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10 Questions for Safe Christmas Driving

November 10, 2022 by Dr Rob Long Leave a Comment

10 Questions for Safe Christmas Driving Great advice from Dr Rob Long from www.humandymensions.com 1.  Are the conditions for driving unfavourable? (raining, night time or 'packed' roads) If in doubt, slow down. 2.  If you need to reverse, have you had a second look? 3.  What's the rush? … [Read more...] about 10 Questions for Safe Christmas Driving

Filed Under: Road Safety, Robert Long Tagged With: christmas message, Holiday safety, safe christmas

Christmas Safety Poem

December 1, 2020 by Dr Rob Long Leave a Comment

Enjoy our new 2020 Xmas Safety Poem “Safety Tells” (sung to jingle bells) HERE >>>>>>> Christmas Safety Poem – A Hazardman Christmas Republished in 2020 by demand, first published 2016 - enjoy again: News from the UK and reported in the Daily Mail: Elf and safety forces … [Read more...] about Christmas Safety Poem

Filed Under: Robert Long, Safety Poems Tagged With: christmas message, hazardman, Holiday safety, Safety Poem

Never ask a Safety Person if they believe in Santa

December 2, 2016 by Admin Leave a Comment

Never ask a Safety Person if they believe in Santa A Risk Assessment of Santa’s Toy Delivery Services There are approximately two billion children (persons under 18) in the world. However, since Santa does not visit children of Muslim, Hindu, Jewish or Buddhist (except maybe in Japan) religions, … [Read more...] about Never ask a Safety Person if they believe in Santa

Filed Under: Workplace Safety Tagged With: Holiday safety, Safety Humour, safety person

George’s Christmas Safety Message

November 30, 2016 by George Robotham 2 Comments

George's Xmas Safety Message First published in December 2012 by George Robotham. George passed away suddenly in September 2013 and this message is republished each year in his honour. Read all of George's articles here: Complete Works of George Robotham Christmas is a time when many are more … [Read more...] about George’s Christmas Safety Message

Filed Under: George Robotham, Road Safety Tagged With: christmas message, christmas safety, drink driving, Holiday safety

Local Safety Guide for Backpackers

February 12, 2014 by Admin Leave a Comment

Local Safety Guide for Backpackers Backpackers Guide to Local Safety & Health 2014 – Released In a bid to reduce accidents and to ensure a safe and fun travel experience, Pro-Visual Publishing is urging all backpackers in Australia to take the necessary precautions with the recent edition of … [Read more...] about Local Safety Guide for Backpackers

Filed Under: Workplace Safety Tagged With: backpackers safety, Holiday safety, Hospitality, local safety, Swimming Pool Safety, Water Safety

OMG–We Must Ban Christmas–For Safety Reasons

December 21, 2013 by Admin 4 Comments

OMG! – We Must Ban Christmas – For Safety Reasons In anticipation of your Xmas celebrations at home - have you prepared risk assessments, work method statements, first aid kits, emergency procedures, competency based training for all presents and guest induction packages for your … [Read more...] about OMG–We Must Ban Christmas–For Safety Reasons

Filed Under: Risk Aversion Tagged With: ban christmas, christmas safety, Holiday safety, Home Safety, idiots

A BROKEN CHRISTMAS

December 3, 2013 by Admin Leave a Comment

New and timely Safety Poem sent in by a reader: A BROKEN CHRISTMAS   T'was the night before Christmas and now she's all alone. Because her husband had an accident at work and didn't come home. He was killed because he took a shortcut and of course he knew better. He knew the … [Read more...] about A BROKEN CHRISTMAS

Filed Under: Safety Poems, Workplace Safety Tagged With: Holiday safety, Safety Poem

Christmas Tree Safety Specs

December 1, 2013 by Admin Leave a Comment

Christmas Tree Safety Specs One for all you Safety Engineers DOWNLOAD FULL SPECS HERE Xmas Tree Specs You will probably enjoy this one as well: Never ask a Safety Engineer if they believe in Santa … [Read more...] about Christmas Tree Safety Specs

Filed Under: Workplace Safety Tagged With: christmas message, christmas safety, Holiday safety, Home Safety

Christmas Tree Safety

December 1, 2013 by Admin Leave a Comment

Christmas Tree Safety Infographic … [Read more...] about Christmas Tree Safety

Filed Under: Fire Safety Tagged With: christmas safety, Holiday safety, Home Safety

Christmas Pet Safety

October 25, 2013 by Admin 2 Comments

Christmas Pet Safety   Pets encounter many dangers, especially during the holidays.  From choking hazards to poisonous plants to deadly human foods, pets can be harmed by many ordinary, innocent household items.  Let's look at some holiday pet hazards. Poisons   Many … [Read more...] about Christmas Pet Safety

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