Tell me something... GOOD!

Well, the primaries are over, I guess that is a good start. The real good news is... Each one of us can make a difference by Standing up and Speaking out for Safety. Like a pebble dropped in a body of water… one person can make a difference! Remember to the world you may only be one person, but to one person you may be the world.
Safety, come on in – we've been expecting you
Safety is not the Safety Manager’s job or simply a function of management. And we can’t expect MSHA to develop or maintain our safety program. Every employee needs to be actively involved in safety to make a program work. That means we all need to Speak Up if we see a co-worker performing an unsafe act. We need to Step Up and correct unsafe conditions when we find them. Mine Fatalities are up significantly over last year… We need to do a better job of looking out for each other.
We can get to Zero, but we need your help. SLAM RISKS! Do not take unnecessary changes, plan your work, wear your PPE and follow the rules. Work Safely… your family is counting on it!
Working with MSHA – Getting things done
MSHA Education and Field Service (EFS) Personnel continue to make progress in the mining industry. These folks are there to help and are great to work with even in these troubled times. MSHA’s Training Makes a Difference Program is a great way to improve safety and health awareness at your organization. EFS folks can also help develop training programs with their 3-day Job Task Analysis (JTA) Workshop. Contact your local field office for more information.
Better Hearing Protection Available
Hearing Loss is all too common in the mining industry. The good news is many new types of Hearing Protection are available. The new plugs and muffs are more comfortable and come with higher NRRs. Wear your earplugs or muffs and encourage co-workers to do the same. Make sure you insert them properly and hold them in place while they expand. Dual protection (plugs and muffs) may be required in certain areas of the mine or plant (these areas are usually posted).
Hearing loss occurs painlessly and by the time you are aware of it…it is often too late.
Off-the-job exposures can also be devastating if hearing protection is not used. Routine use of lawn mowers, weed trimmers, chain saws, power tools, etc. can all lead to hearing loss. Take care of your hearing…once lost it is almost impossible to get back.
Life is what you make it
We all make choices everyday. These choices shape our lives and each one comes with a series consequences. You have control of your life and you can do whatever you want if you set you mind to it. Life is what you make it… So why not make it Great!? Choose to Make a Difference Today… get involved...