SAFETY MEETINGS AND WORK HABITS SAFETY MEETINGS n

SAFETY MEETINGS AND WORK HABITS

SAFETY MEETINGS n Will Rogers said there are three kinds of men: n the ones that learn by reading, n The few that learn by observation, n The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence to find out for themselves!!

SAFETY MEETINGS n WHY DO YOU COME TO SAFETY MEETINGS? n New procedures n New tools n Training on government regs

SAFETY MEETINGS n How about a review of safety rules and why these rules should be followed.

SAFETY MEETINGS n What do you get from the accident and near miss discussions? n Most often a safety rule violation contributed to the accident.

SAFETY MEETINGS n What is the definition of insanity?

SAFETY MEETINGS n What was the last big near miss here? n What changed? n DID YOU WORK ANY DIFFERENTLY?

SAFETY MEETINGS n If YOU decide to make a change it WILL effect others!

WORK HABITS n What has to happen for anything to become a habit?

WORK HABITS n Have you ever drove somewhere and not remembered the drive? n The force of habit took over to keep you safe and you didn’t have to make each driving decision.

WORK HABITS n How many of these accidents and near misses would never have happened if good WORK HABITS would have: n checked the voltage n put on grounds n put on the gloves n applied cover up

WORK HABITS n What's the difference between a safety rule and a safety suggestion?

WORK HABITS n RULES REQUIRE A CERTAIN RESPONSE BUT WE CAN PICK AND CHOOSE SUGGESTIONS

WORK HABITS n What's the most important piece of safety gear? n Rubber gloves n Grounds n Volt meter n Cover up

WORK HABITS n Are YOUR MIND OR ATITUDE! the Rules that keep you safe habits or suggestions? n We must be careful not to make suggestions out of the rules!

WORK HABITS n Ask yourself if your work habits would have kept you safe in these accident/near miss scenarios. n The Safety Rules only have to prevent a contact ONE TIME IN YOUR CAREER!!