REMINDER - SAFETY CAN BE LEARNED!
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The word safety refers to your freedom from danger, injury and damage, and your personal security. It requires a lot of effort to have and to keep.
The word “safety” has been used so often, that many of us may take it for granted, or think of it as a word which forces us to alter our ways and change bad habits.
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We may have to utilize equipment different then what we are used to. It is EXTREMELY important to take the time to learn the controls, learn how different equipment moves, learn how it stops, and take the time necessary, to ensure everyone’s safety.
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Many of us are faced with stress every day, but we might not know how to deal with it. It is important to learn how to handle stress because it can affect us at work and home. At work, stress can lead to distraction and cause an unfortunate accident. At home, stress can put a strain on family relationships.
Stress usually occurs when there are changes in our lives and we feel that we don't have enough resources to deal with those changes and demands. Stress can occur not only from impactful life experiences, but also from positive ones. People react and deal with stress differently
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Cell phones can be a great convenience and a great tool . . . however their use at inappropriate times and in inappropriate places, can certainly be risky.
Read MoreAlways wear your seatbelt when in a vehicle or heavy equipment. Seatbelts are critical to preventing serious injuries and death while driving or operating. Motor vehicle crashes are still the number one cause of fatalities on the job in the United States.
Read MoreWe have all heard someone say in the workplace, “it is not my problem” or “that is not my job”. They may have been referring to a coworker not following rules, someone doing a task wrong, or a hazard left by someone in the work area. Regardless of what the circumstances are, all of these scenarios affect everyone in the company.
Read MoreHow we feel at work greatly affects our performance as well as our ability to work safely. One thing that affects whether or not we feel our best is the level of stress we experience while on the job. When discussing stress, the traditional two types of stress are often discussed. The two types are eustress which is the good stress and there is distress which is negative stress. In this talk however, we will look at stress in a different way. We will categorize stress on the job as either unnecessary stress or motivating stress.
Read MoreThere are many different sources of pressure individuals face at work for getting the job done. Time, or the lack of it, is a major driver in whether or not workers feel that they need to rush to get a job complete. It is important to plan work accordingly to avoid having to rush work tasks.
Read MoreThere are many excuses someone will give for not working safely. Some common excuses include: I didn’t know, I didn’t have time, I lost my PPE, nothing will happen, etc. One of the worst excuses to have for not working safe is a “it won’t happen to me” mindset. This excuse communicates a mindset that is set on not completing a task safely or shows a person is relying on luck to keep safe while on the job.
Read MoreEver feel that the motoring public is out to get you? Speeding through your work area and if you don't hop out of the way quickly enough, they will run you down? It is probably because many drivers take the attitude that we should see them and keep out of their path. Just one of the hazards of flagging traffic.
Read MoreWeather can create many hazards and slow down production for construction sites and other work sites that are outdoors. This is especially true when rain creates excessively muddy conditions. There are many different hazards to consider if work is going to take place in muddy conditions.
Read MoreWe all have habits that we follow on a daily or weekly basis. These habits have a major effect on our life. They also affect the choices we make at work. The choice to follow a safety procedure on any given day could be affected by a habit you have had for years.
Read MoreHow does attitude affect how your work and safety on the job? What is your attitude today? We all have days where our overall attitude could improve, but how is yours towards your coworkers, boss, or safety on a day to day basis? If you are generally a negative person, what effects would a more positive attitude have on your life and on your work?
Read MoreAccording to the National Safety Council, the odds of dying in an auto accident are 1 in 114. This is a frightening number considering how frequent we see accidents happen on the roads. Auto accidents are unfortunate events that no-one wants to be involved in.
Read MoreMany of the safety rules and procedures that are in place were “written in blood”, meaning they came about from a previous incident that caused an injury, property loss incident, or a fatality. When we implement a safeguard after an incident occurs we are taking a reactive approach to safety.
Read MoreIt is no secret that our roadways can be a dangerous place. Year after year, vehicular accidents are responsible for a countless number of injuries and fatalities. Just over 35,000 people lost their lives on U.S. roadways in 2015 according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. They also estimate that 2.44 million people were injured in crashes in 2015. One common unsafe act that can lead to accidents on our roadways is driving while fatigued.
Read MoreThere is so much noise and distraction in the world around us. Whether it is at home or at work, we have so much on our minds as well as things going on around us that we miss a lot of important details. It is critical to slow down and be able to observe the environment around you while are at work to be able to safely perform tasks.
Read MoreEach of us have own way of perceiving and viewing the life we have. Our experiences have shaped our perspective which affects the way we view events and how we interact with the world around us. Having an understanding of this idea of perspective relating to our reactions is important to be able to control of reactions and make positive choices when faced with difficult situations.
Read MoreNo matter what your job title is or what you are tasked to do at work, everyone should share a common goal to be respectful to one another. Being respectful goes a long way in the workplace. Some of the many benefits include higher morale, better cohesiveness between team members, and higher productivity. Being respectful to coworkers can also play a part in the effectiveness of the safety program at your facility.
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