Week 31/Safety Tip 31
We know are jobs and we know the rules…so what is the problem? Rules are rules and they apply all the time!
We all see unsafe conditions occasionally, but most go unreported…why is that? Think of your co-workers!
Supervisors if someone reports an unsafe condition, you need to take action…are you addressing these issues… if not WHY?
We know speeding is dangerous and wastes gas, but we do it anyway…WHY? Consider the risks!
We tell our teenagers to follow the rules of the road but then we roll through a Stop sign or speed through a red light (with them in the car) because ‘we’re in a hurry.’ What message are we sending them?
We all know an unsafe act when we see one but most of the time we just keep walking…WHY? Watch out for your fellow workers!
Everyone is responsible for housekeeping yet some of us don’t bother to clean up our work areas when we are done…Why is that? Step Up!
We harp on our kids about wearing seat belts, we know they save lives, but we never wear them…Why is that? Buckle Up!
We know the 3-points of contact rule but, some of you ignore this rule when climbing ladders or equipment…WHY? Falls account for more than 10% of workplace fatalites.
We all know horseplay is not allowed on the job, yet it continues…WHY?
We’re adults and need to act like it.
We only have two eyes and two ears but some of us fail to wear PPE consistently…WHY? Just Do it!
Approximately 17 people die and another 17,000 suffer disabling injuries everyday on the job in AMERICA…WHY? Because people are dropping the ball and that gets people hurt. SAFETY- Get off the bench, get into the game…we’re all counting on YOU!
Monday, July 28, 2008
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Wear Your Safety Glasses
Everyday an estimated 1,000 eye injuries occur in American workplaces. The financial burden is in excess of $300 Billion. Source: OSHA Fact Sheet
Keep an eye on the Dryer
There is an estimated 15,500 fires, 10 deaths, and 310 injuries a year associated with clothes dryers. Some of these fires occur when lint builds up in the lint trap or in the exhaust duct. To prevent such catastrophes, clean the lint trap regularly and check the exhaust hose occasionally.
Consumer Products Safety Council
Never Quit
“Defeat doesn’t finish a man— quitting does. A man is not finished when he’s defeated. He’s finished when he quits.” --Richard M. Nixon
Winners vs. Losers
A winner says, “Let’s find out.” A loser says, “Nobody knows.”
If a winner makes a mistake, he says, “I was wrong.”
If a loser makes a mistake, he says, “It wasn’t my fault.”
Winners go through a problem to deal with the issue, while losers go around problems to avoid tough issues.
A winner says, “There ought to be a better way to do it.”
A loser says, “That’s the way it’s always been done.”
Source: Good Stuff Vol. 4, No. 41
Stress…it comes with the Job!
“If you have a job without aggravations, you don’t have a job at all.”
Source: Malcolm Forbes
Make Time for Yourself
Find time to relax - read a good book, take a walk, spend time with your kids or find a hobby. This helps reduce stress levels and keeps you healthy.
Source: ‘20 Ways to Manage Stress’ by the Positive Line
Quote of the Week
“If it weren’t for the rocks in its bed the river would have no song.”
--Carl Perkins
Everyday an estimated 1,000 eye injuries occur in American workplaces. The financial burden is in excess of $300 Billion. Source: OSHA Fact Sheet
Keep an eye on the Dryer
There is an estimated 15,500 fires, 10 deaths, and 310 injuries a year associated with clothes dryers. Some of these fires occur when lint builds up in the lint trap or in the exhaust duct. To prevent such catastrophes, clean the lint trap regularly and check the exhaust hose occasionally.
Consumer Products Safety Council
Never Quit
“Defeat doesn’t finish a man— quitting does. A man is not finished when he’s defeated. He’s finished when he quits.” --Richard M. Nixon
Winners vs. Losers
A winner says, “Let’s find out.” A loser says, “Nobody knows.”
If a winner makes a mistake, he says, “I was wrong.”
If a loser makes a mistake, he says, “It wasn’t my fault.”
Winners go through a problem to deal with the issue, while losers go around problems to avoid tough issues.
A winner says, “There ought to be a better way to do it.”
A loser says, “That’s the way it’s always been done.”
Source: Good Stuff Vol. 4, No. 41
Stress…it comes with the Job!
“If you have a job without aggravations, you don’t have a job at all.”
Source: Malcolm Forbes
Make Time for Yourself
Find time to relax - read a good book, take a walk, spend time with your kids or find a hobby. This helps reduce stress levels and keeps you healthy.
Source: ‘20 Ways to Manage Stress’ by the Positive Line
Quote of the Week
“If it weren’t for the rocks in its bed the river would have no song.”
--Carl Perkins
Monday, July 7, 2008
The Scofield Disaster
The mine blast in 1900 killed 200 — the worst calamity of any kind in Utah; each household in town lost someone.By Carma Wadley, Deseret NewsDeseret News Archives:Thursday, April 27, 2000 The world stopped at 10:28 on the morning of May 1, 1900, at Winter Quarters No. 4.
An explosion far inside the mine ignited highly flammable coal dust, which covered mine floors in deep abundance, and sent death and destruction racing through the underground tunnels. And what fire and falling debris did not destroy, the perilous "afterdamp," a combination of poison gases and lack of oxygen, did.
At first those on the outside, who heard only a dull thud, thought the sound had something to do with town festivities planned for later on to celebrate May Day.
But the realization soon hit that there would be no celebrating that day -- nor for a long time to come in the mining town perched on the hills just above Scofield in Carbon County.
As the count of what the next day's Deseret News headlined "Death's Awful Harvest at Winter Quarters" mounted, it became clear that the scope of the disaster was almost beyond comprehension, larger than any other mining calamity seen before in the state -- or the nation.
"Every house, without exception, is a house of mourning," wrote the paper, "and every household is preparing to receive its dead. The awful scene of yesterday had passed away when the day dawned this morning and the awful calm of despair had taken its place."
In that "awful calm" the numbers reached staggering heights: At least 200 men killed, leaving 107 widows, 270 fatherless children. Families decimated: fathers, brothers, sons gone; uncles, nephews, cousins, in-laws all lost.
There were more bodies than there were caskets in the state, so 75 caskets had to be brought in from Denver. Victims' bodies were lined up under sheets. No mining community anywhere in the country had ever suffered such horror, and shock waves shook the entire country.
(Sadly, since then, other mining disasters have occurred; the Winter Quarters blast now ranks fifth on the all-time national list. But it remains the worst disaster of any kind in Utah.)
President William McKinley wired his condolences: "I desire to express my intense sorrow upon learning of the terrible calamity which has occurred at Scofield, and my deep sympathy with the wives, children and friends of the unfortunate victims of the explosion."
Read more at www.kued.org/.../images/frames/frame_encl.gif
An explosion far inside the mine ignited highly flammable coal dust, which covered mine floors in deep abundance, and sent death and destruction racing through the underground tunnels. And what fire and falling debris did not destroy, the perilous "afterdamp," a combination of poison gases and lack of oxygen, did.
At first those on the outside, who heard only a dull thud, thought the sound had something to do with town festivities planned for later on to celebrate May Day.
But the realization soon hit that there would be no celebrating that day -- nor for a long time to come in the mining town perched on the hills just above Scofield in Carbon County.
As the count of what the next day's Deseret News headlined "Death's Awful Harvest at Winter Quarters" mounted, it became clear that the scope of the disaster was almost beyond comprehension, larger than any other mining calamity seen before in the state -- or the nation.
"Every house, without exception, is a house of mourning," wrote the paper, "and every household is preparing to receive its dead. The awful scene of yesterday had passed away when the day dawned this morning and the awful calm of despair had taken its place."
In that "awful calm" the numbers reached staggering heights: At least 200 men killed, leaving 107 widows, 270 fatherless children. Families decimated: fathers, brothers, sons gone; uncles, nephews, cousins, in-laws all lost.
There were more bodies than there were caskets in the state, so 75 caskets had to be brought in from Denver. Victims' bodies were lined up under sheets. No mining community anywhere in the country had ever suffered such horror, and shock waves shook the entire country.
(Sadly, since then, other mining disasters have occurred; the Winter Quarters blast now ranks fifth on the all-time national list. But it remains the worst disaster of any kind in Utah.)
President William McKinley wired his condolences: "I desire to express my intense sorrow upon learning of the terrible calamity which has occurred at Scofield, and my deep sympathy with the wives, children and friends of the unfortunate victims of the explosion."
Read more at www.kued.org/.../images/frames/frame_encl.gif
Getting to ZERO
"Do what you can with what you have where you are." Theodore Roosevelt
Wise words, indeed! We can't fix all the safety problems, today…but we can get started on the list! We must be persistent and we will make great strides over time. This has been proven over and over again at mining operations and cement plants across the country. Remember: The Great Wall of China was started with a single brick.
You can lead a man to safety, but you can't make him think…or can you? I say you can... with quality training, coaching and supervision. We need to all work together; it's time to step up to the plate and watch out for each other, work with each other and hold each other accountable. At-risk or unsafe acts occur around us everyday…it is time to speak up! Sure some co-workers may get mad at you for reminding them to tie off or to lock out a breaker…but at least they will still be here. And, they will get over it.
Can we stop all the accidents and all the injuries in the workplace? YES! Will we ever get to zero fatalities in the mining industry? YES! …it is a tall order, but it is acheivable. One thing is certain though…we'll get there sooner if we all see safety as a value that cannot be compromised. The more people pulling the wagon, the faster we'll get it up the hill. So those of you still sitting in the wagon…get out and help us out. Push or Pull, either will help! Only by pooling our efforts is the goal attainable.
Safety is not a spectator sport…everybody needs to carry their share of the load. Plan your work, work your plan. See something that needs attention, take the initiative and DO IT (or at least report it to somebody so that it gets addressed). See an unsafe condition, take action immediately. See an unsafe act, SPEAK UP! We all have lapses of judgment; and need a co-worker to set us straight now and again. Safety is a choice…it is choosing to do the right thing. So, I will leave you with a couple questions questions:
'When it comes to Safety, I've got your back! -- Do you have mine (are you watching out for coworkers)? Or to put it another way, are you looking out for your co-workers? Why or why not? Think about it and Do the right thing!
Wise words from the Web
If there is anything I would like to be remembered for it is that I helped people understand that leadership is helping other people grow and succeed. To repeat myself, leadership is not just about you. It's about them. -Jack Welch
Maturity begins when we're content to feel we're right about something without feeling the necessity to prove someone else wrong. -Sydney J. Harris
Wise words, indeed! We can't fix all the safety problems, today…but we can get started on the list! We must be persistent and we will make great strides over time. This has been proven over and over again at mining operations and cement plants across the country. Remember: The Great Wall of China was started with a single brick.
You can lead a man to safety, but you can't make him think…or can you? I say you can... with quality training, coaching and supervision. We need to all work together; it's time to step up to the plate and watch out for each other, work with each other and hold each other accountable. At-risk or unsafe acts occur around us everyday…it is time to speak up! Sure some co-workers may get mad at you for reminding them to tie off or to lock out a breaker…but at least they will still be here. And, they will get over it.
Can we stop all the accidents and all the injuries in the workplace? YES! Will we ever get to zero fatalities in the mining industry? YES! …it is a tall order, but it is acheivable. One thing is certain though…we'll get there sooner if we all see safety as a value that cannot be compromised. The more people pulling the wagon, the faster we'll get it up the hill. So those of you still sitting in the wagon…get out and help us out. Push or Pull, either will help! Only by pooling our efforts is the goal attainable.
Safety is not a spectator sport…everybody needs to carry their share of the load. Plan your work, work your plan. See something that needs attention, take the initiative and DO IT (or at least report it to somebody so that it gets addressed). See an unsafe condition, take action immediately. See an unsafe act, SPEAK UP! We all have lapses of judgment; and need a co-worker to set us straight now and again. Safety is a choice…it is choosing to do the right thing. So, I will leave you with a couple questions questions:
'When it comes to Safety, I've got your back! -- Do you have mine (are you watching out for coworkers)? Or to put it another way, are you looking out for your co-workers? Why or why not? Think about it and Do the right thing!
Wise words from the Web
If there is anything I would like to be remembered for it is that I helped people understand that leadership is helping other people grow and succeed. To repeat myself, leadership is not just about you. It's about them. -Jack Welch
Maturity begins when we're content to feel we're right about something without feeling the necessity to prove someone else wrong. -Sydney J. Harris
Tidbits 7/7/08
FYI
1 – Number of people it takes to make a difference. Are you doing your part?
110 – Number of Americans killed by tornadoes so far in 2008 making this the deadliest storm year in a decade. Do you own a weather radio?
800 – Number of wild fires started by lightening in Northern California on June 21st and 22nd 2008. WOW! They hope to have these fires contained by August 1st.
1 Million – approximate number of workers who suffer back injuries annually according to the BLS. One out of every 5 workplace injuries/illnesses is a back injury. Lift smart!
$1 Million Dollars – Amount of money (in loose change) collected by TSA from air travelers since 2005. That’s your money!
24 Million – The number of Americans (about 8 percent of the total population) that have diabetes, according to new figures from the CDC.
40 Million – Number of productivity days lost in 2006 due to permanently disabling injuries that occurred in prior years! Work Safely!!!
$152 Billion – Amount of money the Defense Department spent without proper auditing. Your tax dollars…what a shame!
90 – Percent of unintentional poisoning deaths caused by drugs and medicines, mostly prescription and illegal drugs. Adults 25-64 years of age accounted for a majority of the deaths. For safety reasons, never take another person’s prescription drugs…it could also get you fired!!!
Did you know?
-Almost half of all fatal automobile crashes that occurred in 2005 happened on two-lane rural roads. Be careful out there!
-62 % of all alcohol-related fatalities involving passenger vehicles occur on rural roadways. Don’t Drink and Drive!
-Crash victims are 5 to 7 times more likely to die if arrival to a hospital exceeds 30 minutes. Average arrival time at hospitals in rural areas is 52 minutes.
Safety starts with YOU!
NSSGA reminds when it comes to safety it takes a personal commitment from each of us to get to ZERO. That requires changing habits and readjusting our focus.
-Pay attention to safety policies, posters and checklists.
-Get a good night’s sleep so you are well rested and mentally alert.
-Leave for work early enough so you won’t have to speed to make it on time.
-Heed seasonal warnings and take proper precautionary measures.
-Review company policies; get to know the rules and adhere to them.
-Keep an eye out for hazards (including potential hazards) and correct them when you find them.
-Learn what you can from fatalgrams and best practices to protect yourself
-Stay alert and keep track of what is going on around you.
-Watch out for co-workers
Remember…
“Your system is perfectly designed to give you the results that you get.” W. Edward Deming
1 – Number of people it takes to make a difference. Are you doing your part?
110 – Number of Americans killed by tornadoes so far in 2008 making this the deadliest storm year in a decade. Do you own a weather radio?
800 – Number of wild fires started by lightening in Northern California on June 21st and 22nd 2008. WOW! They hope to have these fires contained by August 1st.
1 Million – approximate number of workers who suffer back injuries annually according to the BLS. One out of every 5 workplace injuries/illnesses is a back injury. Lift smart!
$1 Million Dollars – Amount of money (in loose change) collected by TSA from air travelers since 2005. That’s your money!
24 Million – The number of Americans (about 8 percent of the total population) that have diabetes, according to new figures from the CDC.
40 Million – Number of productivity days lost in 2006 due to permanently disabling injuries that occurred in prior years! Work Safely!!!
$152 Billion – Amount of money the Defense Department spent without proper auditing. Your tax dollars…what a shame!
90 – Percent of unintentional poisoning deaths caused by drugs and medicines, mostly prescription and illegal drugs. Adults 25-64 years of age accounted for a majority of the deaths. For safety reasons, never take another person’s prescription drugs…it could also get you fired!!!
Did you know?
-Almost half of all fatal automobile crashes that occurred in 2005 happened on two-lane rural roads. Be careful out there!
-62 % of all alcohol-related fatalities involving passenger vehicles occur on rural roadways. Don’t Drink and Drive!
-Crash victims are 5 to 7 times more likely to die if arrival to a hospital exceeds 30 minutes. Average arrival time at hospitals in rural areas is 52 minutes.
Safety starts with YOU!
NSSGA reminds when it comes to safety it takes a personal commitment from each of us to get to ZERO. That requires changing habits and readjusting our focus.
-Pay attention to safety policies, posters and checklists.
-Get a good night’s sleep so you are well rested and mentally alert.
-Leave for work early enough so you won’t have to speed to make it on time.
-Heed seasonal warnings and take proper precautionary measures.
-Review company policies; get to know the rules and adhere to them.
-Keep an eye out for hazards (including potential hazards) and correct them when you find them.
-Learn what you can from fatalgrams and best practices to protect yourself
-Stay alert and keep track of what is going on around you.
-Watch out for co-workers
Remember…
“Your system is perfectly designed to give you the results that you get.” W. Edward Deming
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Safety Tips for the Lake
If you plan on hitting the lake over the 4th of July, remember to follow water safety rules and enjoy the rest of the summer break with the kids.
-Always wear life jackets on the water. Small children should have one on whenever they are near the water.
-Never leave kids unattended…accidents happen quickly.
-Drinking & boating don’t mix. Be responsible! Have a designated driver for the boat.
-Keep an eye on the sky and don’t take unnecessary chances. Storms can move in fast -- lightning means get out of the water NOW!
-Know the water and always go feet first to avoid injury. The water may be shallower than you think; there could also be drop-offs, undercurrents, etc.
-Let friends or family know where you’re going, and Never go on the water alone.
Be smart, be safe, have FUN!!
-Always wear life jackets on the water. Small children should have one on whenever they are near the water.
-Never leave kids unattended…accidents happen quickly.
-Drinking & boating don’t mix. Be responsible! Have a designated driver for the boat.
-Keep an eye on the sky and don’t take unnecessary chances. Storms can move in fast -- lightning means get out of the water NOW!
-Know the water and always go feet first to avoid injury. The water may be shallower than you think; there could also be drop-offs, undercurrents, etc.
-Let friends or family know where you’re going, and Never go on the water alone.
Be smart, be safe, have FUN!!
Tips for the 4th
Please treat fireworks with respect, read all of the cautions and warnings and use common sense. Lighting fireworks indoors, throwing them from automobiles and lighting multiple devices at the same time can lead to accidents and are not how fireworks are intended to be used
A few reminders for you this Season...
-Use fireworks and sparklers only outdoors.
-Only persons over 12 years of age should handle sparklers of any type. Too many young people get burned by sparklers every year. By keeping sparkers out of youngsters, we can reduce these injury rates.
-Obey local laws. If fireworks are not legal where you are, don’t use them. If drought conditions mean a ban on fireworks, follow the law.
-Only use fireworks as intended. Don’t try to alter them or combine them.
-Fireworks and alcohol do not mix. Have a designated "shooter"
-When all else fails, use common sense. Respect fireworks and sparklers as the great American tradition they are, but also respect the fact that the must be used with caution.
-Driving somewhere for the 4th? Follow the speed limit – improve your mileage, avoid the ticket, and spend the extra cash on bottle rockets.
Have a Safe and Happy 4th of July, and don't forget the brave men and women of our military! And remember our Veterans! Thanks to anyone who has ever served in the Armed Forces!!!!
A few reminders for you this Season...
-Use fireworks and sparklers only outdoors.
-Only persons over 12 years of age should handle sparklers of any type. Too many young people get burned by sparklers every year. By keeping sparkers out of youngsters, we can reduce these injury rates.
-Obey local laws. If fireworks are not legal where you are, don’t use them. If drought conditions mean a ban on fireworks, follow the law.
-Only use fireworks as intended. Don’t try to alter them or combine them.
-Fireworks and alcohol do not mix. Have a designated "shooter"
-When all else fails, use common sense. Respect fireworks and sparklers as the great American tradition they are, but also respect the fact that the must be used with caution.
-Driving somewhere for the 4th? Follow the speed limit – improve your mileage, avoid the ticket, and spend the extra cash on bottle rockets.
Have a Safe and Happy 4th of July, and don't forget the brave men and women of our military! And remember our Veterans! Thanks to anyone who has ever served in the Armed Forces!!!!
The Giver
He gave me His shoulder when I wanted to cry,
He gave me hope when I wanted to die.
He gave me a friend when I was alone,
He sent me His love and gave me a home.
He gave me understanding when I was in need,
I needed to grow He planted a seed.
He gave me peace when I was in doubt,
I was ready to drown but he pulled me out.
I thought He gave all one man could give;
But then He gave me His life so through Him I could live.
His final gift of love was done for you and me.
He gave us all He had, when they nailed him to a tree.
He gave me hope when I wanted to die.
He gave me a friend when I was alone,
He sent me His love and gave me a home.
He gave me understanding when I was in need,
I needed to grow He planted a seed.
He gave me peace when I was in doubt,
I was ready to drown but he pulled me out.
I thought He gave all one man could give;
But then He gave me His life so through Him I could live.
His final gift of love was done for you and me.
He gave us all He had, when they nailed him to a tree.
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