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Day #4: Be Safe, Be Well It's estimated that fatigue is a contributing factor in a third of all occupational injuries. In fact, several studies have compared the performance of a fatigued person to that of a person under the influence of alcohol. When the mind and body are fatigued, our awareness, concentration and ability to decipher information and make decisions is critically compromised. ... Today's sponsored toolbox talk has provided a few tips to improve quality of sleep, overall well-being, and safety on the jobsite: 1. Exercise: Being physically active during the day can help you fall asleep easier. If you are not physically active while at work, be sure to take time periodically throughout the shift to get up, stretch and walk. Consider an exercise routine when you get home. The more energy you expel during the day, the easier it is for your body to enter a deep and restful sleep at night. 2. Food and Beverage: Avoid eating heavy meals before bedtime. Resist the urge for a "nightcap" before bed. Alcohol may help you fall asleep, but negatively impacts your quality of sleep causing you to wake up frequently. Also, avoid drinking caffeinated drinks (coffee, energy drinks) within 6 hours of bedtime. 3. Sleep routine: Keep your bedtime and your waketime consistent, even on the weekends and resist the urge to take naps. There is no such thing as "catching up" on sleep. Consistent sleep intervals help keep your body in a reliable routine of rest and rejuvenation. For those who work nights, do your best to keep a consistent schedule as well. Avoid bright light or sun exposure after your shift as it will make it easier for you to fall asleep. 4. Sleep Quantity: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends most adults 18-60 should aim for 7 or more hours per night. Those 61 and older should try for 7- 9 hours. Make it a priority to get to bed early enough to get the rest you require. 5. Sleep Environment: Your bedroom should be dark and free of distraction and noise. Avoid screen time a minimum of 30 min before bedtime (an hour is best). Use blackout curtains if necessary and keep it cool. Studies suggest that deep sleep is best at temperatures around 68 degrees. #PEG #AllIn #OneTeam #SafetyWeek2021 #BeSafe #BeWell

Day 3: Be Relentless As discussed over the past two days, outside distractions can cause anyone to lose focus. We must not only remain present, we must be relentless in executing safety fundamentals. Full PPE, equipment safety, and even housekeeping are key elements of total safety. Today, #PEG Team Members throughout the Southwest and Pacific Divisions are going to re-visit the fundamentals and discuss why we must be relentless everyday by choosing to work safe. ... #PEG #AllIn #OneTeam #BeRelentless #SafetyWeek2021

DAY #2: Healthy Mind, Healthy Body Unknown to many, our industry is ranked second, at risk for suicide by men. Statistics show rates of suicidal thoughts, attempts, and plans are more than double that of the general population. In addition to juggling tight schedules, multimillion-dollar budgets, and aggressive production demands, #PEG Team Members often spend months away from home. This can take a toll on anyone. ... To combat this mental pandemic, Porges Electrical Group is proud to support employees in reducing stress, improving emotional wellness and finding balance in all areas of life. As part of this commitment, PEG is excited to announce a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) powered by *healthiestyou, with multiple work-life and well-being benefits for PEG employees and family members. The EAP provides professional services to help employees address a variety of personal, family, life and work-related issues. From everyday stress to relationship issues at work or home, the EAP provides support for overall health, well-being and life management. EAP benefits are prepaid by Porges Electrical Group, are 100% confidential, and available to all family members regardless of location. For more information on suicide prevention, please visit: https://preventconstructionsuicide.com/Build_Awareness #PEG #AllIn #OneTeam #SafetyWeek2021 #Day2

Happy Construction Safety Week 2021! Day 1: Be Present, Be Focused. Distractions, extended hours, aggressive construction schedules, and issues at home can compromise our ability to remain in the moment. Particularly for industrial level electricians, any missed detail can compromise the safety of the entire team. ... Today's sponsored toolbox talk, provided a few quick tips to help stay in the moment: * Take note of how well you are focusing and where your mind is at. From there, make the conscious choice to improve your focus and attention if needed. * When you are part of a discussion or receiving directions, make sure you are actively listening to the person speaking. One way to become a better listener is to treat the information as something you are going to have to teach to a coworker. Receiving information with the understanding that you will be responsible to pass it on can help ensure that you actively listen to the person speaking. * Eliminate distractions from the physical work area. Things such as noise, clutter, chemicals, people, equipment, etc. can have a large impact on your ability to fully pay attention to what you are doing in any given moment at work. Eliminating distractions can make a difference in whether you are able to fully focus on the task at hand. * Identify any personal concerns that are causing your mind to wander and not be fully present at work. If not possible to eliminate them, talk about them with your supervisor so they can help you address them accordingly. Whether you're driving to the jobsite, or working inside of a panel, next time you find your mind wandering take a moment to exercise these steps and evaluate your current mindset. It can make the difference between a potentially fatal injury or going home to your family. #PEG #AllIn #OneTeam #BePresent #BeFocused #ConstructionSafetyWeek2021

Happy Aloha Friday! Our final planning meeting has been held and we’re officially ready to support and participate in Safety Week 2021. Safety Week 2021: ... May 3rd-May 7th Be Present. Be focused. Be safe. Safety Week was initially started in 2014, when more than 40 national and global construction firms comprising the Construction Industry Safety Initiative (CISI) group and the Incident and Injury Free (IIF) CEO Forum joined forces with a single aim: to inspire everyone in the industry to be leaders in safety. #PEG #AllIn #OneTeam