ISSUE 5 | VOLUME 5 | SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2014
Florida Department of Financial Services
Division of Risk Management
200 East Gaines Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
IN THIS ISSUE:
► FDOT ONLINE DEFENSIVE
DRIVING COURSE
UPDATE
1
► 2014 FIRE PREVENTION
WEEK: WORKING SMOKE
ALARMS SAVE LIVES
2
► ARE YOU FOLLOWING
THE LATEST
DEVELOPMENTS WITH
I2P2?
2
► LABORATORY TRAINING
PROGRAM—A CLOSER
LOOK AT UCF’s AWARD-
WINNING PROGRAM
4
► NEW OSHA BROCHURE
HELPS PROTECT
HEALTHCARE WORKERS
FROM MSD INJURIES
5
► SAFETY & LOSS
PREVENTION
SPOTLIGHT: JULIUS
HALAS
6
► FIRE SAFETY TIPS
POSTER 7
► TRANSFORM YOUR
SAFETY CULTURE USING
“SIX SIGMA”
8
► EMPLOYEE WELLNESS:
MAKING SMART CHOICES 9
► FIRE PREVENTION &
SAFETY CROSSWORD
PUZZLE
10
► AMERISYS: A LOOK AT
THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS,
CHALLENGES, AND THE
FUTURE: PART 1
11
► CROSSWORD ANSWERS 12
► KEEP EMERGENCY EXITS
CLEAR 13
In this issue of the Safety and Loss Prevention Outlook newsletter, learn how safety
professionals across the country are looking at six sigma as a tool to transform their safety
programs. Fire Prevention week kicks off October 5—Do you know this year’s Fire safety
theme? Also, join us as we take a closer look at the University of Central Florida’s award
winning training program.
Check out these stories, and much more, in this issue of the Safety and Loss Prevention
Outlook newsletter. As always, we look forward to your feedback on how we are doing. You
may submit feedback, story ideas, and articles to the following email address:
In March 2014, the Division of Risk Management (DRM), State of Florida Loss
Prevention program (SFLPP) launched the online Defensive Driving course developed by
the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
Offered through DRM’s Learning Management System, the Defensive Driving course is a
3-hour computer-based course that contains 11 training modules on topics such as safety
driving practices, impaired driving, and licensing and state law. Participants who take the
course are not required to complete the course
in one sitting—they can complete a module
and move onto something else, and then return
to complete another module at another time.
Since introducing the course through DRM’s
Learning Management System, several Florida
agencies have taken advantage of this resource
to train employees in safe driving practices.
Most recently, the Florida Department of
Education (FDOE) has utilized the Defensive
Driving course for its employees who operate fleet vehicles, with approximately 70 FDOE
employees completing the training in August 2014. DRM can assist safety coordinators by
providing customized data reports on a monthly basis to monitor the frequency and cost of
automobile liability claims at an agency or university, as well as furnishing training
reports to help safety coordinators track when and how many employees in their agencies
have completed the course.
To obtain information on how you can utilize the FDOT Defensive Driving course for
employees at your agency or university, and how DRM can assist you in monitoring your
training program, contact SFLPP at the following email address:
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Florida Department of Financial Services
Division of Risk Management
200 East Gaines Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
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In recognition of Fire Prevention Week, which takes place October 5-11, 2014,
the Division of Risk Management, State of Florida Loss Prevention Program
(SFLPP) encourages safety coordinators to use this week to promote fire safety at
their agency or university. Some simple and cost effective ways safety
coordinators can promote fire prevention include sending an e-mail to employees
during fire prevention week, conducting a fire drill, or scheduling a brief meeting
with safety committee members and floor wardens to discuss fire prevention.
This year’s theme for Fire Prevention Week is Working Smoke Alarms Save
Lives: Test Yours Every Month. Many people do not test their smoke alarms as
often as they should, while others do not test their smoke alarms at all. The
National Fire Protection Association suggests testing smoke alarms monthly. If
testing a smoke alarm monthly is too much, SFLPP encourages state employees to
change their smoke alarm batteries at the beginning and end of Daylight Saving
Time. For more information on Fire Prevention Week, visit:
http://www.nfpa.org/safety-information/fire-prevention-week.
As an agency or university safety coordinator,
consider the following facts that could have a
direct impact on an organization’s safety
operational performance and revenues:
► Employers paid $55.4 billion in 2011—
more than 1 billion per week—for direct
workers’ compensation costs (medical plus
indemnity) for the most disabling workplace
injuries and illnesses. 1
► Each prevented lost-time injury or illness
saves $37,000, and each avoided
occupational fatality saves $1,390,000.2
► Serious workplace injuries and illnesses can cause an enormous amount of physical,
emotional, and financial hardship for affected workers and their families. 3
“Don’t tell people
how to do things,
tell them what to
do and let them
surprise you with
their results.”
~George S. Patton
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Florida Department of Financial Services
Division of Risk Management
200 East Gaines Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
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After reading these facts and statistics, it is clear to see that taking a proactive and
preventive approach to safety and loss prevention can save lives and money. According
to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), one proactive approach
employers can take to reduce workplace accidents is the implementation of an injury
and illness prevention program, also known as I2P2. An I2P2 standard would require
employers to develop and implement a plan to identify and abate hazards. Simply
stated, I2P2 is a risk-management approach used by many of the safest and best
companies in the country. OSHA states that employers who implement a
comprehensive injury and illness prevention program can substantially reduce the
number and severity of workplace accidents, which can help transform workplace
culture, lead to higher productivity, quality, and reduced turnover.
Although State of Florida agencies and universities are not regulated by OSHA, it is
important for safety coordinators to stay up to date on safety initiatives taking place at
the national and federal level. So, are you following the latest developments regarding
I2P2? OSHA’s fall regulatory agenda places the standard in the ―long-term‖ action
category. Rules in this category remain in development, but OSHA does not anticipate
any regulatory action within 12 months of the agenda’s publication date.
You can view OSHA’s entire semi-annual regulatory agenda at:
http://1.usa.gov/1l8BtUH.
References:
1. Liberty Mutual Insurance. Workplace Safety index 2013.
2. National Safety Council Injury facts, 2013 Edition.
3. OSHA Safety and Health add value (OSHA Publication 3180).
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“When you reach
the end of your
rope, tie a knot in
it and hang on.”
~Thomas Jefferson
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Florida Department of Financial Services
Division of Risk Management
200 East Gaines Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
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What is the secret to creating a nationally recognized award-winning university
laboratory safety training program? There is no secret answer to success; however, for
the University of Central Florida’s (UCF) Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S)
Department, receiving a national award for its laboratory safety training program was a
great honor that required a lot of hard work.
In the July/August 2014 issue of the Safety
and Loss Prevention Outlook newsletter, we
shared that UCF received the “Solutions at
Work” award presented by the Campus
Safety Health and Environmental
Association (CSHEMA) for its innovative
practices in the area of laboratory safety
training. The purpose of the ―Solutions at
Work” award is to encourage institutions to
share ideas that help to solve or improve
specific safety problems at colleges and
universities. In this article, we take a closer
look at how UCF won the “Solutions at
Work” award.
The laboratory safety training program at UCF is a comprehensive program that
includes consultations and inspections as well as both online and hands-on training—
all of which are designed to promote a culture of health and safety. In 2013, the
program underwent major improvements by tripling its training hours for researchers
through online courses. The online Laboratory Safety Orientation course includes ten
modules on topics such as chemical safety, storing chemicals, personal protective
equipment, fire safety, and laboratory waste disposal, just to name a few. Each module
contains a training video, knowledge test, and a variety of supplemental information
about the topic, and the registration process is done from the UCF website—making for
a seamless process. The online portion of the training program cost $20,000 to develop,
but the online component more than makes up for the staff time spent by eliminating
the need for multiple lecture-based training sessions and allowing around-the-clock
training opportunities.
UCF was also able to identify through its program enhancements a 70-percent
reduction in safety violations from 2012 through 2014, and during the same time
period, it achieved a significant reduction in laboratory accidents. Mr. Thomas Briggs,
Director of Environmental Health and Safety at UCF, says that one of the things that
really makes the UCF laboratory safety training program stand out is the practical
application. ―The practical demonstration of skills is the key standout component of our
lab safety training program,‖ said Mr. Briggs. ― Researchers already understand what
can and cannot be done in a laboratory, but graduate and undergraduate students may
not.‖
Mr. Briggs said that UCF decided to apply for the award because its EHS department
had never won a national award for any of its programs, and he added that UCF safety
programs are just as robust and professional as any that exist in similar institutions
across the country. Mr. Briggs stated that the spirit of the “Solutions at Work” award is
to share ideas and that it is incumbent upon safety professionals to share their
knowledge at the national level in order to improve the profession.
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Florida Department of Financial Services
Division of Risk Management
200 East Gaines Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
“You only have to do
a very few things
right in your life, so
long as you don’t do
too many things
wrong.”
~Warren Buffett
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The “Solutions at Work” award requires
applicants to address the six following
components as part of the application
process:
1. Defense of the reason for the
program
2. Total cost of implementation
3. Method of implementation
4. Cost Effectiveness
5. Program Scope
6. Applicability to other institutions
When asked what he would tell another university thinking about going for the
“Solutions at Work” award, Mr. Briggs said, ―Apply. We improve our profession
by sharing what works.‖ Mr. Briggs added that whether a university is able to win
an award or not is not the point, but that going through the process only makes a
safety program that much better.
The Occupational Safety and
Health Administration has
developed a new brochure that
addresses the prevention of
musculoskeletal disorders among
nursing home and residential care
workers. The brochure, titled ―Safe
Patient Handling— Preventing
Musculoskeletal Disorders in
Nursing Homes,” explains how
implementing a safe patient
handling program can reduce or
prevent the number and severity of
these musculoskeletal hazards.
A successful safe patient handling program includes a commitment to the
program by all levels of management, a program committee that involves
frontline workers, hazard assessment, selecting technology and equipment to
control hazards, and training workers on the elements of a safe patient handling
program.
For more information about safe patient handling or on ―The Safe Patient
Handling Program,‖ visit OSHA’s Healthcare webpage.
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Florida Department of Financial Services
Division of Risk Management
200 East Gaines Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
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In this issue’s Safety Spotlight, the Division of Risk Management is pleased to
feature Division Director Julius Halas with the Department of Financial Services,
Division of Florida State Fire Marshal.
Director Halas is responsible for providing leadership to a team of 237 employees
within his Division, which consists of the bureaus of Fire and Arson Investigations,
Forensic Fire and Explosive Analysis, Fire Prevention, and Fire Standards and
Training. The Division’s mission is to reduce the loss of life and property due to
fires and other disasters through internal and external leadership; standards and
training; prevention and education, and fire and arson investigation.
When speaking about the importance of Fire Prevention Week 2014, Director Halas
stated, ―Fire prevention comes from the top down, and it is extremely important we
all proactively work together to protect our homes and businesses.‖
This year’s theme for Fire Prevention Week, which takes place October 5-11, 2014,
is ―Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test yours Every Month.‖ As a way to
encourage fire prevention education, Director Halas suggests all agency and
university safety coordinators promote fire prevention at their agencies during fire
prevention week and year round. Since 1970, when smoke alarms first became a fire
code requirement, there has been a 66-percent reduction in fire-related fatalities.
Director Halas, who has over 40 years of experience as a firefighter and paramedic,
says it is also important to take time out during fire prevention week to remember
fallen firefighters. ―Each year, we hold a fallen firefighter memorial service to honor
those firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty,‖ said Director Halas.
Director Halas is a graduate of the State College of Florida, where he earned his
Associate of Arts degree in Fire Science Technology, and he holds a Bachelor’s
degree in Business Administration with a concentration in management from
National Louis University. He also maintains an active paramedic certification, and
he believes in the importance of education and leading by example when it comes to
pursuing educational goals. He is an active member of the National Association of
State Fire Marshals, National Fire Protection Association, Joint Council of Fire
Service Organization, and past president of the Florida Fire Chief Association.
In his spare time, Director Halas enjoys playing golf and riding his Harley Davidson
motorcycle.
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Florida Department of Financial Services
Division of Risk Management
200 East Gaines Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
“Even if you are on
the right track, you
will get run over if
you just sit there.”
~Will Rogers
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While most safety professionals understand the many aspects of environmental
health and safety, few are equally comfortable with the concept of six sigma as an
organizational philosophy, problem-solving methodology, and breakthrough
strategy used to achieve continuous process improvement.
What is six sigma? Six sigma is a statistical measurement for process improvement
that has been used for over 20 years, primarily in the areas of business and
manufacturing to identify the dispersion of observations around the average or
mean of a process. At its core, the goal of six sigma is to measure and eliminate
defects in manufacturing and development; however, six sigma, with its successful
impact in business and industry, also has tremendous potential for helping
occupational safety and health professionals in reducing accident rates and health
hazards.
In terms of safety and loss prevention,
sigma values can indicate how often
(frequency) accidents or health
hazards are likely to occur. Six sigma
is also used as a performance metric
to indicate how well a specific
process is performing. For example,
the higher the sigma value, the better
the process performance. In addition,
sigma measures process capability to
produce accident-free or zero-
accident and health-hazard-free
workplaces.
Those that are most involved in the technical leadership of a six sigma initiative
are known as black belts. Black belts, depending on their training, may lead major
process improvement initiatives that are expected to yield exceptional results
measured in terms of reduced accidents, workers’ compensation rates, and health
hazard exposure.
According to the article Six Sigma Problem-Solving Techniques Create Safer,
Healthier Worksites by Jack B. ReVelle, educational institutions such as Texas
A&M University have recognized the value of applying six sigma to achieving the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Process Safety Management
Standard (PSM) and have documented the findings in a 16-page document that
thoroughly describes the important relationship between PSM and six sigma.
Based on results from Texas A&M University and other companies, applying six
sigma within an environmental health and safety function can lead to fewer
accidents and health hazards—both inside and outside an organization—but it
takes commitment to the six sigma philosophy. As a safety professional committed
to professional and personal growth, decide today to learn more about six sigma
and how it can transform your safety program.
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Florida Department of Financial Services
Division of Risk Management
200 East Gaines Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
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Employee Wellness: Making
Smart Choices
October is the perfect time to make
an extra effort to incorporate healthy
eating choices into your workday.
Making slight adjustments or trying
a few different techniques may help
you feel better throughout the day
and give you more energy. The
following are a few tips to help you
get started.
Ways to get active at work:
Park further away from the front door in the parking lot.
Take the stairs instead of using the elevator.
Have walking or standing meetings.
Get up away from your desk to ask someone a question rather than calling
or using email.
Take frequent, short breaks to stretch and get your blood flowing.
Take a walk on your break or climb the stairs a few times.
During meetings that last longer than an hour, make a point of getting
everyone up and stretching for a few minutes.
Healthy food choices for work:
Don’t skip breakfast – grab something quick like a piece of fruit if you don’t
have much time.
Make a habit of bringing your lunch rather than eating lunch out often.
Bring a refillable water bottle to work and make a point of finishing a
couple bottles each day.
If organizing snacks for a meeting, choose healthier options like fruit over
donuts.
Have healthy snack options available in your workspace, such as a handful
of nuts or seeds, instead of going for a candy bar in the vending machine.
During your coffee breaks, use skim milk
instead of creamer or whole milk.
If eating out at lunch, choose meals that are
steamed, grilled, or broiled and smaller portions
sizes—if you have a large meal, bring half home
for dinner.
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“It had long since
come to my
attention that people
of accomplishment
rarely sat back and
let things happen to
them. They went out
and happened to
things. ”
~Leonardo da Vinci
Florida Department of Financial Services
Division of Risk Management
200 East Gaines Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
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By Cheryl Gulasa, RN, CPHM, CCM Vice President, AmeriSys
In October 2013, AmeriSys was awarded the contract for handling the workers’
compensation medical case management for the state of Florida. In this three-part article
series, Cheryl Gulasa, a registered nurse with AmeriSys, discusses the accomplishments
AmeriSys has made over the last ten months.
Since the implementation of our program on January 1st, 2014, AmeriSys has put multiple
programs in place to ensure the state of Florida employees receive quality care when they
are injured at work.
Our Intake and Triage Unit operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per
year. This is to ensure there is timely and accurate reporting of injuries and appropriate
care is provided immediately to the injured employee. Registered nurses (RNs) are always
available to assess each injured employee’s situation and provide prompt direction to
care. Once we ensure the employee has been directed to the best care, it is the job of the
Intake and Triage Unit to provide notification of the injury and the employee’s condition
to the appropriate parties.
AmeriSys telephonic case-managers (TCMs) are RNs who are familiar with the unique
needs of the injured employees of the state of
Florida. They are also very familiar with the
statutes and rules that govern the workers’
compensation system for Florida.
A TCM is assigned to each injured employee to
ensure quality care is received; education
regarding the injury or treatment is provided,
facilitating that injured employee’s return to
work as soon as it is safe for them to do so. The
TCM references the latest in evidenced-based
medical guidelines regarding treatments being
provided, ensuring that only appropriate quality
care is delivered. The TCM stands ready to
conference with the treating medical provider to
address any specific needs with which the
injured employee presents.
While many of the injuries that are presented to AmeriSys RNs are orthopedic in nature,
some injury types require specialized treatment and specialized case management
services. Our state employees who are covered by the Heart and Lung Bill have very
unique cardiac and exposure needs that must be addressed, and many times in an
emergency situation.
In addition, AmeriSys has implemented the Presumption Case Management Team for the
state of Florida. These nurse case-managers have a clinical background in the area of
cardiology. The AmeriSys medical management program developed for these employees
is called the B.A.D.G.E. (Better Administration, Dedication, Guaranteeing Excellence)
program. This program utilizes physician advisors, as well as case-review meetings, to
keep the case-managers current in the constantly changing area of cardiology and the
related specialties. We work very closely with the state of Florida pharmacy provider to
ensure the appropriate medications are made available to the injured employees covered
by the Heart and Lung Bill.
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“Mistakes are
always forgivable,
if one has the
courage to admit
them.”
~Bruce Lee
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Division of Risk Management
200 East Gaines Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
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“Do not go where
the path may lead,
go instead where
there is no path
and leave a trail.”
~Ralph Waldo
Emerson
A number of our state employees run the risk of exposure to toxic substances. Whether it is
human bodily fluids or chemicals, a network of medical providers to assist in these situations
has been developed and is in place to expedite care to the injured employee—again, ensuring
the providers adhere to the latest in medical and Center for Disease Control guidelines.
Many injuries have consequential pain issues.
AmeriSys has also implemented a program to
meet the needs of the employees who are
having issues with pain. We have consulted
physicians of excellence in designing this
program and its protocols. This program is called S.E.C.U.R.E. (Services for the Effective
Control and Utilization of Rx through Evidence-based Criteria). TCMs again have received
specialized training in the area of pain management and act as ―SECURE advisors‖ to the
medical management team. Once again, collaborative efforts are made to adhere to the latest
in the treatment protocols with the state of Florida pharmacy provider.
AmeriSys’ goals for outcomes for the state of Florida program are to deliver the highest
quality of care in the most efficient manner and return the state’s employees safely to work.
We recognize that some employees will have concerns over their care. A well-established
vetting system for those concerns is in place and each concern is addressed.
Our commitment to quality is evident in that AmeriSys has exceeded the benchmarks in
place each month since the inception of our program. We remain ever vigilant to maintain
our standard for excellence and we will continue to explore opportunities to improve the
quality of healthcare delivered to the state of Florida employees when they become injured
while at work.
In Part 2 of this three-part series, Cheryl Gulasa will discuss the challenges AmeriSys has
faced since the implementation of its program on January 1, 2014.
Claim Reporting (as of 01/01/2014)
(for state of Florida employees)
Report all claims to AmeriSys
at 1-800-455-2079
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Unit 1
Permanent &
Total Unit
Mickey Lowers
(850) 413-4824
Click to E-mail
Unit 2
Universities &
Other Unit
Sam Walker
(850) 413-4808
Click to E-mail
Unit 3
Presumption
Unit
Billie Bacon
(850) 413-4804
Click to E-mail
ACROSS
1. SAFETY
4. HEAT
9. FLAME
10. PREVENTION
12. CHIMNEY
13. EMS
14. WATER
15. SMOKE
DOWN
2. EXTINGUISHER
3. FOREST
5. ESCAPE
6. EVACUATE
7. PROPANE
8. FIRE
11. ALARM
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Florida Department of Financial Services
Division of Risk Management
200 East Gaines Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Safety & Loss Prevention
Outlook Team:
Deidra Jones, CPM, PMP Managing Editor/Writer
Christia Nunnery Editor
Melanie Cowgill Design and Layout
Leah McPherson Writer
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R. J. Castellanos, ARM, JD Division Director
Molly Merry, CPA Assistant Director
Shannon Segers, ARM-P Bureau Chief, Bureau of Risk Financing & Loss Prevention
Christia Nunnery Administrator, Loss Prevention
Office of the Director (850) 413-4700
State of Florida Loss Prevention Program (850) 413-4756
Bureau of State Liability & Property
Claims (850) 413-3122
Bureau of State Employee Workers’
Compensation Claims (850) 413-3123
State Liability Claim Change Form (850) 413-4852
Safety Coordinator Appointment Form (850) 413-4756
Workers’ Compensation Claim Change Form (850) 413-4802
REFERENCES
National Fire Protection Association (n.d.) nfpa.org,
National Fire Protection Week: Referenced 2014
from: http://www.nfpa.org/safety-information/fire-
prevention-week
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (n.d.)
osha.gov: Injury and Illness Prevention Programs:
Referenced 2014 from: https://www.osha.gov/dsg/
topics/safetyhealth/index.html
University of Central Florida E H & S (n.d.)
ehs.ucf.edu Referenced 2014 from: http://
www.ehs.ucf.edu/home.html
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (n.d.)
osha.gov: Protect Healthcare Workers from MSD
Injuries from: https://www.osha.gov/Publications/
OSHA3708.pdf
American Society of Safety Engineers (n.d.)
asse.org: Six Sigma Problem-solving techniques
create safer, healthier worksites: Referenced 2014
from: http://www.asse.org/professionalsafety/
pastissues/049/10/031004as.pdf
National Safety Council (n.d.) nsc.org: Employee
Wellness: Making Smart Choices: Referenced 2014
from: http://www.nsc.org/members_get_more/
Documents/E-Newsletter%
20Content/83719_MEM_2012%20facts_Wellness.pdf
South Pend Orielle Fire & Rescue (n.d.) spofr.org:
Fire Prevention & Safety Crossword: Referenced
2014 from: http://www.spofr.org/public-education/
crossword/pdf/fire-prevention-
safety_ff_crossword.pdf
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services referenced herein.
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