Look Around-Hazards are Staring You Right in the Face – 9/16/24

Safety E-Quick Tip

OWYN Safety Management Platform

Look Around – Hazards are Staring You Right in the Face

Imagine this: hazards lurk around every corner at work, waiting to strike and put you in harm’s way.

For instance, picture yourself in the shop – what do you see?

• An old, tattered extension cord that’s been snaking across the floor for months, weaving dangerously through a puddle of water.
• Joe, an experienced operator who speeds around blind corners, narrowly avoiding accidents and then talking about what a great operator he is.
• A machine guard laying up against a piece of equipment that was meant to protect the user from being pulled in, creating a potential amputation situation.

Or you’re out on a jobsite – what do you see?

• A scaffolding setup outside a building next to an old worn-out, incoming electric service line that is creating a serious electrical shock hazard.
• A 6’ deep trench without protection, weakened by rain and unstable walls.
• A broken ladder held together with a makeshift 2X4.

The truth is, hazards are relentless – they are all around us, waiting to catch us off guard.

Before starting work or as your day progresses, take a moment to scan your surroundings. Being vigilant not only safeguards your well-being but also protects those around you.

This may be one of my shortest QuickTips ever. So why don’t you read it one more time – it could just save your life one day.

Stay alert, stay safe.

Employee Quick-Tip

Stay vigilant by regularly scanning your surroundings to identify and avoid potential hazards that could jeopardize your safety.

Employer/Management Quick-Tip

Encourage a culture of safety awareness by promoting regular hazard assessments and proactive measures to mitigate risks in the workplace.

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