The Safest Person Ask yourself this question, “Who is the safest person I know?” Did you name someone you used to work with or perhaps someone you work with now? Many people do. The answer should be, “me.” If you can’t say you are the safest person you know, then you might want to think about what…...
I woke up early today, excited over all I get to do before the clock strikes midnight. I have responsibilities to fulfil today and I am important. My job is to choose what kind of day I am going to have. Today I can complain because the weather is rainy or I can be thankful…...
by Michael Josephson It’s been said that the line between childhood and adulthood is crossed when we move from saying ‘It got lost’ to ‘I lost it.’ Indeed, being accountable – and understanding and accepting the role our choices play in the things that happen -are crucial signs of emotional and moral maturity. That’s why…...
by A. J. Schuler, Psy. D. People talk about “leading by example,” but what does that mean? By incorporating the following attitudes and practices into your life, you will not only improve your own life, but also begin to fashion yourself into the kind of person that others will follow and emulate – the very…...
Of the many stories that came out of NASA’s Apollo space program, one of the favourites is the story about the janitor who upon being asked by a reporter what his job was in the organization replied “I’m helping to put a man on the Moon”. Now, whether this story is true or not doesn’t really matter…...
Bernie Inman, a former energy company engineering employee who became a quadriplegic following an on-the job accident in 1994, warned that workplace accidents with grave consequences can arise from seemingly simple circumstances. Sheila, his wife of one year at the time of the accident, told of the impact “preventable accidents” can have on the victim’s…...
We have been receiving advice about safety for years. We have listened to it, read it and watched television spots on it, but some maybe never thought about it much. We might even think, “Accidents can’t happen to me”. Then your best friend, who is in a hurry to get out of the house, has a bad…...
“Values are critical guides for making decisions. When in doubt, they cut through the fog like a beacon in the night.”- Robert Townsend Let’s make safety a value!… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
1. Safety means: Complete understanding of our work, Knowledge of every step that must be taken; the realization that mistakes could be costly TO OURSELVES AND TO THE COMPANY. 2. Safety means: Good judgment; never relying on luck; being prepared to cope with unexpected situations; being alert when following your routine. 3. Safety means: Consideration for the…...
Safe people always: Understand the risks of their jobs Perform jobs the way they are supposed to be done, without taking shortcut Never become complacent about safety Get involved in efforts to improve safety Know what to do in an emergency Develop these habits so you’ll be a very safe person, too. “You know more…...
1) Mental Distractions and Inattention – Have you ever replayed in your mind unpleasant scenes at home while operating equipment on the job? Perhaps something big happens to you last weekend and you’re anticipating its wonders while literally climbing on a ladder. Maybe one or two times you’re mixing chemicals and you decide to have a little chat…...
By Carl Potter, CSP, CMC and Deb Potter, PhD, CMC How many times have you heard people saying something completely ridiculous or that you know just isn’t right? You don’t have to go very far these days to encounter such statements. With everyone having their say on blogs, You Tube, and even the nightly news, you…...
