It’s a simple fact; being aware of your surroundings will dramatically reduce incidents on the job site. We’ve all heard stories of workers being injured by objects around the job site and comments like, “I walk by that (object) every day, and I can’t believe I didn’t see it!”
Team members respect safety leads who practice what they preach. As with any successful leader, good leads realize that the company grows only when team members grow.
How safe is your worksite? How focused are your team members on worksite safety? A recent American study of worksite injuries determined that 20 per cent of injuries were caused by unsafe working conditions while a whopping 80 per cent were caused by unsafe acts.
