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Reset, Refocus, and Recommit to Safety in 2026

As we begin a new year, January offers a valuable opportunity to reset our mindset and refocus on what matters most: protecting the people who keep our operations running. After the holiday season, routines can feel a bit out of sync, production demands shift, and attention may drift. That’s why this month is the perfect time to reinforce safe habits, refresh training, and recommit to a culture where safety is everyone’s responsibility. A strong start in January sets the tone for the entire year. When we prioritize safety early, we build momentum that carries through every shift, every line change, and every task.





SENTINEL SAFETY SNIPPETS

January is National Radon Action Month

An important reminder that radon exposure isn’t just a home issue. While most radon risk occurs in residential spaces, employees often work in large buildings with basements, utility tunnels, or slab‑on‑grade structures where radon can accumulate. Testing ensures we maintain a safe environment for everyone.

Key Actions This Month

• Encourage employees to test their homes: Radon is invisible and odorless, and testing is the only way to know if levels are elevated.
• Review facility ventilation: Proper airflow in lower‑level mechanical rooms, storage areas, and break spaces helps reduce radon buildup.
• Inspect building seals: Cracks in concrete floors, expansion joints, and utility penetrations should be sealed to limit radon entry.
• Coordinate with facility management: Ensure radon testing is included in routine environmental assessments.
• Share health information: Long‑term radon exposure increases lung cancer risk, even for non‑smokers.
• Educate staff: Share quick facts about radon risks and how simple mitigation steps can reduce exposure.
• Highlight winter timing: Closed windows and reduced airflow make January the ideal time to test.

Employees spend many hours indoors. Ensuring our workspace is safe — and helping employees protect their homes — supports a healthier, more informed workforce. Large industrial buildings can trap radon in low‑traffic areas. Proactive testing and ventilation checks help maintain a healthy workplace and reinforce our commitment to employee well‑being.

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MEET

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STAFF

MEET JASON WHITTYMORE

Jason is the Senior Industrial Hygiene consultant for Sentinel Safety Group, LLC, where he assists organizations in the protection of their employees from occupational health hazards for more than 28 years. As a practicing Industrial Hygienist, Jason has worked in a vast array of occupational settings in the recognition, evaluation, and control of numerous chemical, physical, and biological agents present in the work environment.

He began his career in consulting and has spent over 20 years in this role providing technical expertise in occupational health evaluations. Jason is passionate about the protection of the health of the employee. He has worked with businesses in a variety of industries to recognize the hazards to which employees are exposed and complete on-site studies to evaluate those hazards. He has provided clients with various control strategies to improve the work environment and reduce the health risks to their employees.

Jason has held the professional designation of Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) in the comprehensive practice of industrial hygiene for over 20 years. He earned a B.S. in Environmental Health (Industrial Hygiene, Health Physics) from Purdue University in 1998. He has attained numerous certifications/licenses in various industrial hygiene-related disciplines. He currently lives in Indianapolis, Indiana. 



SENTINEL SAFETY TRAINING

Have you signed up for our upcoming training courses?   Please contact Paige for more information and to register at paige@sentinelsafetygroup.com.

• 2026 Webinar Series on Life Threatening Programs and Risk Management (12 1-hour webinars in 12 months) begins January 22, 2026.

• OSHA 10 & 30 hour General Industry Combination Course 
  March 9 – 12, 2026 in Indianapolis

Our team of safety professionals and industrial hygienists are ready to assist your business.

• Risk Assessments
• Compliance Audits
• Industrial Hygiene
• Staff Augmentation
• Indoor Air Quality
• Job Safety Analysis

• Safety Training
• Ergonomics
• Life Threatening Programs
• Safety Program Development & Implementation
• OSHA Recordkeeping



FUN FACTS

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RIDDLES

Did you know: We offer an Annual Confined Space Permit and program Review to help ensure your program stays aligned with regulatory requirements and real‑world conditions in your facility. 

December Riddle: I rest near exit doors. What am I?

December Riddle: What do you call a snowman in the summer?

Answer: A Puddle

Have questions, comments or need assistance?  

(888) 884-5698

jeff@sentinelsafetygroup.com

www.sentinelsafetygroup.com