Shultz FireSafe consultant @ Shultz FireSafe Consulting LLC | CHCM
#ShultzlifeSafetyFirensics what a great safety message regardless of industry. I would also add that if you have an allergy, let some co workers know about epi-pen and location in case of emergency.
Safety meeting blueprint ✔ Meeting Topic: OUTDOOR HAZARDS 🐝 🐝 ✔ Today’s Date: ________________ ✔ Attendee Signatures: 🐝 🐝 Read on below 🐝 🐝 Anyone who has ever been stung by a bee or a wasp knows that it’s not a good thing. In addition to the immediate pain, the sting can cause swelling, itching and redness in the area around the site of the sting. And someone who’s allergic to the venom contained in bee or wasp stings could have a reaction to the poison and, if the person isn’t treated right away, could die. While it’s uncommon for a bee or a wasp sting to be fatal – there were 83 deadly stings reported in U.S. workplaces over a recent eight-year time frame – it’s not unusual for a sting to send the victim to the hospital. In fact, around 7,000 nonfatal occupational injuries are caused by stinging insects every year in the U.S. To prevent injuries and deaths from stinging insects, it’s best to always evaluate outdoor work sites for warning signs that could indicate the presence of a hive or a nest. For instance, if you observe lots of insects flying around an area, try to figure out whether they’re entering and exiting the same hole or location. If so, the hole is probably a hive or a nest. While nests for stinging insects can be found just about anywhere, they’re most likely to be located inside hollow trees or in shrubs, bushes, or hedges. And insects will often set up nests on tree branches or on overhangs such as building eaves. (What should you do if you think that an insect hive is located near a jobsite?) If you suspect the presence of an insect hive, alert your supervisor right away. Then exit the area as quickly as possible. If you must work near a hive or a nest, put on a long-sleeve shirt, long pants and closed-toe boots or shoes. Also, wear a beekeeper-style hat with netting to cover your neck and shoulders. It’s also a good idea to avoid perfumes and colognes, because the smell might attract a swarm of stinging insects. Furthermore, make sure work areas are kept clean. Remove discarded food and properly dispose of waste. Place caps on bottles and put lids on plastic containers – stinging insects are attracted to the smell of food. Keep in mind that power tools such as lawnmowers, weed eaters and chainsaws can aggravate the insects, so don’t operate these types of machines near insect hives or nests. Despite your best efforts to avoid getting stung, it’s still possible that you or a coworker could suffer from a bee or wasp sting. If that happens, use a fingernail, tweezers, or gauze to remove the stinger, then clean the area with soap and water. Apply ice to reduce the swelling, and don’t scratch the skin around the sting. Thanks for your attention. And remember, let’s stay safe out there! 🐝 🐝 (From the April 8th issue of Safety Alert for Supervisors. To start you no-obligation trial subscription to the publication right now, please click https://lnkd.in/dHGGzBn.)
