Tonight is the official start of the National Football
League’s 2015 Season. For every team in
the league it’s a fresh start, a level playing field, another chance to win a
championship. Coaches and players
strategize, review films, and create new plays, scout opponents and practice, practice, practice. All in the
name of getting it right. For fans, it’s another shot at bragging rights for
their favorite team.
Although some would disagree, I look at it as a “do-over”; a
chance to correct the mistakes of the past; a chance to block that game winning
field goal or prevent that last minute game interception or take back that game
changing fumble. And that’s a good thing.
Contrary to this, “do-overs” when it comes to safety in the
workplace are not a good thing. When accidents happen and someone gets hurt,
there are no second chances – the damage is already done. Equipment can be
replaced and structures can often be fixed, but when a worker gets hurt those
injuries can be life changing – or worse – life ending. Can your safety program
eliminate all accidents and injuries? No.
Accidents are going to happen. But wouldn’t you want to do everything
you could to prevent injury to your employees?
Just like in football, safety in the workplace needs a game
plan – one that takes into account the things that can go wrong and how to
prevent them from happening. And everyone – management and employees – need to
be involved on creating the plan and making sure it is followed. That requires
practice and hard work.
Safety is not a
game. Let’s make sure we get it right the first time.
GO BROWNS!
Posted by MJ Thomas
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