Page 38 - May 2018 - December 2018 Issue

Staying Safe

During the

Rainy Season

By RJ Camano, Quality, Environment,
Safety, and Health

Rainy season is UP, once again. While we appreciate the rain and what it can do for the
valley, precautions should be taken to ensure SAFETY.

Below are some of the safety tips to stay safe during Rainy Season:

Slips & Falls

■ Wear appropriate footwear, with solid support and slip resistant soles.
■ Don’t be in a hurry; avoid slipping on wet sidewalks or walkways by taking slow, short steps.
■ Avoid walking through puddles no matter how shallow they appear.
■ Avoid using wet stairs; use the elevator during the rainy season.
■ If you do use the stairs, never walk the stairs with your hands in your pockets, and always use
the handrails.
■ Be alert to water that may be trapped around doorways; be a leader in safety by cleaning up
wet hazards.
■ Make sure that there are entry mats in the doorways, so workers can dry their feet before
entering.

While Driving

■ Give yourself more time for heavy traffic due to rain.
■ Obey the speed limit and drive slowly in the rain; the roads are very slick when wet!
■ Maintain an extra distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
■ Make sure that the windshield wipers are functional and in good condition; change the
wiper blades before the rainy season arrives.
■ Make sure that the defogger is also in good condition; keep the dash clear so as to not block
the defogger.
■ Turn on your headlights while driving during rainy weather.
■ Avoid driving into flooded areas; if your vehicle stalls in rapidly rising floodwaters, abandon it
immediately and climb to higher ground.
■ As much as possible, avoid critical areas with presence of electrical systems or power lines.

“When we share the responsibility for safety in the workplace, everyone wins!!!”

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