Tip 50 – Thank a Vet...

...and Exercise your Freedom!

Friday was December 7th – Pearl Harbor Day! The Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor is what got the U.S. into World War II. Over 2,400 Americans died that day (see photos below). Many more young men and women have died to give us our freedom. So the next time you pass an elderly Vet with his Unit emblazoned on his cap, or see a soldier in an airport or at the mall, take a minute and say THANKS! Remember these heroes and don’t forget the soldiers that serve today.

You have the Freedom to Focus – Keep Eyes and Mind on Task! Distractions are a major cause of injury, be cautious when you are distracted and you could prevent an injury.

You have the Right to Proper PPE - Check your Safety Equipment (each time you use it). It only takes a few minutes to see whether it is good to use or needs replacement. You don’t want to find out too late that it won’t perform as expected!

You have the Right to Think Safety – Remember: Machines do not have Brains! You have to use your own and sometimes you have to think for your co-workers too, their mind(s) may not be on task.

You have the Right to a Safe Workplace and the Freedom to Conduct Inspections! Be sure to conduct quality work area and equipment inspections and report deficiencies immediately. If you can eliminate the hazard then do so, if not – be sure to warn others!

You have the Freedom to Communicate – Please Do So! Miscommunications can lead to mishaps and injury. Talk to your co-workers and others in your work area. Keep others up to date when plans change.

You have the Freedom to Work Safely – Avoid Short cuts! Nobody should have to die or suffer injury while trying to make a living. Work safely and watch out for your co-workers too – you are your brother’s keeper!

"Bite off more than you can chew, then chew it. Plan more than you can do, then do it." Anonymous

"If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome." Anne Bradstreet

"The way to procure insults is to submit to them: a man meets with no more respect than he exacts." William Hazlitt

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