A self-employed farmer died when an unsupported, raised front-end loader bucket fell as he repaired the hydraulics, crushing him against the front of the machine. There were no witnesses. It appears that the farmer raised
The True Risks of DIY
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
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
Don’t Gamble With Your Safety
A nineteenth-century author wrote, “Habit is the deepest law of human nature.” Most of us would probably agree with that. Humans are quite often influenced by habit. Habit and job safety are closely related. If
“Just This Once” Causes Accidents
Whenever there’s an accident, whether the result is a fatality or a broken plate or anything in between, someone is sure to ask: “How did it happen?” The answer should always be the same: “It
How Safe Are Your Habits?
Habits are behaviors that occur spontaneously without any preceding or concurrent thought process. The behavior occurs almost reflexively to external stimuli or events. To the contrary, it’s most beneficial to talk to yourself before during
Be a Part of An Injury-Free Culture
What Incident & Injury-free is not: It is not the same as zero It is not a goal It is not a guarantee It is not a prescription It is not the elimination of all