I like to think so...
Flash Back – Some years ago a supervisor/friend of mine got himself in trouble when he chose not to lock out a piece of equipment. It had been locked out by one of his subordinates but when assistance was needed he grabbed an hourly laborer and they rushed in (RUSHING) to help. One small problem! They failed to add their personal locks to the lock box. No big deal, it was already locked out and there was work to be done, right? Wrong! Because of the ‘damn safety man’ (who me), he was disciplined and didn’t talk to me for several months except of course to tell me that it was a bunch of… (Well let’s just say he wasn’t happy).
Back to the Future! – Maybe it’s just me, but it seems lately that some people think safety is not a big deal! What can I say to convince you that Safety is a very Big Deal!? Somebody tell me please, because it seems some folks just aren’t paying attention. Words of caution to those people who aren’t paying attention: Keep taking chances, cutting corners, etc. and you won’t have to worry about the future.
THANK YOU! – To those of you doing it right! To all of you that are Standing up and Speaking out for Safety I cannot fully express my appreciation in words – you ‘get it’ and That’s Great! Now we have to get the rest of the team off the bench…and I am seeking your input.
Flawed Thinking – My supervisor (or my co-worker) doesn’t care about safety why the heck should I? The company is only worried about citations or accident numbers, why do I need to worry about safety? Do people really think these things? If they here are a few reasons:
a.) You have to take care of you, no matter what the other guy does. Do you really need any more reasons? If you truly believe that nobody cares about safety why not find a better place to work…really!!? You’re worth it!
Flash Back again! – You know that buddy of mine was really mad about that lockout incident. And he was furious a couple months later when I made him sit through a mandatory First aid/CPR class. He managed to miss every one I scheduled so he ended up coming in on a day off for the final make-up class. Cursing that damn safety man all the way!!!
The rest of the story…one day weeks later, I was leaving as he was holding the weekly safety meeting with his crew. He was crying and motioned me in to the room. He had just shared with his crew how he found his daughter in the kitchen choking on a piece of turkey (I think it was during the holidays). Well he saved her life because of that First Aid Class/CPR class. He apologized and told everyone present (and the other crews later) that Safety is a BIG DEAL! I hope you never have to go through that!
We all have a job to do and most of us 'damn safety guys and gals' take our jobs seriously, but we need your help to get YOU HOME at the end of your shift!
Help us out won’t you? We’re counting on it!
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
FYI – 2/26/08
-Annually there are more than 73 million accidental injuries in the U.S., and open wounds and lacerations are the most common (nearly 18 million). -Falls account for more than 20% of lost time injuries, according to the BOLS.
-Back injuries are all too common: Think before you lift, avoid twisting while lifting, bend your knees and use your leg muscles to lift; and keep the load close to your body.
Life is all about the choices YOU Make
“You must learn to face the fact that you choose to do what you do, and that everything you do affects not only you but others.” –Holly Lisle
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.” Losers
say, “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
Amen
“Desire is the key to motivation, but its determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek." –Mario Andretti
Did you know?
-Apples, carrots and other crunchy fruits and vegetables need to be thoroughly chewed, which increases the flow of saliva and cleans the teeth.
-Bread crusts have more fiber than the rest of the bread loaf. Fiber is vital for digestion.
-The lifespan in the US has increased from 49 years in 1901 to an average of 77.2 years today. Here are some tips for a long happy life: eat a healthy diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables; avoid tobacco use; limit alcohol intake; get plenty of sleep; exercise regularly; visit your doctor routinely; and maintain a positive outlook on life. Source: Tank Times by Health Choice
Wise Words
“Whatever you are, be a good one.” –Abraham Lincoln
March is Save Your Vision Month
The AOA recommends visiting an eye care professional every 2 years. Persons over 60 should have an annual check up. If you are experiencing unexplained headaches, having trouble seeing at night, or experiencing difficulty reading small type you should have an eye exam. If your family has a history of diabetes or other diseases you may need an annual exam. Take care of your eyes…there is a lot your haven’t seen yet!
Quote of the Week
"If we believe a thing to be bad, and if we have a right to prevent it, it is our duty to try to prevent it and damn the consequences." — Lord Milner
-Back injuries are all too common: Think before you lift, avoid twisting while lifting, bend your knees and use your leg muscles to lift; and keep the load close to your body.
Life is all about the choices YOU Make
“You must learn to face the fact that you choose to do what you do, and that everything you do affects not only you but others.” –Holly Lisle
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.” Losers
say, “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
Amen
“Desire is the key to motivation, but its determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek." –Mario Andretti
Did you know?
-Apples, carrots and other crunchy fruits and vegetables need to be thoroughly chewed, which increases the flow of saliva and cleans the teeth.
-Bread crusts have more fiber than the rest of the bread loaf. Fiber is vital for digestion.
-The lifespan in the US has increased from 49 years in 1901 to an average of 77.2 years today. Here are some tips for a long happy life: eat a healthy diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables; avoid tobacco use; limit alcohol intake; get plenty of sleep; exercise regularly; visit your doctor routinely; and maintain a positive outlook on life. Source: Tank Times by Health Choice
Wise Words
“Whatever you are, be a good one.” –Abraham Lincoln
March is Save Your Vision Month
The AOA recommends visiting an eye care professional every 2 years. Persons over 60 should have an annual check up. If you are experiencing unexplained headaches, having trouble seeing at night, or experiencing difficulty reading small type you should have an eye exam. If your family has a history of diabetes or other diseases you may need an annual exam. Take care of your eyes…there is a lot your haven’t seen yet!
Quote of the Week
"If we believe a thing to be bad, and if we have a right to prevent it, it is our duty to try to prevent it and damn the consequences." — Lord Milner
Week 9 Safety Topic – Get Committed…I did!
Ask yourself this question: Am I committed to safety? Let’s say Dirty Harry followed up with the question, ‘Well, are you punk?’ What would you say? Hopefully you don’t have to think about this too long. The immediate answer should YES, but some people are not committed to safety and I cannot understand their thinking.
Cold Hard Facts: People die and suffer disabling injuries on the job every single day in this country. This impacts millions of families every year. Men and women become single parents, widows or widowers; children lose a parent; or parents bury a child just because someone is trying to earn a living. What’s wrong with this picture?
Is it accidents? No, true accidents are very rare. There are many reasons why people get hurt or killed on the job most of them are tied to attitude. It may be the attitude of the worker, the supervisor, or the manager but someone on the team is not committed if employees continue to get hurt. Somebody is letting their guard down and that hurts everybody!
What is the problem? Some workers do not receive the proper training. Others are cutting corners, multi-tasking, or not focusing on the task at hand. Some use unsafe tools or equipment others are in a hurry to get a job done (maybe the supervisor is rushing the job or maybe they want to get out of the cold or hot environment). Others have ‘done it a thousand times’ and get complacent. Many tasks are difficult and workers can become frustrated and use the wrong tool for the job. During outages workers may become fatigued and this too can lead to injury.
By the numbers: On the job, a worker suffers a disabling injury every 8 seconds! Every 103 minutes another worker dies! At home, a disabling injury occurs every 5 seconds and a fatality occurs every 19 minutes! Falls are still the leading cause of deaths in the home followed by fires, burns and liquid poisonings.
So what is a person to do? A few suggestions: Speak up when you see an unsafe act or condition. Keep your Mind and Eyes on Task; Stay out of the Line of Fire (Keep track of both hands and both feet); Use 3-points of contact to Maintain your balance, traction and grip. Remind yourself to Focus on safety when you are feeling Frustrated, Tired, or in Rushed and be careful so you Do not become Complacent.
Bottom line: Get committed to Safety, and Stay in the Game!
Cold Hard Facts: People die and suffer disabling injuries on the job every single day in this country. This impacts millions of families every year. Men and women become single parents, widows or widowers; children lose a parent; or parents bury a child just because someone is trying to earn a living. What’s wrong with this picture?
Is it accidents? No, true accidents are very rare. There are many reasons why people get hurt or killed on the job most of them are tied to attitude. It may be the attitude of the worker, the supervisor, or the manager but someone on the team is not committed if employees continue to get hurt. Somebody is letting their guard down and that hurts everybody!
What is the problem? Some workers do not receive the proper training. Others are cutting corners, multi-tasking, or not focusing on the task at hand. Some use unsafe tools or equipment others are in a hurry to get a job done (maybe the supervisor is rushing the job or maybe they want to get out of the cold or hot environment). Others have ‘done it a thousand times’ and get complacent. Many tasks are difficult and workers can become frustrated and use the wrong tool for the job. During outages workers may become fatigued and this too can lead to injury.
By the numbers: On the job, a worker suffers a disabling injury every 8 seconds! Every 103 minutes another worker dies! At home, a disabling injury occurs every 5 seconds and a fatality occurs every 19 minutes! Falls are still the leading cause of deaths in the home followed by fires, burns and liquid poisonings.
So what is a person to do? A few suggestions: Speak up when you see an unsafe act or condition. Keep your Mind and Eyes on Task; Stay out of the Line of Fire (Keep track of both hands and both feet); Use 3-points of contact to Maintain your balance, traction and grip. Remind yourself to Focus on safety when you are feeling Frustrated, Tired, or in Rushed and be careful so you Do not become Complacent.
Bottom line: Get committed to Safety, and Stay in the Game!
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