Staying Safe by Staying Fit

Published: Friday, June 26, 2009 at 6:20 PM EDT
Submitted by: Robert Stewart, CSX Electrician at Queensgate Locomotive Shop in Cincinnati,OH
Location: Cincinnati, OH

It's important to maintain physical fitness to ensure safety on the job, especially working around large machinery. In addition to weightlifting, I run, stretch, practice push-ups, and perform other activities to maintain good health and enhance my endurance during hot weather.

Working around large machinery, it's important to keep fit.

Taking care of my physical health, both through diet and exercise has helped me work for more than nine years without injury. Making sure your mind and body are ready, helps you start your day with safety in mind.

Stewart joined the railroad on August 30, 1999. He received an associate's degree in electronics from Cincinnati College of Business and Technology.

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