The document provides safety tips and information from Abel Safety Department in their quarterly safety bulletin. It discusses the importance of accident prevention for personal goals and family, not just to satisfy employers. It provides tips on heat injury prevention, basic traveling safety, lawn mower safety, and emphasizes thinking safety in all activities. The document aims to spread awareness of safety topics to help keep workers and families safe.

1. Think Abel – Think Safety
Summer 2007
Welcome... Why is it so important to Prevent Accidents?
Do you view Accident Prevention as them with a serious disability? A safety
...to the first edition of our new quarterly simply a way to avoid getting hurt? program is designed to help you reach
safety bulletin. This is the start of a new your goals. It is not there just to make
Do you work safely just because you
service to our clients and employees to your work harder or slower, or to meet
want to?
promote safety in the workplace and also some governmental guidelines. Safety
at home. At Abel we believe workplace Perhaps you view Accident Prevention as
and Accident Prevention programs are
safety is very important and having our a way of keeping your company happy
designed to Protect You so that you may
safety team spread the message about or your supervisor off your back.
reach your personal goals. When an
safety topics is our way of communicat- Maybe you just do it because you have unsafe act is pointed out to you, it is
ing our “Safe Workplace Mission.” been told to. done to help you eliminate obstacles or
In this bulletin you will find a few Of course there are many reasons that a job hindrances and to ensure that you get
topics each quarter relating to safety in company wants it’s employees to work home in one piece.
the workplace, home or when traveling safely. But everyone must have a more Every time you approach a project, every
between the two. We hope you will important reason to work safely than just time you pick up a tool, every time you
enjoy reading these short topics and because the company said to. They must start a piece of equipment or machinery,
most importantly, share them with have a personal reason. Your reason may Think Safety! Look for what can go
others. When this bulletin leaves your be your family. What would they do if wrong and eliminate that possibility.
hands it should touch those of another you were to get hurt? How about your
person – spreading the word about hobbies? Would you still be able to enjoy Before your goals come to an abrupt...
safety keeps everyone alert – today,
tomorrow, and always.
Question:
We hope you find this useful.
The Abel Safety Department Did you buckle up this morning
as you waved good-bye to your
loved ones?
Abel Safety Contacts:
Abel Corporate Office: Basic Heat Injury Prevention
609-860-0400 1. Reduce heat injury by drinking more water.
safety@ThinkAbel.com 2. Cooled water increases voluntary water consumption.
3. Drink one (1) quart of water in the morning and at
Tony Stokes, 732-754-1261 each meal.
Safety Consultant 4. Take frequent small drinks of water since they are more
Doug Colfer, 732-921-0883 effective than drinking a large amount of water all at once.
Safety Coordinator 5. Larger individuals need more water.
6. Schedule heavy workloads for the cooler hours of the
Adam Faille, 609-868-7880 day such as early morning or late evening.
Risk Management Coordinator 7. Take frequent rest periods. Work rate and workloads
should consider the heat conditions.

2. Don’t get eaten by the Tiger! Vacation Safety
Modern Safety rules seem to be a nui- The first rule was If you are planning a summer vacation
sance. They keep us from doing things probably a screech that involves driving in a motor vehicle
the way we want to do it. You would of some kind you might consider following these few
think that the person who wrote these whenever the tiger simple traveling tips.
rules must have been some old-fuddy- approached the village. This guideline should help make your
duddy who has nothing better to do with Everyone would run when trip safer and more enjoyable.
their time. the screech was heard, to
climb a tree or hide under a You may want to plan your desired
Such is not the case: Safety rules were
rock. It was annoying to them but soon route including possible overnight
written many years ago in tribal times.
the tigers were getting thinner and accommodations in advance. You
People crawling around in prehistoric should take into consideration the
people became numerous. Following
times had no safety rules and they spoke needs of those traveling with you,
the same thoughts, they decided the
no language either. However they did children and pets may need to make
lion, too, was an enemy and developed
notice that a furry animal with yellow more frequent stops than adults.
a different pitched screech to warn
and black stripes was eating the people
others. So, in effect, the first Safety
of the village. They soon realized, Vehicle Inspection
Rules were born a very long time ago.
“this beast not friend, this beast enemy.”
Believe it or not… 1. Make sure vehicle is in excellent
This became the first Safety Rule: operating condition. Check:
Beware of the Tiger! Don’t get eaten by the Tiger! Tires (including spare)
Brakes
RIDDLE: Can you name three consecutive days without Battery
using the words Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Lights
Friday, Saturday, or Sunday? Windshield wipers
Muffler & exhaust system
(find the answer upside down at the bottom of this page)
2. Take along essential items in case
Practical Rules for Lawn Mower Safety of emergency:
1. Before you mow, clear the yard of rocks, sticks, toys or anything else the Basic tools
mower might pick up. Jack
2. Wait for grass to dry before mowing. Wet grass may clog the chute or make Spare fuses
you slip. Flashlight & flares
3. If the chute clogs, shut off the motor, wait for the blade to stop turning, then First-aid kit
clear it with a stick. Never clear a chute with your hands. Snacks & water for everyone in
4. With a riding mower, mow up and down the slope so you are less likely to your car, including pets
tip over.
5. Never leave a running mower unattended. On The Road
6. Clear all people, especially children, and 1. Stay in right-hand lane except
pets from the area being mowed. when passing
7. Fill the tank before starting the job. 2. Make frequent rest stops
8. Never refuel a hot mower. 3. Obey all traffic laws
4. Do not use cruise
Dress for Safety
control when it
1. Wear heavy-duty shoes with nonslip soles (never mow in bare feet or sandals). is raining
2. Wear long pants to protect legs. 5. Always fasten
3. Avoid loose clothing that could get caught in machinery. safety belts!
4. Wear eye and hearing protection when mowing. 6. HAVE FUN!!!
RIDDLE ANSWER: Sure you can: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow!
2 Corporate Drive, Cranbury, New Jersey, 08512-3604
t: 609-860-0400 f: 609-860-0440 safety@ThinkAbel.com www.ThinkAbel.com