Many of you have heard me mention (or read about) one of my former plant managers who was a pioneer in safety and he never even knew it. Claude was well ahead of his time, and well ahead of the likes of Dr. Geller and Dr. Krause when it came to motivating workers (people) to […]
Many Americans often worry about plane crashes or lightning strikes. But everyday things like driving pose greater risks to our safety. Find out more about your odds of dying from various causes.
Don’t make an argument that light curtains are “too fancy” when your bathroom paper towel dispenser has presence sensing devices!!!!
Over the past 20 years of being a safety professional I have seen a lot! I had the pleasure of spending nearly 15 years in the petrochemical industry working for some of the finest companies out there. That also allowed me to work for three (3) of the finest plant managers who set th standard
Stepping up on my soap box… Some people filling the role of safety person need to take a long look in the mirror. If you do not believe your role in the organization is the most important then how in the hell do you expect anyone else to believe it. Stop looking to management to
A rather well-known “management consultant” back in the ’70s and ’80s was Forrest H. Kirkpatrick and Mr. Kirkpatrick wrote a poem about leadership that hangs on my office wall. It pretty much sums up what being a safety leader is all about – even though Mr. Kirkpatrick meant for it to be a message to all
One morning in 1888, Alfred Nobel, inventor of dynamite, the man who had spent his life amassing a fortune from the manufacture and sale of weapons, awoke to read his own obituary. The obituary was printed as a result of a simple journalistic error. Alfred’s brother had died, and a French reporter carelessly reported the
I have to say goodbye today For a rule I broke and now must pay This rule was called an absolute They said it boldly and with resolute To lock it out was nothing new But I had many more things that I must do To waste so much time seemed such
You matter to me my friend and I hope I matter to you If either of us gets injured we’ll both be feeling blue. Sometimes workers are tired as they perform their daily task,If you saw them cut corners, you’d speak up, right? Sorry, I had to ask. And if you were to see co-workers
Ref: Carl Potter and Deb Potter, 3 Myths about Workplace Injuries “You cannot create an injury-free workplace”. It is shocking how many people believe that no workplace can be made free of injuries. Certainly situations change over time, sometimes even very quickly, making it difficult to identify and control hazards. It requires discipline and diligence to
Plastic, wood, an arm here, a leg there… the shredder in this story doesn’t really know the difference. Turn it on… it shreds, and shreds. The horrific injuries suffered by a shredder operator earlier this year are a stark reminder to employers and employees alike, that workplace health and safety must be taken seriously. This
Most of us have had to endure life experiences that are painful, but many learn lessons from those experiences that change our behavior and our lives for the better. Unfortunately, some of us never get that second chance, or even worse, we don’t learn from our mistakes and have to endure painful life experiences that
