Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Safety is an Attitude

Week 33 – Whether you work Safe or not depends on your Attitude!!! To those of you that tell others to put on a face shield or safety glasses - thank you, you are your brothers’ keeper. To the guys and gals that speak up when they see an unsafe act or find an unsafe condition – good job, please keep it up. To those who come to supervisors and managers with safety ideas and suggestions, you are making a difference and your efforts are appreciated. One thing we don’t say enough is “Thank you”. So, thanks to all of you who are taking the time to Make a Difference!

That doesn’t look safe, but it’s not my job to babysit him.
Real men don’t need ear plugs, you’ll get used to the noise…I did!
It’ll take longer to get the PPE than to do the job…just do it!
That’s the way we’ve always done it here!
I have been doing this for 20 years and I haven’t been hurt yet.
We have all heard similar comments…
-What do these comments say about safety?
-Do you speak up when someone has a bad safety attitude?

Safety begins with ME (and YOU) and it takes all of us to get everyone home at the end of their shift.

Remember if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem! If you walk by an unsafe act and say nothing your silence signals approval (and that is unacceptable!).

Step Up, Speak Out and Stand Up for Safety! There are many safe ways to get things done all you have to do is find one and apply it. Safety must be a VALUE, not a Priority…Priorities CHANGE!!!!!

Every day in this great country of ours, people suffer traumatic injury and death because nobody spoke up, nobody wanted to get involved, or it wasn’t their job!

‘I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody.’ Lily Tomlin
Take Safety Seriously and Take Care of Each Other out there…then we can all be successful.
Safety Wayne

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