The holidays are peak cheer—and peak distraction. Decorations go up, schedules get tight, and routines get wobbly. That’s exactly when small lapses can snowball into incidents. Use this festive, lightweight countdown to keep teams engaged while reinforcing core workplace safety habits. Share one tip per day, add a quick huddle, and keep the lights merry and the operations steady.

How to run this mini-campaign

• Kick off with a short note from leadership and post one “Day” on your intranet/noticeboard/WhatsApp group each morning.
• Keep it visual: include a photo or a 10-second demo video where possible.
• Track participation with a simple “I read it” reaction, a micro-quiz, or a “spot and fix” challenge on site.
• Close the campaign by celebrating the most proactive crew or plant.

The 12 Days

Day 1 — Lights that don’t bite
Inspect festive lights and extension cords for damage; replace frayed cables and avoid overloading outlets or daisy-chains. Use surge-protected strips and keep plugs off wet surfaces to strengthen workplace safety.

Day 2 — Two hands on the ladder
Choose the right ladder, place it on a stable surface, and maintain three points of contact; never stand on the top step. Assign a spotter in busy areas to reinforce workplace safety.

Day 3 — Three quick checks before you plug in
Space heaters need clearance, intact cords, and automatic tip-over shutoff. Keep them 1 m from combustibles and out of walkways to support workplace safety.

Day 4 — Four corners, clutter-free
Holiday boxes, gift hampers, and décor spillovers create trip hazards. Clear aisles, mark temporary storage, and coil loose cables to protect workplace safety.

Day 5 — PASS the extinguisher test
Review Pull–Aim–Squeeze–Sweep and confirm every unit is accessible, pressurized, and in date. Top up training with a 2-minute demo to uplift workplace safety.

Day 6 — Six steps to food-safe festivities
Wash hands, separate raw and cooked foods, cook to safe temps, chill leftovers fast, label allergens, and keep serving areas tidy—small moves that sustain workplace safety.

Day 7 — Seven seconds for slip prevention
Place absorbent mats at entrances, spot-clean spills promptly, and switch to non-slip footwear where needed. A quick daily floor walk boosts workplace safety.

Day 8 — Eight layers of cold-weather sense
Layer clothing (wicking–warming–weatherproof), warm up before outdoor tasks, and rotate crews to prevent frost stress. Issue glove and eye protection suited to conditions to advance workplace safety.

Day 9 — Nine ways to drive smarter
Plan routes, check tires, keep following distance, slow for weather, use lights, avoid phone use, belt up, rest well, and never mix alcohol with the wheel—road habits that anchor workplace safety.

Day 10 — Ten seconds for tail-lift and totes
Use mechanical aids, keep loads close, bend at hips and knees, and team-lift bulky items. Quick refreshers on posture and weight limits reinforce workplace safety.

Day 11 — Eleven eyes on exits
Don’t block fire doors with décor or gift boxes; confirm exit lights, signage, and assembly points are visible. Run a 60-second drill talk so everyone knows the route.

Day 12 — Twelve reasons to get home safe
Set up sober-ride options after parties, remind teams about prescription drowsiness, and publish emergency contacts. End the season with gratitude, shout-outs, and a safety wrap-up.

Pro tips to keep engagement high

• Make it local. Tailor each day’s note with a photo from your own site—e.g., this cable was replaced yesterday; this mat reduced slips at Gate B.
• Go bite-sized. Each “Day” is designed for a 60-second read. Add a single reflective question: “What could trip someone in your area today?”
• Pair with micro-actions. Ask teams to upload one “fix photo” per day—cleaned spill, re-routed cable, labeled allergen tray.
• Close the loop. Share mini-metrics at week’s end: hazards reported, actions closed, time-to-fix improvements.

Suggested visuals (alt-text ideas)

• Day 1: “Close-up of intact holiday light plug and UL mark”
• Day 5: “Employee demonstrating PASS with training extinguisher at safe practice station”
• Day 7: “Absorbent mats placed at main entry; wet floor sign nearby”
• Day 11: “Unblocked fire exit with illuminated sign and clear path”

Measurement ideas you can pull in a day

• Number of hazards reported vs. same week last year
• Average time-to-close housekeeping actions
• Percentage of extinguishers verified “in date”
• Entrance slip incidents before/after mat placement

Bring it to life with OQSHA

Running a seasonal campaign is easier when your data and actions live in one place. Use OQSHA to:

• Create a 12-day checklist with site-wise assignments and due dates.
• Capture photo evidence from mobile, even offline, and auto-route follow-ups.
• Track time-to-close and generate a PDF wrap-up for leadership.
• Schedule refresher micro-trainings and nudge supervisors with reminders.

FAQs you can answer in one slide

• Can we use personal space heaters? Only models with auto shutoff and intact cords; register them with facilities.
• Are temporary extension cords allowed? Yes, for short durations; never daisy-chain, and keep them off walk paths.
• Is a party “off site” our concern? Yes—publish transport guidance, encourage designated drivers, and set an expectation of care.

Quick recap checklist (printable)

• Cords/lights inspected and compliant
• Ladders used with spotters; no top-step use
• Heaters cleared 1 m and PAT-checked as required
• Aisles, exits, and panels fully clear
• Extinguishers accessible, in date; PASS reviewed
• Food handling/allergen labels in place
• Mats down; spill kit stocked
• Cold-weather PPE issued and used
• Safe-driving comms sent; fleet checks done
• Manual handling refresher completed
• Exits signed, lit, and unblocked
• Sober-ride options shared; duty contacts published

Close with gratitude

Wrap the campaign by recognizing teams that spotted and fixed hazards, maintenance who kept critical systems humming, and supervisors who modeled safe choices. Recognition cements habits—and habits are how holidays stay bright and uneventful.

From tips to traction with OQSHA

If you want these twelve reminders to turn into measurable action, OQSHA—the enterprise-level, AI-driven HSE platform—can run the whole campaign end-to-end:

• Create a “12 Days of Safety” checklist per site with clear owners, due dates, and SLAs.
• Capture photo evidence from mobile (online/offline), tag locations, and convert findings into actions.
• Auto-nudge assignees, escalate overdue items, and log every change in an audit trail.
• Schedule micro-refreshers (e.g., PASS extinguisher demo, ladder basics) and track completion.
• See live dashboards for hazards closed, time-to-close, exit obstructions cleared, extinguisher verifications, and more.
• Export a PDF/PPT wrap-up for leadership and save all evidence to the versioned vault for audits.

Want to see it in action? Request a quick demo and we’ll show how OQSHA makes seasonal campaigns practical, traceable, and easy to repeat.