As people all across the globe prepare to break newly-formed resolutions this New Year’s holiday, Mid-South Synergy would like to remind its members and others in the service territory that safety is one resolution on which no one should compromise.
Every day we influence the people around us in a positive or negative way by what we say or don’t say, do or don’t do. Being around people who promote and practice safety creates a safer environment for everyone. People who are careless or don’t feel they have time for safety create an unsafe environment in which to work.
New employees at a company watch the older employees and take their cues from what they do. No matter how much training new employees are given, if the more experienced workers around them are not practitcing safe work habits, eventually the new employees will emulate them, putting themselves and possibly others in danger.
No matter what your position is, you can be a safety leader by quietly doing what’s right and by recommending that others do the same. If someone asks your opinion about whether a safety precaution is necessary, be a proponent. You could be saving their life. Make sure that you:
- Don’t take shortcuts
- Use guards and safety devices
- Focus on what you are doing – don’t get distracted
Remember that not only your co-workers, but supervisors and visitors will observe what you do. Sloppy habits reflect a sloppy operation and make a poor impression. Be a safety leader. You will stay safe, and you can help others stay safe too.
Source: The Safety Doctor, Dr. Isabel Perry
Dr. Isabel Perry prescribes solutions to reduce risk, costs and increase production for all types of organizations. Dr. Perry is an Orlando, Florida based Safety Professional with over 20 years of broad-based safety experience including: safety speaker, safety consultant, expert witness, and former safety executive at a Fortune 50 company. Her clients include many multinational firms. Dr. Perry’s can be contacted at: Isabel@TheSafetyDoctor.com, phone: 407-291-1209.