Geoff Walters, GSP’s Post

Spread Awareness and Commitment to work safely A short personal story   A decade ago, amidst the bustling construction activities at IOCL, Paradeep, Orissa, a seemingly routine morning turned into a pivotal moment in my life. In those days, I used to have a pre-bath ritual of massaging my body with coconut oil. Living in the coastal region of Paradeep, Orissa, the salty water had taken a toll on my leg's skin. To counter this, I used to diligently apply oil to the soles of my feet. Little did I know that this daily routine would lead to a life-altering incident. On a particularly rushed morning, as I hurriedly stepped out of the bathroom, the unforeseen consequences of my oiling routine manifested. The bathroom floor, being affected by coconut oil, became a treacherous surface. In an instant, I found myself sprawled on the ground, my left side bearing the brunt of the fall. As I instinctively tried to shield myself with my left hand, my fingers suffered multiple fractures, resulting in a trip to the hospital after a hasty round of makeshift first aid. The repercussions of this mishap were painful throughout the week, keeping me away from work as I recuperated. This incident, beyond the physical pain, imparted a profound lesson that transcends the walls of that bathroom. The takeaway is clear: the assumed safety of our homes can be deceptive. The lesson extends beyond the notion that accidents happen only at workplaces. It underestimates the need for constant vigilance in our everyday actions, even within the seemingly secure confines of our homes. The floor, rendered slippery by the oil, became a stark reminder that safety is not guaranteed, and awareness is our best defense. The crux of the lesson lies in personal responsibility. Blaming the floor for an unsafe condition is futile; instead, we must be proactive in identifying potential risks. So, let this story serve as a reminder to be conscious of your actions and your surroundings. Safety is not confined to the workplace; it is a continuous commitment to awareness and precaution, even in the most familiar corners of our lives.   What you can do for safety: Stay Informed Keep yourself informed about safety regulations and guidelines. Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Adhere to the use of appropriate PPE for your tasks and environments. Report Safety Concerns Be vigilant and report any unsafe conditions, hazards, or near misses promptly to your supervisor or safety officer. Promote a Culture of Safety Foster a culture of safety within your workplace by setting an example. Familiarize yourself with emergency procedures and evacuation plans. Advocate for Health and Wellness Promote a healthy lifestyle among your peers by encouraging exercise, proper nutrition, and stress management. Be Proactive in Risk Reduction Educate Peers Support Workplace Ergonomics For more details read my book "Care For Safe Attitude" Click https://lnkd.in/gWXTPewH Cheers! Stay safe.

SMS provides a businesslike framework for actively managing safety. Consider the business approach that organizations use for managing their finances: They have a chief financial officer. Their financial accounting is in line with generally accepted accounting principles. They conduct internal and external audits. They report irregularities before they become major issues. Why do they do these things? Because finances are important to them. By the same line of reasoning, if safety is important, should not safety be managed by a similar process? SMS provides that very process.

As always the devils in the details.

📅 One Percent Safer weekly book post #3 📅 The One Percent Safer book provides insights into achieving H&S excellence from 142 of the world’s finest thinkers in health and safety. Our weekly posts provide teasers from the book, aiming to encourage you to buy a copy and learn from their expertise. All proceeds will be used to fund grants aiming to improve workplace safety worldwide. 📚 This week: Safety’s Best Kept Secret by Jean-Christophe Le Coze (p. 138) 📚 “But most companies are quiet about it. Safety is then considered mostly as a problem of front-line workers and their mistakes, not of the top management and their strategic errors. This is safety’s best kept secret.” Dr Jean-Christophe Le Coze is a safety researcher at the French national institute for environmental safety, INERIS. His activities combine ethnographic studies and action research in safety-critical systems. He’s the editor of Safety Science Research: Evolution, Challenges & New Directions and the author of the Post Normal Accident: Revisiting Perrow’s Classic. Dr Andrew Sharman Emma Evans Tim Eldridge Evrim Tuncay AMBASSADOR OGBATA OLUCHI Jakub Ogorek Norman Ritchie Tim Walsh Chart.PR Melissa Mark-Joyce CMIOSH, CSP, MIIRSM Louis Wustemann Kevin Barr CMIOSH PIEMA #OPS #SAFETYFIRST

Managing variability is one of the major tenets of Safety-2, but the “how to” is missing. Two practical approaches are contrasted. Thoughts? https://lnkd.in/gks2WBQ6

Latest audible book which has challenged my thinking ofhow we do Health and safety especially in NZ. More aligned to my L&D paradigms too...

A soft landing involves creating a supportive environment that allows individuals to receive help without feeling defensive or ashamed. This approach fosters psychological safety, ensuring that people feel respected and valued rather than criticized. Learn more here… https://lnkd.in/eRfCpa6u

Safety stories from the field are powerful tools for learning and influence. Today, we chat with Callum Kerr about his experiences and insights. https://lnkd.in/eQVzPuqX

Nice white paper on the importance & significance of “ Incident Investigation- on Work Site Safety”….

At Zinfra, safety comes first! That’s why our annual Safety Field Panel is run each year during National Safe Work Month, to help us better understand the challenges and the risks our teams face. This year our panelist discussed the critical risks they face in their day-to-day work, how they identify them and how to avoid injury or grave damage to our business operation. It was an honest and open panel, with people sharing personal stories of injures either experienced or witnessed and a look at the physical and psychological impact they can have. This was our seventh Field Panel and a sobering reminder that when it comes to safety, it is everyone’s business. We know our field members are best placed to tell us what they need to ensure their workplace is safe and our Field Panel is crucial in understanding and hearing them. Learn more about how we ensure our work is delivered safely at https://lnkd.in/g6Fp97a9