Under the Hard Hat

1) Avoid Distractions

2) Pay attention to the task

3) Practice mindfulness to beat complacency

Pay attention to your body. Reduce tension, stress and pain. Increase energy levels, focus and happiness.

Try Headspace app or Calm app. Each have free trials after downloading the app.

www.headspace.com

www.calm.com

CDC definition of Close Contact

1) Within 6 ft. for more than 10 minutes

2) Direct contact with infectious secretions

Recommended to wear PPE when in close contact, which includes gown, gloves (latex/nitrile), N95 respirator, and eye protection.

Best option - maintain social distance

1) Wash Hands

2) Bathe / Shower

3) Wash Clothes

4) Disinfect Tools using wipes or soapy water

This toolbox talk is all about Emotional Health during this pandemic. You could be experiencing a range of emotions and hopefully this addresses them and provides resources for you.

EAP - phone number for APi Group Employees- 866-695-6327

Learn to Live - www.learntolive.com

Substance Use - CONFIDENTIAL help. Contact payroll, HR or Safety Pro for help.

Doctors on Demand - www.doctorsondemand.com

Disaster Distress Hotline - 800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746

Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800-273-8255

Do you have a fever, cough or shortness of breath?

Have you been in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19?

Have you traveled to a COVID-19 “hotspot” in the past 14 days?

You could have the virus without showing symptoms. If any questions are yes, contact your supervisor.

Be safe. Practice social distancing (6 ft.).

@mesmersafety on Twitter

Day 5 quarantine beard

Mainline Fire Protection shirt

COVID-19 Job Site Cleanliness tips

Social Distancing, wash hands regularly, disinfect tool handles, stagger start times, limit crew sizes, bottled water, no screen sharing, no vehicle sharing

www.cdc.gov

www.insight.apigroupinc.com/sites/News/Pages/Articles/Coronavirus-Covid-19.aspx

@LawrenceKS_PD - 1985: “By 2020 we’ll have flying cars, be able to time travel and have floating hover boards.” 2020: “Please don’t crime. Also, please kindly wash your hands after you pee, poop, or cough to avoid spreading death.”

Social Distancing / Social Separation

Rule of thumb is 6 ft.

Monday March 23

On today’s podcast we review the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Preparedness Toolbox Talk.

Resources discussed:

AGC Petition - www.advocacy.agc.org/construction_is_essential

APi Group Intranet Site - COVID-19

CDC - www.cdc.gov

Coronavirus (also CDC) - www.coronavirus.gov

Doctors on Demand - www.doctorsondemand.com

Thanks for listening. Let me know what you think and what you want to hear about. @mesmersafety on Twitter and Instagram.

Discussed in the podcast;

                Toolbox Talk – 1:03

                                Russ Becker Quote – 1:51

                                Gene Postma Quote – 2:40

                Final Thoughts

                                Lesch – 4:18

                                Mesmer – 4:35