Safety Tidbits

Safety Tidbits

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The Take Five for Safety Program reminds us that
Prior to beginning a new task, workers should Take Five minutes to consider how to do the job safely.
-Walk down to the work area.
-Review the hazards and plan with the team members.
-Discuss what could go wrong.
-Consider how to minimize environmental impact.
-Identify the tools, materials, PPE, signs and barriers required.
-Review the training needed for the work activity and write a Job Safety Analysis that includes all the required elements to properly mitigate the associated risks.

Take Five Seconds to think about what you’re going to do.
-Have I established a safe work area?
-Am I using the necessary personal protective equipment?
-Am I using the necessary safety measures? (Hazard Analysis, LOTO, ALARA…)
-Do I have the time necessary to complete the task safely?

Upon completion of the task, Take Five More Minutes…
Use these to focus on continuous improvement.
– Ensure you are leaving the work area free of hazards!
-Review how the task was completed (discuss what went well and capture opportunities)
-Discuss whether or not the JSA needs to be revised
-Make sure these observations are recorded so the necessary changes can be made.

The Two Wolves

A Native American grandfather was talking to his grandson about how he felt. He said, “I feel as if I have two wolves fighting in my heart. One wolf is the vengeful, angry, violent one. The other wolf is the loving, compassionate one.” The grandson asked him, “Which wolf will win the fight in your heart?” The grandfather answered: “The one I feed.”

Thanks, WK