Stick to our values. Companies that perform well on safety measures are more likely to be high performers in other areas too. This suggests that having an overall operational strategy for high performance can extend to safety issues, and possibly too that safety performance has a positive impact on general operational performance. Knowing that this […]
Why do I need to wear personal protective clothing and equipment? Let’s give it some thought. The human body is amazing. We have a head and brains for thinking, ears for hearing, eyes for seeing; a nose for detecting odours; a mouth for talking and eating; lungs for breathing; arms, elbows, knees and legs for
Diet and regular upkeep are two important factors in taking care of your eyes. Eye exercises can restore your sight. Our eyes are the window to the world. It’s important that we take care of them. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Carrots, loaded with beta carotene are especially helpful in maintaining healthy
Our appreciation of risks sometimes is subjective based on our perception of risk. We sometimes associate risk only with complicated tasks or tasks that have significant hazards. This usually causes us to assume a false sense of security and do not take adequate or any precautions to ensure our safety. The fact of the matter;
A near miss in the workplace is a warning or an indication that something is wrong. Perhaps a machine isn’t operating correctly, or materials aren’t stacked properly, or someone has acted in an unsafe way. Close calls or near misses on the job should also be converted into safety precautions. Let’s consider some typical accidents
Why consider falls from heights? Falls from height are responsible for many serious and fatal injuries every year. If a person falls from a height above two metres the likelihood is that they will sustain serious injury. In the 2009 3rd quarter Quarterly Report, the International Aluminium Institute reported that an employee of a particularly
In our busy lives, we are often faced with time-management choices. When given the chance, we must always choose safety over time savings, because rushing causes us to lose focus, skip steps and make bad decisions. In fact, the time we spend staying safe is time well spent. In this publication we will learn the
Have you ever made a decision to break a safety rule? How long did it take for you to reach that decision? What did you gain by taking a chance? It only takes a moment to decide to break a safety rule, yet that one moment could change your life forever. Today’s publication offers you
Warnings and thinking ahead are important means for accident prevention. They often reveal hidden hazards or issues so that the user can avoid injury.Good pre-job planning, effective job briefings, and looking out for yourself and each other are effective ways to prevent accidents and help ensure you go home safe and sound at the end
We all take things for granted. Basic things, simple things. It’s normal, isn’t it? We live in a routine, for the most part, and the more routine, the more dependable the thing is, the more you stop noticing it. For instance, you don’t really notice each time you take a breath, do you? You don’t
Every driver should have the goal to be as safe as possible on the road. The 2 most important habits that will prevent collisions are diligent observation and keeping space around your vehicle. A driver’s eyes should not be fixed on one point for more than 2 seconds, and even less at higher speeds.A little
Cell phones can be a great convenience and a great tool . . . however their use at inappropriate times and inappropriate places can certainly be risky.The following two accounts are case studies that have been used to examine the effect of distraction caused by cell phone use. Of course in both cases the effect
