Our Mission
To ensure continued safety for our employees and to empower staff to be aware of the safety of themselves and others at all times. The commitment of the Safety Workgroup is to create a safe working environment for all staff and to reduce the number of work-related accidents and injuries.

About the Workgroup
The Agency-Wide Workgroup meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month to discuss a variety of issues that relate to employee safety and health in the workplace. We assess safety-related incidents and concerns and implement agency-wide training programs and initiatives to educate staff about safety concerns and how to prevent future work-related accidents and injuries. Recent training programs implemented by the Safety Workgroup include Back Injury Prevention and Driver Safety. Other safety-related initiatives include bi-weekly safety tips and safety Q & A's.

 

Agency-wide Safety Workgroup Representatives are:

Collaborative Support Services
610-825-9360

• Kim Smith x314
• Lucille Bernardo-Kaiser x322
• Carla Veno x323
• Sheila Fehrenbach x230

Resource Management /Staff Support
610-825-9360
• Maria Santillo x394

Dover, DE Office

302-734-3800

• Sherry Jones
• Brian Jordan

Personal Support
610-825-9360
• Angela Marshal x353

Brown & Brown

Brian Block
610-694-1846
 

Comprehensive Injury Prevention Solutions, Inc.
215–715–6864

• Wayne C. Wurtz, Consultant

  

 

 

February's Safety Tip

Mr. KenCrest says “Do the Penguin Shuffle!” 

❅ In cold temperatures, approach with caution and assume that all wet, dark areas on pavements are slippery and icy.

❅ During bad weather, avoid boots or shoes with smooth soles and heels. Instead, wear shoes or boots that provide traction on snow and ice; boots made of non-slip rubber or neoprene with grooved soles are best.

❅ Use special care when entering and exiting vehicles; use the vehicle for support.

❅ Walk in designated walkways as much as possible. Taking shortcuts over snow piles and other frozen areas are hazardous. Look ahead when walking; a snow or ice covered sidewalk or driveway, if on a hill, may require travel along its grassy edge for traction.

❅ Point your feet out slightly like a penguin! Spreading your feet out slightly while walking on ice increases your center of gravity.

❅ Bend slightly and walk flat-footed with your center of gravity directly over the feet as much as possible. Extend your arms out to your sides to maintain balance. Keep your hands out of your pockets. Hands in your pockets while walking decreases your center of gravity and balance. You can help break your fall with your hands free if you do start to slip. Wear a heavy, bulky coat that will cushion you if you should fall.

❅ Watch where you are stepping and … GO S-L-O-W-L-Y !! Take short steps or shuffle for stability.

 

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