A Wyoming cowboy was once asked what was the greatest lesson he’d learned from his experiences of ranching. “The Herefords taught me one of life’s most important lessons,” he replied. “We used to breed cattle for a living, but the winter storms would come and kill ’em off. It would take a terrible toll on
Personal Resposibility
Can Do Attitude
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
SAFETY APPEAL
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
FIRE PREVENTION
Fire prevention is something which should concern everyone. Not only are fires dangerous , they are costly, because they can destroy valuable property. Fires in the workplace can lead to injuries, loss of lives and the loss of jobs. Employees can help prevent fires in the workplace by being alert and practicing some safety precautions.
Why Should We Care About Decision Making?
The numbers speak for themselves. Poor decision making is the root cause of many—if not most—accidents. You don’t have to be a high-time worker to make consistently good decisions about the task. New workers already know most of the things that are likely to get them into serious trouble: Failure to use PPE, failure to
Victim or Victorious
If we lived in a time when personal accountability and responsibility were held in high regard, it would be suffice to say that successful people are not victims. Unfortunately, these are not the times we live in. For some, perpetual victim hood, of one kind or another actually seems an attractive option. I believe that
Who is Responsible for Your Safety?
In order to provide a safer workplace, it is not enough to simply eliminate the obvious risks. Employers are responsible for controlling all potential safety hazards. Everyone has a role to play in the workplace regarding health and safety. The employer has a duty and obligation to take the necessary precautions to prevent injuries or
Managing Your Risks
Effective risk management starts with a commitment to health and safety from those who operate and manage the business. I believe that if you are serious about health and safety, your co-workers, as well as employees, will be more likely to cooperate and follow your lead. Everyone needs to be committed by getting involved in
Attitudes Are Contagious
Whether you own your own business or work as an employee, a positive attitude can help you achieve success. Those who report to you will usually get more from observing than they do by listening to what you say. Set goals and ask for support in achieving them. Take a positive approach in accomplishing those