1. Workplace Safety Discussion
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2. The story behind the wheel…
We want every employee, contractor and visitor to have a safety mindset.
The steering wheel reminds us that safety is in our hands and our control. We choose the direction we take.
Make it personal – at work, at home, and for life.
Safety is a full-time commitment.
Driving toward a safety mindset means we always choose the safe route.
Owning safety means we take responsibility for ourselves and others, on the job and off.
Care for yourself. Speak up for others. Listen to others.

3. Safety is Personal. We all own it.

4. How do you take control of your safety?
Care for yourself: Be aware of the hazards around you.
Speak up for others: Say something when you have safety concerns.
Listen to others: Be open to recommendations on how YOU can be safer
Report all incidents no matter how minor.
Lead by example.

5. Know the hazards and mitigate risks
Maintain a constant awareness of the potential hazards around you. (Care for yourself)
Assess the hazards and understand the potential risk to you and others.
Identify what you need to do to reduce or eliminate the risks.
Take 2, or two minutes for planning, before starting a task.

6. Speak Up!
Fix or report any safety concerns. Follow up to ensure the issue is addressed.
Stop someone if they are being unsafe. Express an “I care” attitude. (Speak up for others.)
Be open to recommendations on how YOU can be safer. (Listen to others.)
Report all safety incidents, no matter how minor.

7. Lead by example Make it personal by sharing your safety motivation.
Talk about safety often. Ask others about their safety motivation and what they need to be safer.
Recognize safe behaviors and congratulate others for being safe.
“Own” safety by being a safety champion every day.

8. What’s your safety story?

9. Why Safety is Personal To Me…
Family
Make a connection that shows safety is more than the numbers.
Use YOUR photos, videos, and personal mottos.
Consider family and loved ones, friends, pets, projects, hobbies.
Share YOUR personal stories.
Hobbies
Friends
Pets

10. Dangers of Distracted Walking
What happened:
Mike was using a smart phone and listening to music while walking. He was completely distracted by his phone.
He was struck by a vehicle while crossing the road.
What should have happened:
Mike should have removed his ear buds and focused on where he was walking, rather than looking at his phone.
He should have watched for vehicles in his path.
If he were on a site, he should have applied the Commitment to Safety:
3 Looks – Always stop to look in all directions before crossing any aisle or road inside and outside of the building.
2 Foot Rule – Use the Two-foot rule around mobile equipment stay two-feet away in case equipment moves.
1 Wave – Wait for One wave from the mobile equipment driver to ensure they have seen you before crossing any aisle or road
 0 Interactions – Commit to ZERO mobile equipment & pedestrian incidents.
Mike was more concerned about his music than his surroundings.

11. Steve’s foot four weeks after the fall
Consider Steve’s foot
What happened:
Steve tripped on an open file cabinet drawer and broke his foot.
He was walking while allowing himself to be distracted. He and the person who left the drawer open could have prevented this injury from ever happening.
It takes six weeks for the average broken foot to mend. That’s a lot of pain, inconvenience and time on crutches.
What should have happened:
Steve should have focused on where he was walking, rather than looking at papers, his phone or elsewhere.
He should have watched for obstacles in his path.
His colleague should close file cabinets when not in use.
Steve’s foot four weeks after the fall

12. Lumberjack Forthman Murff
Don’t go out on a limb
What happened:
Forthman Murff was a lifelong lumberjack who claimed he personally cut down 1,900 acres of timber.
At age 74, Murff was cutting down a tree by himself when a branch fell and hit him, breaking a leg and a foot.
His still-running chain saw fell across his neck, tearing into his windpipe and esophagus.
He got in his truck and drove to a friend’s house, who took him to the hospital.
He recovered and lived to 92.
What should have happened:
Murff should have partnered with somebody to do what is a two-person job, even though he was an expert lumberjack.
What are some “two-person” jobs we sometimes take on by ourselves that we shouldn’t, and what are the risks?
Lumberjack Forthman Murff

13. Actress Reese Witherspoon
Star struck
What happened:
Reese Witherspoon is an American actress. She was jogging in 2011 and entered an unmarked pedestrian crosswalk.
A vehicle traveling at about 20 miles per hour hit Witherspoon. The driver said a tree blocked sightlines.
A pedestrian is injured by a vehicle about every 8 minutes in the U.S. alone, with one death every two hours.
Pedestrian and mobile equipment interaction is a common safety concern at sites globally.
What should have happened:
She should have “walked defensively” and used caution when entering the crossing.
The driver should have slowed down or stopped if his view of the crosswalk was obscured.
Wear clothing that is easy for drivers to see.
Use a flashlight and reflective clothing at night.
PPE should be worn in Orange Crush zones and other high-traffic areas at sites.
Actress Reese Witherspoon
Are there any places we visit and walk that are particularly dangerous for pedestrians?