My Life Monday

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My Life Monday

Many say that shortcuts are risky....
What makes an effective safety program and what
is the most important component in a safety
program? The answer is the same for both
questions. You will find the answer at the end of
the presentation but hold on, dont check the
answer yet. Try the next question. Safety can
be applied whether you use shortcuts or follow
procedures. Do you agree or disagree? Take some
time to think about your answer.. Can you
justify your answer?
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Consider this example

Lets say you agree and you justify
your agreement using this scenario When crossing
a road, you dont usually use the pedestrian
crossing but to ensure your personal safety, you
check the road and only cross when there are no
vehicles in sight.
For those who dont agree, you probably think
that a pedestrian crossing is the only safe way
to cross roads or highways as you never know when
a vehicle will appear.
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What is a shortcut when referringto workplace
safety?

• A shortcut is the quickest way to get a job done.
  You might have to
• eliminate a few safety steps in order to complete
  the task. But does this
• assure personal safety? Lets look at some
  examples
• Stepping over a moving conveyer belt instead of
• going around it. This is common at airports.
• Failing to fasten ones seatbelt for a short
  vehicle trip.
• Laying a piece of plywood over a hole instead of
  barricading it.
• Working with chemicals without the proper
  protective equipment.

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Here are some other common accident causes.

• Being over confident- Being confident is good
  but overconfidence can
• be too much of a good thing. You are more likely
  to make mistakes
• if youre not careful.
• Starting a task with incomplete instructions-if
  you dont understand the
• instructions, ask questions. Asking questions
  indicate that you want a clear
• explanation and does not mean you are not
  intelligent or incapable of
• absorbing instructions.
• Ignoring safety procedures-Being casual about
  safety procedures will
• definitely lead to casualties.
• Distraction-You may be caught up in a
  conversation with
• a colleague while performing a dangerous task or
  if you are having a
• bad day, it could affect your overall
  performance. Stay focused on the job.
• By doing the job safely, you are preventing
  further complications.
• Failure to plan and observe- It is important to
  plan your task. Make sure
• you are aware of the safety procedures and
  hazards of your job,

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So do you know what the answer is?
The answer is YOU A safety program or procedure
cannot be perfect if you are not willing to
participate