday #MustWants
#SafetySaturday
your phone flashlight = backup.
you still need the real deal.
✅ flashlight by your bed
✅ one in your bag or car
✅ don’t forget batteries
small tool. big peace of mind.
#OutAndReady #preparednessforall #lgbtqsafety #blackoutprep
#SafetySaturday Enhancing workplace safety and compliance in the waste industry requires collaboration, innovation, adherence to best practices, and giving your team the agency to recognize the critical role they play in avoiding injury.
#SafetySaturday
preparedness = tiny habits -> real peace.
today’s checklist:
- test your smoke alarm
- update emergency contacts
- pick a safe shelter spot at home
- check that meds are easy to grab
stay ready. stay safe.
#OutAndReady #emergencymanagement #communityresilience
#SafetySaturday
fire extinguisher check:
🧯 do you know where it is?
🧯 was it inspected this year?
🧯 could you use it in a rush?
1 minute of prep > 1 minute too late.
#OutAndReady #firesafety #preparednessforall #PASSmethod
#SafetySaturday Together for Safer Roads has launched a leadership group meant to advocate for integrating direct vision trucks into fleets to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities.
#SafetySaturday The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) is helping to lead an occupational safety and health coalition committed to safeguarding workers in all industries to drive business success.
#SafetySaturday: Together we can protect our #FreedomToBeSafe in America.