STOP THINK for 30 seconds STOP THINK BEFORE

STOP & THINK. . …. for 30 seconds!

STOP & THINK BEFORE YOU START YOUR JOB Most accidents / incidents these days are not complicated and can be prevented with only a few seconds thought

The STOP & THINK process 3 What are the hazards? 3 How could I be hurt? 3 What is the worst injury that could result? 3 How do I prevent the accident happening?

THE QUESTION TO ASK OURSELVES IS…. “What if…What if … What if. . . ? ” ? I Over reached …. . ? I lost my grip …. . ? The weight was too heavy…. . ? The tool slipped…. ? Somebody switched the power on…. . THINK ABOUT THE

Stop & Think for 30 seconds! Is the work area tidy and free from cullet & waste? Is it hot, cold, sharp, heavy or leaking? Could it move or fall / can it hit me or others? Do I have enough room or could I fall? Is it isolated, drained and locked off? Do I know about any chemicals involved? Do I have the right tools and equipment? Do I need a permit or safety document? Are other people aware of where I’m working? Where is the nearest emergency equipment? Am I wearing the right PPE? How do I dispose of the waste? If you can’t do it safely…. DON’T DO IT ! Ask for advice! Before starting work at height, what do I need to consider? ?

THINK ABOUT THE CONSEQUENCES Think “ WHAT IF ……. ” Not “ IF ONLY ……. ”

Winning The Harts & Minds • Managers & Supervisors : - Focused, Quality SUSA Observations, Based on Problem “Key Safe Behaviours” • Workteams : - Undertake “Stop & Think” on None Routine tasks, Training in “Key Safe Behaviours” ( Videos & Discussion ) • Jointly : - Un-compromising with the Standards we set