It’s finally that time of the year when the birds are singing, the bees are buzzing, the trees are budding. . . and young (and even older) people’s thoughts turn to. . .well, they turn to distractions.

Some of those distracted people might be your own supervisors and workers. If you look at your past injury logs, you might notice that springtime often brings spikes in “work-related” injuries. Whether your injury rate typically rises in the spring, mid-summer or near the beginning of hunting season, it’s time to rally your troops – managers, supervisors, Safety Committee members and yourself. Get everyone to spend more time on the floor, observing safe-work practices and offering immediate positive feedback. Watch your “floor presence” to stem the tide of seasonal injuries.

“Safety John” Lowrie CPP
Safety and Security Specialist

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