On the average there are 10 accidental deaths and about 1000 disabling injuries every hour in the United States, making industrial accident prevention habits critical for everyone. In every instance the victim was somebody who did not plan or expect they would be hurt or killed.
In just a matter of seconds, your whole world could change.
It’s impossible to predict every single hazard you will encounter in a day since there is never a total absence of risks in our lives. Risks are voluntary actions and can be managed by practicing safe in the moment workplace mindfulness and constantly asking ourselves: “Am I being safe at this very moment?”
Think Before You Act
Think about the job at hand, evaluate for hazardous conditions, and practice situational safety awareness:
Think before you act to focus on preventing complacency at work:
Think Clean! Good housekeeping prevents many injuries:
Think about driving more cautiously especially as inclement weather approaches:
Think about your coworkers’ safety with a daily safety reflection question:
