True Accounts: It could happen to you Darryl was operating a large piece of mining equipment in an underground shaft when he noticed a small crack in the roof 11 feet above him. While he
Use Your Head – Wear Your Hard Hat
Complacency: A Literal Killer
Webster’s Dictionary defines complacency as: self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies. Complacency is perhaps one of the biggest problems we face in completing our day-to-day tasks. We are “used” to
Thank You for Working Safely
If you think about safety, it seems that we all have a safety filter. This filter exists in the minds of the people as they work. It is this filter which stops us from doing
Prioritizing Safety Boosts Productivity
Are You Aware? According to a recent survey conducted by the National Safety Council, approximately one-third of workers in high hazard industries do not believe safety is valued. Divided out by industry, 58% of construction
Why We Must Disconnect While Driving
How Cell Phones Distract Visual – Eyes off the road Mechanical – Hands off the wheel Cognitive – Mind off driving Hands-free devices offer no safety benefit when driving Hands-free seen as a solution and
September R.A.M.P. Newsletter
Be Alert, Don’t Get Hurt
Probably the most unpredictable type of accident is being struck by a moving object because it is usually out of the routine. Struck-by fatalities and severe injuries can result from: Falling Objects Loose or Shifting
9 Common OH&S Errors
The challenge of managing the aspects of occupational health and safety (OH&S) in the workplace can often feel overwhelming. There are many legal, moral and financial reasons for us to pay attention to OH&S obligations.
Stay Safe: Don’t Accept Mediocrity
In this age of rapid change and need for efficiency, we also see an increased emphasis on quality assurance standards such as ISO (International Organization for Standardization) certifications. However, the biggest factor we must consider
Keeping an Eye on Safety
The swashbuckling pirate and his eye patch have remained in our imaginations since childhood. But losing an eye at work is not an imaginary problem. A metal splinter puncturing an eye is enough to make