Tip 48 - Its Up to YOU!

A review
When it comes to Safety....it really is up to you!

The best safety program in the world - cannot keep you safe unless you heed the warnings and follow the rules.

The most experienced safety manager - cannot get you home at the end of the day, unless you take an active roll in the safety program.

Your Supervisor can only do so much - he/she cannot wear your PPE for you and they cannot be with you every step of the day! You have to make the conscious decision to put on the PPE and work safely!

90% is not enough! You must follow the rules 100% of the time (at home, at work, and at play). If you don't there is a possibility for injury.

Home hazards! Your chances of getting hurt at home are 5 to 6 times greater than they are of getting hurt at work.

Home injuries are costly! Workers Compensation does not cover home injuries. All the more reason to follow sound safety practices at home. And remember: your children are watching and learning from You!

PPE 24/7 Helmets are a good idea for bikes, motorcycles, snowmobiles, skate boarding, etc. Hearing protection while mowing the yard, hunting, or using powertools can help save your hearing. Safety glasses should be worn for any activities to protect your eyes and tinted ones improve your vision on sunny days. Wear gloves, to avoid hand injuries and frost bite, and don't forget fall protection can save your life (falls are the No. 1 killer in the home). And, if you are hanging out in your tree stand you should be tied off.

Drive Safely and Drive Sober! Be careful over the holidays...a DUI will ruin it even if nobody gets hurt! And don't drive drowsy...pull over and get 10-20 minutes of sleep before pushing on. We see too many families destroyed by MVA tragedies every Holiday Season.

We can talk safety all we want...but it is Up to YOU to WALK the WALK! YOU are the Safety Program!

Safety...it really is UP TO YOU!

"Get a handle on Safety...It's your grip on Life!"