Call 911 or emergency services if symptoms are life threatening.If the illness may be COVID-19, contact your health care provider and/or local public health authority for instructions.If you become sick or injured while working, notify your supervisor and employer immediately.If it is unsafe to work, talk to your supervisor, health and safety committee or representative, and/or union. Discuss with your employer if you have any health and safety concerns.Reach out to your employer and health and safety committee or representative for assistance with performing a risk assessment and setting up a safe home workspace.The employer should communicate any new practices and policies that will affect or assist you while working from home. When possible, continue to follow all safe work procedures.This responsibility may include exposure to hazards such as ergonomic (musculoskeletal), biological, chemical, electrical, slips, trips and falls, emergency response, and psychosocial concerns (isolation, stress, anxiety, and depression).Even though you are working from home, the employer is still responsible for certain aspects of your health and safety while performing work.Since fall weather rapidly changes from warm to cold, your tires will often expand and contract leading to a loss of pressure. Tire Pressure – check your tire pressure.The fall season brings an increase in deer activity because it’s their time for mating and migrating. Wildlife – watch for wildlife, especially deer.When the sun sets behind drivers, it can bounce off the rearview mirror or reflect off traffic lights up ahead, and this can blind you for a split second while your eyes adjust. Sun Glare – glare can impact your sight for seconds after exposure, making it hard to see pedestrians, oncoming traffic, traffic lights, or the car in front of you.Frost – beware of morning frost and icy spots on the road, especially on bridges, overpasses, and shaded areas of the road.They also hide potholes and other road hazards. Leaves – falling foliage can litter the roads, making them slick while obscuring traffic lines and other pavement markings.Rain – watch for pooling water and slippery pavement.Stay Home – when you are ill, avoid going to work and spreading it to your team.Wash Hands – one of the best ways to avoid getting sick is to wash hands regularly and thoroughly.Flu Shots – fall is the start of flu season, and it’s recommended that everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated against the flu. Test and Replace – fall is the time to test your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors and replace batteries.Use your low beams when driving (high beams bounce off the fog and create glare). Fog – can greatly limit your driving visibility and perception of distance.Unpredictable Weather – sun can turn to rain very quickly so be prepared.Daylight Saving Time – as we near the end of the year, it will get darker earlier.Avoid Pests – stay alert to insects, spiders and snakes to avoid bites and stings.Wear appropriate clothing, eye protection, and footwear. Choose Proper Attire – If you use a leaf blower, shield yourself.Don’t overfill leaf bags, and when picking them up, bend at the knee and use your legs, not your back, for support. Rake Leaves Safely – stand upright while raking and pull from your arms and legs.Clean Up Fallen Leaves – wet leaves can create a slippery hazard for pedestrians.Position the ladder on a flat surface before use. Use Caution on Ladders – wear appropriate footwear and be cautious, as shoes or boots may be wet, causing you to slip as you climb the ladder.
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