Did you know that of 124.9 million workers in private industry, there were 3.7 million OSHA-recordable cases in 2008*? This doesn't include the countless unreported cases. When I come across facts like this, I am reminded how worthwhile it is to take time to reinforce the importance for all of us to keep up with "the little things" for safety:
*National Safety Council Injury Facts
- Make a quick cord inspection before you plug in a tool
- Clean the truck or forklift windshield before you drive
- Inspect and don your harness and/or anchor your lanyard securely every time you use a boom lift
- Check the accuracy of any documentation for your job and correct through on the errors
- Perform a thorough inspection each month
The "little things" do count, and each workers' initiative helps keep everyone safe!
Be safe,
Julie
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