YOUR SAFETY ATTITUDE

ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING

You've been getting advice about safety for years. You've listened to it with one ear, but maybe you never thought about it much. Deep down, you may even think, "It can't happen to me." Then, your buddy Jack (who's in a hurry to get off work) has a bad accident. It costs him his hand.

The accident affects everyone- - especially you. You can see what it means to Jack- - physical pain, emotional shock, and lost income... He'll have to train for a new job, and his wife will work longer hours. Things are going to be tough for him and his family for a long time. After the accident, you notice your attitude at work has really changed. You make a point of staying alert. You take extra time to use special equipment and procedures. You're more willing to take suggestions that might protect you.

Why wait for this story to become real? A positive attitude toward safety will pay off in countless ways -- saving you money, keeping your job, even saving your life. Why wait until you lose something precious before you realize how easy it would have been to save it? Now is the best time to develop a good attitude toward safety.

Your attitude toward safety is a habit that affects everyone where you work and at home. We can always think of excuses for not acting with safety in mind, but in the end, it makes a lot more sense to have a good safety attitude.