Our Super Sagless Home Furniture branch located in Tupelo, MS, has been making substantial strides toward a safer environment. They have incorporated impactful tactics that keep their branch aware of potential safety threats.

Hannah McAdams, HR and Safety Manager at the branch, has begun conducting live safety demonstrations to promote safe work practices. Utilizing her new dummy, “Hap J. Hazard,” she demonstrates what not to do in the workplace. From getting caught on a paint line to being stuck in a 200-ton press, Hap is an eye-opening example of what can happen when safe practices are not followed.

The idea developed through Hannah’s research of safety psychology and the most effective ways to encourage improvement. “The same old trainings weren’t making a big enough impact,” Hannah shared. “Familiarity can dull a person’s awareness and make them reluctant. People are more likely to change when the delivery of the message is memorable.”

At Tupelo Sleeper, in Tupelo, Mississippi, safety is embedded in the culture. The team looks for creative ways to reinforce the importance of safety practices while keeping employees engaged and having fun.

Marquita Young, HR Coordinator, organized a seasonal safety celebration called “HazCom Halloween.” With help from Avriona Shelton, Tupelo’s newly appointed Safety Ambassador (a liaison for safety), the branch enjoyed a safety-themed and Halloween-style scavenger hunt featuring strong practices in hazard communication.

The event combined safety topics covered throughout the year into an educational and spooky competition. From safety BINGO to a safety-themed escape room, the branch found the sweet spot between training and fun.