When two or more people are given a task to perform, communication is always an important aspect. Without a clear plan and effective communication execution of the task may be more difficult and will put
Communication Could Save a Life
How a “Can Do” Attitude Affects Safety
Self – Confidence “I am valuable.” How do you feel about yourself? Research has shown that people with high self-esteem report fewer negative emotions and less depression than those with low self-esteem, and they handle
Non-Routine Work Tasks: Why They Matter and How to Keep Employees Safe
Non-routine work tasks are those that employees do not regularly perform or are completing for the first time. Because these tasks fall outside normal routines, the risk of workplace injuries and illnesses increases significantly. To
Just “Take Five”
What does Take Five mean? It is a reminder to stop and think about myself, others and the environment before I act. Whether it is using the proper tool, donning appropriate personal protective equipment, buying
Resolutions for a Safer Workplace
1. We resolve…to accept responsibility for our safety and to help others around us do the same. Each person must examine his/her attitude towards safety. Do we recognize that we must take responsibility for our
Safety is for You and Me
A spotter was directing truck loading activities when he was struck from behind & run over by a Front End Loader on the 10th of February 2012 at Timalia Boulder Pit in the Southern Highlands
Posting Safety Information from Traditional to Digital
Are You Aware? Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, employees are afforded certain protections. In addition, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) requires a workplace safety program to manage the prevention of work
Shortcuts are Not in Your Favor
A man by the name of Louis Binstock once said, “Too often the shortcut, the line of least resistance, is responsible for evanescent and unsatisfactory success.” Simply put, taking shortcuts only results in success for
Think: Head Injuries
You can work for years and hardly get a scratch, then one day a fall can turn your life around. Fall injuries may cause abrasions, fractures and dislocations. However, one of the most serious results
Why Responsibility is Important
Every person is the architect of their own fortune, good or bad, depends on the individual’s acceptance of personal responsibility. At a young age, we are taught to assume responsibilities. (“Look before you cross the