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Mylene Soh Director of People Development

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Nerang Mohammad Committee Chair

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MackTan CommitteeVice-Chair

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EleenYap Operations / Support

Ananthi Rajoo Facilities & Security

Angie Ng Finance / Admin

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Shaiful / Qi Xuan Club Events

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Workplace Safety Resources Everyone has a part to play in ensuring a safe working environment. This section contains safety-related reading materials to help prevent workplace injuries and illnesses.

SAFETY STARTS WI TH YOU

REMEMBER THE PASS-WORD Fire Safety PULL AIM

Pull the pin to unlock the extinguisher.

Aim at the base of the fire.

SQUEEZE

SWEEP

Squeeze the operating handle.

Sweep from side to side.

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Every year, more than 3,000 workers are injured due to slips, trips and falls. Do your part to keep your workplace safe by heeding these safety actions. WATCH YOUR STEP

Make sure your work area is well lit.

Clean up spills immediately.

Be aware of your surroundings. Do not be distracted by your mobile phone while walking.

Perform regular housekeeping. Clear away empty boxes and food packaging lying on the floor.

Do not rush when carrying hot food.

Cordon off or put up visible signage around hazardous areas (e.g. leaks, broken tiles) and report them to your supervisor immediately.

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REPORT TOYOUR SUPERVISOR IFYOU FEEL UNWELL. 6 1 2

STORE KNIVES INTHEIR PLACE.

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DO NOT LEAVE POTS UNATTENDED ONTHE STOVE.

KEEP THE KITCHENTIDY AND CLEAR OF CLUTTER.

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WEAR THE PROPER KITCHEN ATTIRE.

CLEAN UP SPILLS IMMEDIATELY.

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Sharp tools such as scissors, knives and appliances used for cutting and shredding are a common source of injury. SHARPS INJURIES TIPS TO PREVENT SAFETY FIRST!

Knife Safety:

Other Equipment and Tools Safety:

• Select the right knife for the task • Keep blades sharpened and handles in good condition • When using a knife, always use a flat surface or cutting board on a firm surface • Secure your chopping board by placing a damp towel or non-slip mat underneath it • Cut downwards with firm and even pressure, away from your body • Clean knives immediately after use and place them in the designated storage area • Wash knives separately from other utensils and instruments • Always hold knives with the blade pointing downwards

• Ensure slicing machines and butchers' steels for knife sharpening have hand guards • Keep all guards in place and ensure that they are replaced after cleaning • Keep fingers away from any moving parts • Wear protective equipment such as leather or metal mesh gloves when using a power tool or equipment • Use appliances and tools only for the purpose for which they are designed for • Do not use faulty equipment and send it for repair immediately

• When sharpening the knives with a steel rod, ensure that your fingers are positioned behind the guard, and move the knife in a downward motion, away from your body • Never try to catch a falling knife

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IN THE EVENT OF A TERRORIST ATTACK

IF SOMEONE IS WOUNDED

PRESS Press directly on the wound

RUN

RUN Away From Danger

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TIE

HIDE If you can’t escape, HIDE

Tie above the wound

TELL Inform the police

TELL

Tell SCDF responders about the injury

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Learn how to lift heavy objects safely. Back pain caused by wrong lifting posture will follow you home. Learn how to work safer and healthier. Lift with Care

• Use your legs and not your back when lifting • Perform buddy system when lifting heavy objects • Use trolleys for long distances and heavy loads • Package heavy materials into smaller containers

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Distracted is Dangerous Walking Did you know that distracted walking is one of the biggest causes of accidents?

Stay alert and pay attention to your surroundings. Don’t text & walk.

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FEELING UNWELL?

Feeling tired /weak

Muscle cramps

Headache

Dizziness

Vomiting

To prevent heat injuries. You may be suffering from a heat injury. Stop work, get help and report to your supervisor. STAY HYDRATED

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Set a date and time to stop Set a date and time to stop and carry on smoking as usual right up to that time – don’t try to cut down beforehand, that just makes cigarettes seem more precious rather than less so.

Look forward to a healthy life

When you stop smoking, you not only make positive gains in your health and energy, but also in your conf idence, self-respect, freedom, and most important of all, the length and quality of your life.

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Avoid substitutes Substitutes that contain nicotine such as e-cigarettes or Nicotine Replacement Therapy such as patches, gums, nasal sprays and inhalators are unhelpful as they simply keep the addiction to nicotine alive. 8 5 Socialize as normal Do not try and avoid smoking situations or opt out of life. Go out and enjoy social occasions. If you're offered a cigarette, just say "No thanks, I don't smoke", rather than explain how long it has been since you stopped. HOWTO QUIT SMOKING TIPS ON

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Be cool about withdrawal

Have a final cigarette

Light your f inal cigarette and promise yourself that whatever highs and lows you experience in life, you will never puff on another cigarette again.

The physical withdrawal is very slight and passes quickly. Your body will continue to withdraw from nicotine for a few days but that doesn’t mean you have to be miserable or crave cigarettes.

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There’s no such thing as “just one” cigarette after you quit smoking Never be fooled into thinking you can have the odd cigarette just to be sociable or just to get over a diff icult moment. If you do, you’ll f ind yourself back in the trap in no time at all.

It's OK to think about smoking

Make sure that you're thinking "Isn't it great that I don't need to smoke anymore. Yippee, I'm a non-smoker!" instead of "I want a cigarette but can't have one".

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Enjoy your freedom Life will soon go back to normal as a non-smoker but be on your guard not to fall back into the trap. If your brain ever starts playing tricks on you by thinking “Just one cigarette”, remember there is no such thing.

Ditch your cigarettes

Do not keep cigarettes on you or anywhere near you. If you do, it means you're doubting your decision. Non-smokers do not need cigarettes.

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A HEROIC ACT OF UNITY

Pictured from left to right: Kai & Rose (bottom row), Fattah, Isaac & Zack (middle row), Mark & Anthony (top row).

On Saturday, August 26, 2023, the courageous act of eight Team Members and one TAC Member, helped save the life of another Member who experienced a sudden cardiac arrest at the Squash court. Anthony, together with Kai, Zack, Isaac, Abdul, Rose, Fattah, Mark James and a Member who is a practicing doctor, demonstrated the essence of working together as One Club, One Team. Their coordinated efforts and quick-thinking ensured that the affected Member remained stable and received vital care until the ambulance arrived. In recognition of their actions, these outstanding individuals will each receive a commendation award. The award stands as a token of appreciation for their dedication in ensuring the safety of our Club community and Members.

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Stay calm and assess the victim’s condition.

NON-LIFE THREATENING Cuts & bruises Nose bleeds Sprains & strains Fractures Bites & stings Minor burns Nausea DIAL "0" TO REACH THE FRONT DESK 1. Mention "I HAVE A FIRST AID EMERGENCY" 2. State your name 3. Give the location of the victim 4. Get the name of the Front Desk Team Member

LIFE THREATENING Unconsciousness Difficulty breathing Seizure or fits Major burns Chest pain Allergic reactions Suspected spinal injury DIAL "0" TO REACH THE FRONT DESK 1. Mention "I HAVE A LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCY" 2. State your name 3. Give the location of the victim 4. Get the name of the Front Desk Team Member

The Front Desk Team Member will ask questions about the accident. After the phone call, return to the victim and inform them that the Duty Manager (DM) is on the way. Perform first aid on the victim if you are a trained first aider. Stay with the victim until the DM arrives. If you are not giving first aid to the victim, do NOT stay in the area and keep other non-first aiders away from the area.

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