Whether it is related to production or safety, there are always issues which are recognized, but nothing is done to correct them in a timely matter….
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Change is a fact of life that is inevitable, and we all need to deal with it as best we can. Individuals who adapt and embrace the change are the ones who continue to thrive, whether that is at home or in the workplace….
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For many people, Memorial Day is a time to celebrate freedom, in more ways than one. We salute the U.S. veterans who sacrificed to preserve and protect us. And many of us celebrate freedom of the road on this day.
Memorial Day traffic is one of the heaviest, which translates into more accidents, however you can protect your family with these Memorial Day safety tips…
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Seven industry safety rules to read and heed!
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There are many hazards in our workplaces and at home that can cause great harm if exposed to them.
Complacency towards recognized hazards can be as or more dangerous than the hazards you do not recognize.
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Making the decision to follow every single safety rule or procedure does not come natural to us. We constantly have to work towards making the right decisions every single day.
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How 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?
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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.
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