Tuesday • March18

Smart Business Moment

I Have a Best Friend at Work

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I Have a Best Friend at Work

Call it social dynamics.

Throughout our lives, we spend a lot of time at work. We instinctively look to develop friendships at work in which we feel respected and trusted. Having a best friend at work can help employees feel more engaged — and with best friends, teams will be more likely to see a positive impact on business results. It’s simple: People with friends at work are happier at work.

It helps build mutual trust and teamwork.

And that’s smart business.

Alternate business moment

Americans with Disabilities Act

Reasonable Accommodation

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Americans with Disabilities Act

Reasonable Accommodation

If an employee is missing work or having trouble performing work due to a health issue, contact Human Resources or your district or area Reasonable Accommodation Committee. The employee could be entitled to a job adjustment.
Always seek assistance in determining whether a reasonable accommodation is required.

Providing a reasonable accommodation to qualified employees increases productivity.

And that’s smart business.

Learn more about policies regarding reasonable accommodation at Handbook EL-307 Reasonable Accommodation.

Smart Safety Moment

Flash flooding

Turn around, don’t drown.

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Flash flooding

Turn around, don’t drown.

Flash floods are the No. 1 cause of weather-related deaths. Water can rise fast as a result of heavy rains, melting snow or breaks in dams or levees. It can happen anywhere at any time with little or no warning.

If there’s a chance of flash flooding, move to higher ground immediately. Don’t walk or drive through flood waters — 6 inches of moving water can knock you down and 2 feet of water can sweep your vehicle away.

Knowing what to do and acting quickly could save your life during a flash flood.

And that’s smart safety!

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.

Alternate safety moment

Automated equipment

Don’t get caught up.

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Automated equipment

Don’t get caught up.

Enforce these basic safety rules around automated equipment:

Never allow untrained employees to work on or with automated or other powered equipment.
Employees must observe and follow all warning signs and notices that have been installed on equipment for their protection.
Employees must comply with all safety and health regulations, procedures and practices.
Warn employees not to wear loose clothing, long or unconfined hair, or dangling jewelry around equipment.
Never allow employees to override or disable safety interlocks or switches.
Make sure employees check for defects in equipment before using.

Supervisors are responsible for documenting and maintaining employee training records.

And that’s smart safety!

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.

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