Motivational Monday 03/11/2019

Motivational Monday

Happy Monday!

This month, we are trying a new format- let us know what you think!

HR Best Practice:

When deciding on a start date for your new hire, give him/her plenty of time to complete the Onboarding process and provide I-9 documents, by choosing a future date 7-10 days from the day of keying in data. This will ensure everyone (approvers, employee, and I-9 document verifier) has plenty of time to complete the process while staying in I-9 Compliance.

Safety Topic:

Identifying/Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls Preventing Injuries from Slips – Immediately cleaning up spills and good housekeeping are the best solutions in preventing a fall. Slips are more likely to occur when you hurry or run, wear the wrong kind of shoes, or don’t pay attention to where you are walking.

You can help avoid slips by following these safety precautions:

• Take short steps on slippery surfaces to keep your center of balance under you and point your feet slightly outward
• Clean up and report spills right away
• Don’t let grease accumulate at your work place • Be extra cautious on smooth surfaces such as newly waxed floors. Also be extra cautious on loose carpeting

Why Trips Happen: A trip occurs when a worker’s foot hits an object, and his/her balance is thrown off. This creates enough momentum for the worker to fall. Trips happen when a work area is cluttered, when lighting is poor or when an area has loose footing.

You can avoid trips by:

• Making sure can see over the load you are carrying
• Ensuring lighting is adequate • Keeping work area free of clutter and litter, keeping equipment and furniture out of walkways and other traffic areas
• Taping down extension cords or keeping them out of walkways

Why Falls Occur: Falls occur whenever a person moves too far away from his or her center of balance. Slips and trips often push workers off their center of balance far enough to cause a fall, but there are many other ways to fall. Makeshift ladders, misuse of ladders, accidents while climbing, and improper scaffolding use also cause falls.

You can avoid falls by:

• Wearing shoes with approved non-slip soles
• Keep passageways and aisles clear of clutter and well lit • Repair or replace stairs or handrails that are loose or broken
• Don’t use stairs or aisles as storage areas
• Be continually aware of the dangers on walkways

Culinary:

NATIONAL OATMEAL NUT WAFFLES DAY

National Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day is observed each year on March 11^th in the US. This is a day to celebrate a healthier version of the classic waffle. Whole grain oats and chopped nuts mixed into a waffle recipe is a delicious, healthy way to start your morning.

A waffle is a batter-based or dough-based cake cooked in a waffle iron patterned to give a distinctive size, shape and surface impression. There are many variations based on the type of iron and recipe used.

Waffles have been around for centuries, and there are many varieties of them around the world.  The Oatmeal Nut Waffle is another flavorful addition to the family for us all to try!

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.

Makes

8-10 waffles (about 6-3/4 inches)

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup chopped nuts
• Sliced fresh peaches, optional

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Combine eggs, milk, butter and honey; stir into dry ingredients and mix well. Fold in oats and nuts.
• Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer’s directions until golden brown. Garnish with peaches if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 332 calories, 19g fat (6g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 353mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein.

 

Have a great week!

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