VAN LANGHAM IS THE DIRECTOR OF RISK MANAGEMENT (RAMP TEAM) AT BERKLEY INDUSTRIAL COMP: He has an extensive background in mining and has worked at every level, starting from general laborer to safety manager. He previously
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Non-routine work tasks are tasks that employees do not regularly perform or are performing for the first time. Since the tasks are not performed on a routine basis, the likelihood of injuries and/or illnesses 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 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
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
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
Electrical Incident Frank and another electrical worker were servicing an electrical motor. They had turned off the power switch, but didn’t lock it out. When his co-worker suggested that they test to make sure the