One of my maintenance employees had just placed a Gerrad banding machine on a workbench in the maintenance shop with a forklift to service it. The unit was resting on the table with two legs off the table; the employee was attempting to rotate it to the right to get it resting on all four…...
Back in the Polyurea area, they sometimes need to trim foam trays to remove rough edges, making them look as clean as possible for our customers. The stencil knives were laying on the table waiting to bite someone who moved a hand across the table. Hazard known; how to fix was the next step. With…...
This Policy affects all employees and subcontractors that drive company vehicles and employees that may drive personal vehicles on company related business. Vehicle accidents are costly, but more importantly, they may result in an injury to you or others. It is the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner and to drive…...
Hey Guys, We understand that you are well known for your shocker photos… We just thought you could use some updated photos of “Doing it Right”. Also, I remember a few weeks ago I said I would send a ppt from the ASSE ROC. I will send that next. Thanks for all the continued support…....
Our meter readers each read literally hundreds and hundreds of meters daily. Water, Electric & Gas – these folks move quickly from one site to another. With water meters, they pull the top of the meter box off and reach down to flip the small protective cover off the glass covered meter itself to read…...
This morning at 6:32 AM while walking downward on a 4/12 sheathed roof, one of our workers stumbled and fell face first toward the outside edge of the single story roof he was working on. From the momentum of his fall he lurched over the 2×6 slide guard at the edge of the roof and…...
The Fujian Refining and Ethylene Project (FREP) is now at the peak of construction with a workforce of about 16 – 18 k persons at site. As of the beginning of the construction we have been putting a lot of emphasis on fall protection. The number and quality of scaffolds at Chinese construction sites is…...
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,…...
