Motivational Safety Materials

Unlike a television shootout, serious accidents cause real anguish and suffering. So real and vivid that those involved rarely forget the flow of blood, the broken limbs or the screams of pain. Any accident without injury, though, is more like the bloodless, painless fakery of television violence. Without sense or propose in the drama and…...

Most of us have the necessary knowledge and experience to do our jobs and we don’t want to hurt ourselves or others. Why, then, do we often ignore our good friend “safe practices” and set ourselves or others up for an accidental injury? Carbon monoxide can kill – but we sometimes work in a closed…...

By far, the single most important aspect is the personal interaction with the hourly employee is in “Their Comfort Zone” (e.g. their work area).  Come to them on their terms, watch and absorb , don’t judge.  Take off the “Production Hat” and become human for an instant.  Watch the work task being performed in it’s…...

Excuses Heard After Someone Gets Hurt! Bullet Aiming Toward an Accident/Incident   I was hot. I was cold. I was tired. I got distracted. I was in a hurry. The PPE is too hot. I did not notice that. I did not know any better. I was not properly trained. I was not paying attention…....

(Winston Churchill loved them) are figures of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected; frequently humorous. 1. Where there’s a will, I want to be in it. 2. The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it’s still on my list. 3. Since light…...

FLYING DEBRIS & PROJECTILESAnother “line of fire” hazard we must consider is flying debris. There are many operations we perform that create flying debris and projectiles. Before starting these types of operations, make sure to protect yourself by wearing the proper protective equipment and performing the task in a safe manner. As the operator, it…...

What if we worked ten million (10,000,000) hours without an injury, but after careful analysis we recognize that we also work zero (0) hours without taking a chance. In other words not an hour in each work day or not one work day passes without at least one worker deviating from standard safety procedure, taking…...

We all have a natural tendency to want to be safe. Put another way, psychologists say that normal individuals possess certain desires through which safety becomes appealing. These desires include: Avoiding personal injury Avoiding personal loss Reward seeking Striving for leadership Excelling Preventing injuries to others Avoiding making an unfavourable impression Avoiding punishment It’s easy…...

When it comes to Safety….it really is up to you! The best safety program in the world – cannot keep you safe unless you heed the warnings, recognise the hazards, and follow the rules. The most experienced safety manager – cannot get you home at the end of the day, unless you take an active…...

An important way to help prevent accidents is to report any safety incidents that occur.  When accidents are reported, they can be investigated and the problems that caused them can be corrected.  But when incidents go unreported, things don’t get fixed, and the same situation could occur again. The bad news is that people sometimes…...

People with a “can do” attitude almost always get the job done – regardless of the obstacles.  Unfortunately, many with that same “can do” attitude sometimes consider safety one of those obstacles.  This brings out the tragic, and actual, case of John, who no doubt “attacked” his work with a “can do” attitude.  Most of…...

As a general rule we must all be aware of, understand and apply the following to be able to maintain safe work practice and demonstrate positive behaviour. Know your Emergency Response Plan and all instructions to seek emergency help. Always be aware of Surroundings and Field Conditions Observe all safety policies, regulations, safe work practices,…...