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150 Steps to Better Health

Avoid Aggressive Driving

Keep your cool in traffic! Be patient and courteous to other drivers. Do not take other driver’s actions personally.


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Stay focused while driving

Driving requires your full attention. Avoid distractions such as adjusting the radio or other controls, eating or drinking and talking on the phone. Stop about every two hours for a break. Get out of the vehicle to stretch, take a walk, and get refreshed.

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Stay focused while driving

Driving requires your full attention. Avoid distractions such as adjusting the radio or other controls, eating or drinking and talking on the phone. Stop about every two hours for a break. Get out of the vehicle to stretch, take a walk, and get refreshed.


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Stay safe while driving

Use a seat belt at all times. Avoid taking medications that make you drowsy. Set a realistic goal for the number of miles that you can drive safely each day. If you are impaired by alcohol or any drug, do not drive.


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Stay safe while driving

Use a seat belt at all times. Avoid taking medications that make you drowsy. Set a realistic goal for the number of miles that you can drive safely each day. If you are impaired by alcohol or any drug, do not drive.


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Don’t get caught down below

Never enter an unprotected trench or excavation 5 feet or deeper without an adequate protective system in place. Make sure the trench or excavation is protected either by sloping, shoring, and benching or trench shield systems.


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Don’t get caught down below

Never enter an unprotected trench or excavation 5 feet or deeper without an adequate protective system in place. Make sure the trench or excavation is protected either by sloping, shoring, and benching or trench shield systems.


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Avoid getting hit

Never position yourself between moving and fixed objects. Wear high-visibility clothes near equipment and vehicles.


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Avoid falls

Cover and secure floor openings and label floor opening covers. Use alders and scaffolds safely.


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Avoid working outdoors in the heat for too long

The combination of heat and humidity can be a serious health threat and puts you at risk for heat-related illness: heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Drink small amounts of water frequently .Wear light-colored, loose fitting, breathable…

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Avoid working outdoors in the heat for too long

The combination of heat and humidity can be a serious health threat and puts you at risk for heat-related illness: heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Drink small amounts of water frequently .Wear light-colored, loose fitting, breathable cotton clothing.


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Beware of sun exposure

Cover up: wear loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Use sunscreen with a sun protection factor SPF of at least 30. Wear a hat. Wear UV-absorbent sunglasses.
Limit sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.


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Beware of sun exposure

Cover up: wear loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Use sunscreen with a sun protection factor SPF of at least 30. Wear a hat. Wear UV-absorbent sunglasses.
Limit sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.


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Use portable ladders safely

Always inspect the ladder prior to using it: if damaged it must be removed. Always maintain a 3-point two hands and a foot or two feet and a hand contact on the ladder while climbing.


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Use portable ladders safely

Always inspect the ladder prior to using it: if damaged it must be removed. Always maintain a 3-point two hands and a foot or two feet and a hand contact on the ladder while climbing.


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Avoid electrical hazards

Assume that all overhead wires are energized at deadly voltages. Never touch a fallen overhead power line. Stay at least 3 meters away from overhead wires during cleanup and other activities. If an overhead wire falls across your vehicle while driving, stay inside the vehicle…

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Avoid electrical hazards

Assume that all overhead wires are energized at deadly voltages. Never touch a fallen overhead power line. Stay at least 3 meters away from overhead wires during cleanup and other activities. If an overhead wire falls across your vehicle while driving, stay inside the vehicle and drive away from the line.


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