There are many justifiable reasons why we have a safety program. There are moral reasons (protecting people), legal reasons, business reasons (risk management, including insurance and liability cost), etc. There is, however; one fundamental reason
Leadership entails helping others change – to consider new methods, effectively use different tools, communicate in preferred ways, and adopt higher-level skills. However, change – especially when people have little control over what they’re to
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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