News for: Safety

Monday, July 10, 2023

Each year, Bridgewell’s Training Department undergoes an organization-wide wheelchair securement training! Over 875 people have been trained this year, with new employees completing the training during orientation. The safety of the people we serve is paramount in our work and Bridgewell formalized and standardized this training. The training includes a video and both online and in-person lessons to provide a...

Tuesday, June 12, 2018

A Message from Bridgewell’s Safety Specialist Hannah Gawrys Here at Bridgewell while we practice safety every month, we also like to celebrate National Safety Awareness Month during the month of June! The Safety Committee is composed of both management and non-management staff that meet monthly to discuss safety concerns at Bridgewell. Those on the Safety Committee represent all business areas...

Tuesday, June 20, 2017

June is National Safety Month! Tips from the National Safety Council to help eliminate tripping hazards to prevent falls at home and at work: Secure electrical and phone cords away from walking areas, such as hallways or in front of your desk Use non-skid rugs and be sure to tape them down to prevent rolling Keep drawers and cabinets closed...

Thursday, March 10, 2016

The Lynnway Day Habilitation Program’s Safety Committee, which consists of individuals served at the program and staff, advocated for a First Aid and CPR training at one of the monthly meetings. Earlier this month, Staff Developer Sarah Myers provided the training and certified 16 individuals – nearly everyone on the committee and several other interested people. The Lynnway Safety Committee,...

Thursday, October 8, 2015

For many of us, the approach of October means several things; foliage, warmer clothes, football, and pumpkin spice…EVERYTHING!  But once upon a time it meant one thing above all others-HALLOWEEN CANDY! Whether you have kids of your own to escort from door to door, costume parties to attend with friends, or simply have to navigate the massive candy section that...

Thursday, October 8, 2015

A reminder to everyone that the changing of the seasons means it is once again time for the Semi-Annual Safety Audit.  Every Bridgewell program must complete a Safety Audit every March and October.  The Audit form can be found on the Employee Intranet.  Audits must be completed by a designated employee, with another employee present.  In order to ensure an...

Thursday, October 8, 2015

This past September was National Emergency Preparedness Month.  Across the nation, local and state emergency management and preparedness agencies, as well as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), drew attention to valuable hints, tips and best practices to keep people safe in the event of an emergency.  On the heels of this nation-wide campaign, Bridgewell enters its own Emergency Preparedness...