Brother’s Keeper As we have seen in previous modules, people frequently make mistakes— whether because of poor choices human error from taking foolish risks Sometimes all we need is a gentle reminder from a coworker to avoid making a lethal mistake. Click to Preview and Purchase Video Play Video 6 – Brother’s Keeper

Milo is walking by an electrician and notices that he has failed to follow the correct procedure for working on equipment He has failed to isolate the energy and prevent it from harming him or another by “locking out” the equipment Module 6: Brother’s Keeper

Brother’s Keeper Milo knows the electrician has many years’ experience and training and skills that Milo doesn’t. Plus he doesn’t want to embarrass the electrician, or worse yet get into a confrontation or argument with the electrician.

Brother’s Keeper Milo says nothing… …reasoning that it is none of his business and that the electrician knows the risks and probably has a good reason for not locking out 15 minutes later the electrician is electrocuted and dies

If Milo had to do it over again he should have: A)Minded his own business; it’s not his job to make sure the electrician is safe B)Told the electrician’s supervisor of the infraction C)Used stop work authority and insisted that the electrician either explain why it was appropriate to work on electrified (live) equipment D)Politely reminded the electrician of the requirement Questions

C) Used stop work authority and insisted that the electrician either explain why it was appropriate to work on electrified (live) equipment Milo doesn’t have to be a jerk about stopping work. He need only stop the electrician and ask him why he isn’t locked out. He might add, “I would hate to see you or someone else get hurt” to help persuade the electrician. Best Choice

D) Politely reminded the electrician of the requirement. While he doesn’t have to be rude about it, Milo could politely remind the electrician of the standard, but this really isn’t enough to convey the seriousness of the situation. Second Best

B) Told the electrician’s supervisor of the infraction. If the electrician won’t listen- involve a supervisor Doing so takes time… and every moment the electrician works on energized equipment he puts himself and others at risk Telling the supervisor may take more time than the electrician has Getting Worse

A) Minded his own business; it’s not his job to make sure the electrician is safe This is the worst possible choice. While it’s true that Milo has no legal or organizational responsibility to intervene, he is morally obligated to do something to prevent a fellow worker from dying. Now He’s Acting Like a Derk

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