Safety Talks

How Does The Dictionary Define “Character”? One dictionary defines character as “the complex of mental and ethical traits marking a person.”

“Little Things Still Matter”Tipping point; noun. In epidemiology, the concept that small changes will have little or no effect on a system until critical mass is reached. Then a further small change “tips” the system and a large effect is observed. Most of us have probably heard the old saying, “It’s the little things that

“The Ten Commands Of Safety” 1. Maintain the Highest Standards. Don’t be influenced by others around you who are negative. If you fail to wear safety glasses because others don’t, remember the blindness you may suffer will be yours alone to live with.

Preventing Hand Injuries 2 Hand HazardsInsects, Chemicals, Piercing devices, Blood-borne pathogen, Rotating equipment, Extreme temperatures, Pinch points, Sharp devices, Vibrating equipment Lines of Defense• Awareness of Hazards and Prevention Measures• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)• Good Hygiene

What if we apply the seven habits of effective people (by Stephen Covey) to Safety?

Safety is everybody’s business, and our safety process requires the active participation of management, supervisors and shift workers.  NO ONE INDIVIDUAL or group can do the job alone.

The term “Defensive Driver” has been used time and again by personnel interested in the reduction of vehicular accidents, both in at work and outside of work.  However, what does this term “Defensive Driver” mean?

Hand hammers in metal work are generally used to strike pins, punches, rivets, cold chisels and ‘dollies’.  Light hammers are used for stamping job numbers on structural steel work or marking drill points on metal.

How important is the hand? – The hand is one of the most complex parts of your body – the movement of the tendons, bones, tissues and nerves allows you to grip and do a wide variety of complex jobs – Without your hands it would be extremely difficult to do routine simple tasks, such

Have you checked the object before you try to lift it? • Test every load before you lift by pushing the object lightly with your hands or feet to see how easily it moves. This tells you about how heavy it is. • Remember, a small size does not always mean a light load.

We’ve all been in a situation at one time or another where we were in a hurry, didn’t pay close attention to what we were doing, and ended up with an injury. Hurrying on the job can cause both minor accidents and life-threatening injuries. You may hurry dozens of times without incident, until finally it