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12 months of safety tips
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12 months of tips for your safety program

We’ve got a year’s worth of resources and training to jumpstart your safety program.

Whether you need topics for your safety committee meetings or you just want to step up your workplace safety game, we’ve got 12 months of focus points for you.

What you’ll find below is just the tip of the iceberg. Visit saif.com/safetytips for a library of resources, webinars, and classroom trainings.

JANUARY | OSHA 300 Forms
Get help with your OSHA 300 forms: Oregon OSHA rules require employers to post the OSHA 300A summary form no later than February 1, and keep it posted through April 30. Learn more about the requirements, download forms, and register for our January 21 online training here
FEBRUARY | Mental health
Focus on workers’ mental health: Job stress can lead to poor health and even injury. Learn what causes job stress and what you can do about it. Recognize the signs of chronic stress and what impacts it can have on your employees and your business. Learn more here.
MARCH | Prevent falls
March is Ladder Safety Month: You can prevent falls and reduce the hazards by using these best practices. You’ll find a wealth of information on how to inspect, set up, use, transport, store, and maintain your ladder.
APRIL | Driver safety
StriveSafe can help drive home vehicle safety: It’s important that employees arrive safely. That’s why SAIF has partnered with StriveSafe to offer policyholders real-time tracking for fleets of any size. Real-time vehicle monitoring helps drivers and managers better understand driving patterns, and reduce the frequency of accidents. Click here to get started.
MAY | SAIF Learning Center
Get familiar with the SAIF Learning Center: The SAIF Learning Center is a way to be proactive about workplace safety and health, risk prevention, business management, and controlling costs. And guess what? It’s also free with your SAIF policy.
JUNE | Ergonomics
Go Ergo! Make small adjustments to your workspace for comfort and safety: Improving ergonomics in your office doesn’t have to be time-consuming or expensive. SAIF policyholders can use ErgoPoint, a cloud-based assessment tool to evaluate their office workstations to ensure neutral postures. Visit saif.com/ergo.
JULY | Heat, and dehydration
Protect your workers from heat, dehydration: When the weather is too hot, workers can suffer. Gradual exposure to heat, creating a buddy system, drinking plenty of fluids, and taking frequent breaks can help prevent heat-related illness. Browse these resources, or take our sun safety quiz.
AUGUST | Properly use PPE
Use the right tool for the job—PPE: Protecting yourself or your workers shouldn’t be an afterthought. Personal protective equipment, including hard hats, safety glasses, and respirators help minimize exposure to injuries and illness. Learn more about PPE types and uses.
SEPTEMBER | Emergency preparedness
Be prepared for emergencies at work and at home: When it comes to emergency planning, there’s no time like the present to start. You’ll never know when a disaster may strike, so make sure your business, home, and family are ready to handle what may come. Look for kit checklists, planning tools, and other resources at saif.com/prepare
OCTOBER | Minimize fire hazards
How to minimize fire hazards in your workplace: Once fire starts, it can spread quickly, putting lives and property at risk. The best strategy? Stop fire from happening in the first place. Visit our emergency planning page for more training on minimizing fire hazards, the importance of drills, and fire suppression.
NOVEMBER | Cold weather safety
Make a plan and reduce cold weather injuries: Slips, trips, and falls spike during wintertime, due to icy and slippery conditions. Winterize your business with this cold weather checklist. And remember to walk like a penguin on icy surfaces.
DECEMBER | Reduce, slips, trips, and falls
10 ways to reduce slips, trips, and falls: Slips, trips, and falls are a leading cause of accidental deaths, second only to motor vehicles. Learn 10 ways you can prevent slips, trips, and falls at your workplace. You can find more information, along with resources, posters, and training at saif.com/falls.
For more information, visit saif.com/safetytips.
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