If you have projects scheduled for your organization this year, it’s important to have hand tool safety practices in place when power tools are in operation.

Whether you’re building garden beds, volunteering in the community, designing parade floats or fixing things up around the Post, power tools can expose your organization to many potential safety hazards.

Make sure your organization’s leaders and members work

When someone gets hurt at your organization, workers’ compensation or volunteer accident coverage is often adept at delivering timely coverage. However, in today’s world, a comprehensive approach to your members and volunteers’ health is crucial.

There are many reasons members and volunteers may experience depression after an injury, including:

• Social isolation
• Challenges performing everyday tasks
• Financial stress
• Chronic pain and more

The COVID-19 pandemic

A simple “wet floor” safety sign can mean the difference between a normal day at your Post and a trip to the emergency room.

While the primary purpose of safety signage is keeping people safe, there are other benefits, too:

• Reducing accidents
• Promoting a culture of safety
• Minimizing legal risks

Facilities that have clear and consistent safety signage see a reduction in accidents and