ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- The National Safety Council highlighted a safety topic each week for the month of June.

Topics covered include fall protection, getting enough sleep, active shooters and ergonomics. See below for tips from the NSC and Anniston Army Depot.

WEEK 1: STAND UP TO FALLS

Housekeeping is crucial to a safe workplace.

Keeping your area clear and clutter free is a great start when it comes to good housekeeping practices.

Disposing of materials you no longer use is also very important.

There is no need to hoard. If it's garbage, throw it away. If it's a reusable item, call recycling.

Make sure designated aisles are clear, so, in the event of an emergency, you can safely make it outside.

If you spill something on the floor, clean it up immediately. Don't leave it for the next person.

And, if you see something on the floor, don't step over it. Pick it up.

It is everyone's responsibility to keep our areas clean.

Speaking of preventing falls, if you are performing a task requiring fall protection, use it.

John Rogers, a safety engineer with the depot's Safety Office will be on the upcoming June 21 Morning Show to discuss fall protection. Be sure to tune in.

WEEK 2: RECHARGE TO BE IN CHARGE

One in three adults don't get enough sleep. Do you?

According to a 2016 National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health study, 38 percent of workers get less than seven hours of sleep per night.

We all know fatigue can cause a loss in productivity, but you should also be aware that fatigue can increase your chances of injury.

Slow reaction time is also a factor.

Can you imagine what would happen if someone fatigued wasn't paying attention and stepped in front of a forklift carrying a heavy load?

Or if, perhaps, that same forklift driver hadn't gotten enough rest and had to react to someone stepping out in front of them?

As the summer days get longer, be sure to get plenty of rest.

WEEK 3: PREPARE FOR ACTIVE SHOOTERS

In active shooter situations, remember: Run. Hide. Fight.

These are words every person on this depot has heard and should be prepared to do in an active shooter situation.

Run:

• Have an escape route and plan in mind

• Leave your belongings behind

• Keep your hands visible

Hide:

• Hide in an area out of the shooter's view

• Block entry to your hiding place and lock the doors

• Silence your cell phone and/or pager

Fight:

• As a last resort and only when your life is in imminent danger

• Attempt to incapacitate the shooter

• Act with physical aggression and throw items at the active shooter

You should also look for signs and report suspicious behavior.

You know your work family, if they display unusual behavior, tell someone.

WEEK 4: DON'T JUST SIT THERE

Watch your back.

Eighty percent of Americans will have back pain issues.

No matter what job you have here at ANAD, you lift and carry objects. Whether it is a pack of paper or a basket of parts, there is a chance to injure yourself.

Remember to always use proper lifting techniques.

• Lifting with your legs

• Keep items close to your body

• Have a good grip on the item you are attempting to pick up

Each of us should be aware of our limitations. If you know an object is heavy, ask for help. If an item requires you to use a two man lift, it's for a reason.

DO YOUR PART FOR SAFETY AT ANAD

Now that you know June is National Safety Month, take these tips to heart. Keep yourself and your work family safe by doing your part.

Clean up after yourself. Get enough rest. Pay attention to your surroundings. Be sure to ask for help when you need it. And, most importantly, remember safety isn't just for the month of June. It's a never-ending process.

Having a safety mindset will keep not only you, but those around you, safe.