The 2009 safety calendar highlights various health and safety awareness months, including radon action month and fire prevention month. It provides important safety tips and guidelines on issues such as lung cancer caused by radon, heart health, nutrition, child safety, and the proper use of personal protective equipment. The calendar encourages proactive measures in home and occupational safety throughout the year.

1. 2009 Safety Calendar

2. JANUARY 2009 NATIONAL RADON ACTION MONTH SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 4 11 18 25 3 10 17 24 9 16 23 6 13 20 5 12 19 26 8 15 22 7 14 21 28 27 29 30 31 Dec 31 2008 MLK Happy New Year! 2 Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer and can also cause damaging effects to the human DNA structure. Radon is formed by the natural radioactive decay of uranium in rock, soil, and water. Naturally existing, low levels of uranium occur widely in Earth's crust. It can be found in all 50 states. Radon rises through the soil and gets trapped under the building. The trapped gases build up pressure. Air pressure inside homes is usually lower than the pressure in the soil. Therefore, the higher pressure under the building forces gases though floors and walls and into the building. Test Your Home! When the ground produces radon, it can dissolve and accumulate in water from underground sources (called ground water), such as wells.

3. FEBRUARY 2009 National Heart Month SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 6 13 20 5 12 19 4 11 18 1 8 15 7 14 21 3 10 17 2 9 16 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK 22 24 27 28 26 25 Presidents’ Day 23 Know your blood pressure and keep it under control Exercise regularly! Don't smoke Maintain a healthy weight GET REGULAR HEALTH CHECKUPS …… IT COULD PREVENT THIS>>>

4. ARE U STRESSED OUT? 4 18 25 3 10 17 24 2 9 16 23 1 8 15 22 7 14 21 6 13 20 27 5 12 19 26 MARCH 2009 NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY THOUGHT OF THE WEEK NUTRITION IS INTEGRAL TO YOUR HEALTH AND WELL BEING. 28 IT’S NO MYSTERY... EAT RIGHT AND EXERCISE TO BE STRESS FREE!!!!!!! 11 29 30 31 Eat a lot of fruits and vegetables Save your vision week National Poison Prevention Week

5. APRIL 2009 INJURY PREVENTION MONTH SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 5 11 18 25 4 10 17 24 3 9 16 23 7 13 20 6 12 19 26 15 22 1 8 14 21 27 28 2 29 30 World Health Day Medication Safety Week National Playground Safety Week Take medication only as directed! National Public Health Week World Parkinson's Day National Infant Immunization Week Wear your PPE to prevent injuries.

6. MAY 2009 SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 5 12 19 4 11 3 10 17 7 6 13 20 9 16 1 8 15 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK 2 21 22 23 MEMORIAL DAY BE AWARE OF OFFICE HAZARDS TRAVELING BY PLAN YOUR TRIPS ... JOGGERS, BIKES, CURBS, POTHOLES, and TRAFFIC . REMOVE CLUTTER IN YOUR WORK AREA ... TO AVOID UNPLANNED TRIPS. 18 14 OR BY ENJOY THE SCENERY….. BUT BE AWARE OF 24 25 26 27 CLOSE ALL FILE DRAWERS. KEEP COMPUTER CABLES AND PHONE CORDS OUT OF YOUR WAY. 38 Mother’s Day 29 30 31

7. JUNE 2009 SAFE AMERICA MONTH SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 9 16 23 8 15 22 29 7 14 21 28 11 18 25 10 17 24 6 13 20 5 12 19 26 SPORTS and SAFETY WEATHER ... . HAVE FUN!!! CHECK WEATHER REPORT WHEN PLANNING TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. 30 WATCH FOR… CHILDREN PLAYING BE AWARE OF NATURAL HAZARDS … POISONOUS PLANTS, INSECTS AND SPIDERS . 27 KNOW YOUR LIMITATIONS… USE PROPER EQUIPMENT (HELMETS, ETC.) THOUGHT OF THE WEEK … Flag Day Father's Day 1 2 3 4

8. JULY 2009 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH MONTH SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 18 25 17 24 6 16 23 3 13 12 26 5 12 19 4 11 18 THOUGHT OF THE MONTH ACCIDENTS DO HAPPEN … ALL CAN BE AVIODED … SOME PREVENTION TIPS WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE GEAR . WHEN LIFTING OBJECTS HAVE A CLEAR PATH, SQUAT,GRIP ITEM FIRMLY, LIFT WITH YOUR LEGS, SLOWLY STANDING UP. GET AWAY FROM THE OFFICE DURING THE DAY. 25 27 26 EFFECTIVELY MANAGE YOUR TIME AND PRIORITIZE YOUR WORK. WHEN SITTING AT A COMPUTER SIT STRAIGHT, DON’T SLOUCH;DON’T STRETCH TO REACH KEYS;RELAX. IDENTIFY HAZARDS IN YOUR WORK AREA. PRACTICE ON-THE-JOB SAFETY. Rules To Lower Stress...... 27 28 2 1 29 30 31

9. AUGUST 2009 HOUSEKEEPING / MAINTENANCE MONTH SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 5 12 19 4 3 10 7 14 6 13 20 9 16 1 8 15 THOUGHT OF THE MONTH 21 22 23 BE AWARE OF ITEMS THAT CAN CUT YOU OR MAKE A PUNCTURE WOUND . 24 25 18 17 11 KEEP THINGS IN THEIR PLACE AND USE GOOD COMMON SENSE WHEN USING THEM. 26 27 GOOD HOUSEKEEPING MAKES GOOD SENSE. CLEAN UP SPILLS IMMEDIATELY! WELL MAINTAINED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT PREVENTS ACCIDENTS . MAKE SURE TOOLS ARE CLEAN AND IN GOOD WORKING ORDER BEFORE YOU PUT THEN AWAY. HAVE ENOUGH LIGHT TO SEE WHAT YOU’RE DOING DISPOSE OF TRASH, SCRAP, AND OTHER DEBRIS PROMPTLY. PLACE IT IN THE PROPER CONTAINERS. KEEP YOUR WORK AREA CLEAN. KEEP AISLES AND STAIRS CLEAR. DON’T LEAVE ANYTHING THAT COULD BE TRIPPED OVER. 28 2 29 30 31

10. SEPTEMBER 2009 CHILD SAFETY MONTH SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 8 11 22 29 7 14 21 28 6 13 20 27 10 17 24 9 16 23 12 19 26 11 18 25 THOUGHT OF THE WEEK 5 30 WALK - RIDE -WALK : GETTING TO SCHOOL SAFELY A comprehensive school bus / pedestrian safety program which Offers teachers and elementary students a different and interesting Way to interact while learning the importance of school bus safety. SAFETY TIPS AT HOME Fire Preparedness Make sure you have working smoke detectors in your home. Teach children the “stop, drop and roll” technique for smothering clothing fires. Guardians Of Guns Put safety locks on the guns. The best policy, don’t keep firearms in the home. Store them elsewhere. If, you own firearms, keep them locked up and unloaded. And, lock ammunition separately from the guns. 1 2 3 4

11. OCTOBER 2009 NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION MONTH SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 8 15 22 3 14 21 2 13 20 10 17 9 16 23 1 12 19 11 18 24 25 PORTABLE ELECTRIC HEATERS DON’T USE HEATERS NEAR COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. NEVER USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS TO HELP IGNITE A FIRE. 26 4 6 7 27 NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION WEEK PURCHASE A HEATER THAT CARRIES AN APPROVED LABELED (U.L OR F.M ) LOOK FOR HEATERS THAT HAVE AN AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF SWITCH . EVERY YEAR HAVE THE CHIMNEY AND FIREPLACE INSPECTED AND CLEANED BY PROFESSIONALS. BURN ONLY SEASONED HARDWOOD. COLUMBUS DAY 31 Halloween 28 29 30 5

12. ALWAYS WEAR: NOVEMBER 2009 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT MONTH 15 22 29 7 14 21 28 2 13 20 27 5 12 19 11 18 10 17 24 9 16 23 30 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY THOUGHT OF THE WEEK VETERANS DAY WORK PLAY PROPER HAND PROTECTION WHEN CHOPPING OR SAWING FIREWOOD . FOLLOW ALL Cal- OSHA REQUIREMENTS. 26 25 HAPPY THANKSGIVING PROPER EYE PROTECTION WHEN OPERATING POWER TOOLS. WEAR HEAD PROTECTION WHEN REQUIRED. PROTECT YOUR HEARING USE PROPER EQUIPMENT WHEN BICYCLING, AND INLINE SKATING, etc…. 1 3 4 6 Daylight Saving Time

13. DECEMBER 2001 SAFE TOYS & NATIONAL DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING AWARENESS MONTH SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 8 15 22 29 7 14 21 28 6 13 20 27 10 17 24 9 16 23 30 5 12 19 26 11 18 25 HOLIDAY SAFETY PROGRAM ……. TOYS ALCOHOL DO NOT TAKE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS NOT PRESCRIBED FOR YOU . FOLLOW MEDICATION DOSAGE AND PRECAUTIONS . DO NOT HAVE OR ENCOURAGE ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD 31 4 NEVER MIX ALCOHOL AND DRUGS ... FRIENDS DON’T LET FRIENDS DRIVE DRUNK… EXAMINE EACH TOY THOROUGHLY AVOID TOYS WITH ELASTIC OR STRINGS ... ALWAYS SHOP FOR SPECIFIC AGE GROUPS… DRUGS 2 3 CALL A TAXI.. MERRY CHRISTMAS 1