Safety Blog

Several years ago I published a thought-provoking piece entitled PUPPY DOGS AND KITTENS GET ALL THE ATTENTTION! As you read the following passage really let the message sink in and think about those closest to you. Remember that everyone has someone whom they care about or who cares about them, just like you do!

What about me? I’m your daughter, son, brother, sister, mother, father, wife, husband, neighbour and best friend! 

 

Whose responsibility is it anyhow? Do you care?

 

WHAT IF……YOU were a worker in your company and…….

      YOU fell off a ladder and injured your back

      YOU were electrocuted because a machine wasn’t locked out

      YOU slipped on oil and broke your arm, leg or neck

      YOU had to enter a confined space

      YOU had to be on the road to support your family

      YOU had to work with asbestos

      YOU worked near dangerous chemicals or acids

      YOU had to work with harassment and/or violence

      YOU worked in high places

      YOU operated heavy equipment

      YOU had to lift heavy objects

      YOU were exposed to lead at work

      YOU had to operate large conveyor systems

      YOU worked with boilers

      YOU handled compressed gas cylinders

      YOU did the same work repetitively every day

      YOU were a new, young and inexperienced worker

 

Would you want to do any of these jobs without proper training?

Would you let a family member to do these jobs without proper training?

Would you let a Ministry of Labour inspector perform one of these jobs without proper training?

 

 

Ask yourself: Should they be doing that; would I let myself do that?

Your employees are your greatest asset! As a responsible employer, director, supervisor or manager, doing what is right is the very least you can do for your workers!