Stay Well, Aware, Prepared

By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. ~Benjamin Franklin

Businesses and their staff face a variety of hazards:

Natural hazards like floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes.
Health hazards such as widespread and serious illnesses like the flu.
Human-caused hazards including accidents and acts of violence.
Technology-related hazards like power outages and equipment failure.

There is much that a business leader can do to prepare their organization for the most likely hazards. We're here to help. In recognition of National Preparedness Month, the Healthier Workforce Center has launched the first video in our upcoming series on emergency preparedness. Stay tuned for additional videos and resources to ensure your team is ready for anything.

An Introduction to Emergency Preparedness

Life is full of unpredictable events that can have adverse effects on the operations, infrastructure, and workers of a business. This HWC video introduces the topic of emergency preparedness and explains why businesses should take steps now to plan.

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The Ready Business Toolkits offer business leaders a step-by-step guide to build preparedness within an organization. Each toolkit contains the following sections:

Identify Your Risk
Develop A Plan
Take Action
Be Recognized and Inspire Others

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Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month

September is Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month.

In partnership with the Associated General Contractors of Missouri (AGCMO) and the Hawkeye on Safety Planning Committee, the Healthier Workforce Center recently launched a Suicide Prevention Campaign for the Workplace.

The initial campaign was started last year by AGCMO with our partners at Washington University in St. Louis. The campaign has since been expanded to bring it to more workplaces. The campaign includes five toolbox/tailgate talks that can be used to raise awareness about suicide prevention and to reduce stigma in the workplace. Posters can be placed in common areas (a break room) and private areas (restrooms or port-o-johns) with the suicide prevention hotline number. Medallions with the suicide prevention hotline number are also available upon request. They can be given to someone who may be experiencing distress or left in a public place.

The free resources are available in English & Spanish at: www.HealthierWorkforceCenter.org/you-ok-campaign

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Agricultural Safety & Health

Do you train, supervise, or hire young agricultural workers?

As the agricultural season is ramping up, now is a great time to think about how to protect the safety and health of adolescent and young adult workers who are at higher risk of injury. A free, evidence-based training developed by the University of Iowa and the National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety is available for supervisors, parents, and teachers. Topics include supervising, training, and communicating more effectively with young workers.

The training and supplemental materials are available in digital and print formats in English and Spanish.

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Bonus Resources & Events

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