The Holiday season is
ideally a time to celebrate with family and friends characterized with excitement
and a lot of activities ranging from shopping, partying, hosting friends and
family, increase in travel, waste generation and energy consumption. Unfortunately,
the holidays can also be a time when accidents occur due to increase in
criminal activities during this period.
The objective of this
write up is to increase our situational awareness during the festive season and
to provide tips to ensure zero harm to people, assets and the environment. It
also reminds us of the precautions we can all take to have a safe and happy
season.
Tips for the holiday season
The following are precaution that should be applied during the holidays to
ensure our safety and health are not compromised during the season.
Ø Do not use your cellphone while walking in isolated areas and while riding
a public transportation to prevent being a victim of snatching.
Ø Make ATM withdrawals only from secure point and utilize Point Of Sale terminals and
Internet banking for large cash transactions as much as possible.
Ø Send e-Cards to friends and loved ones via the Internet, in place of
traditional Christmas greeting cards.
Ø Reduce energy consumption; use energy efficient bulbs or appliance as
required.
Ø Combine trips to reduce the frequency of travel; this reduces your fuel
consumption and limits your exposure to hazards associated with commuting or
travelling.
Ø Eliminate food wastage: Buy
only required quantities of food items, especially perishable items and make
necessary arrangements for storage and preservation. Excess food should be
promptly packed and placed in the freezer. Apply the Eat, Think and Save principle.
Ø Dispose of waste appropriately; gather waste in refuse bags and drop off at
designated dumpsters or employ the services of approved Private Sector Partnership
waste collectors.
Ø Turn off all lights when you go to bed or leave the house/office. The lights
could short out and start a fire.
Ø Bacteria are often present in raw foods. Fully cook meats and poultry
properly, and thoroughly wash raw vegetables and fruits.
Ø Keep a list with all of the important phone numbers you may need for
emergencies.
Ø Ensure designated drivers are available after a party. Do not drink and
drive.
Ø For long flights/travel, ensure you move around to promote blood circulation
and prevent DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis).
Ø Listen to your pre-flight safety briefing and read the safety data card in
the seat pocket to your front while travelling by air.
Ø If attacked, do not
argue or fight with armed criminals, be calm in speaking with them, avoid sudden movements or eye contact and remain subservient.
Have a safe and happy
holiday!
Written by O’ Reese
on behalf of En-pact Solutions Limited. 2013.
Twitter: @O Reese2
@EnpactHSE
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