Solution 4 getting men to wear theit saftey gear.

Re: Solution 4 getting men to wear theit saftey ge

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If the old pro's haven't had an accident then they're less likely to wear it.

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Some old timers have had lots of accidents, even almost killed subordinates, and still they are complacent and lackadaisical.

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While the younger ones have all the excuses about too hold, etc....

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I missed the intent with this statement....help speed me up?
 
Re: Solution 4 getting men to wear theit saftey ge

We just had a safety and OSHA trianing course the other day. The real kicker was when you showed up what where you wearing. Most of the tree guys from the whole shop were really good all ppe (thanks to sips 5). The reason for the what you where waering deal was a just incase senario.
Our dept. had a couple of construction failures in the past and again this year we work with them to and well when we show up to help or take over they get their giggles out and we work. It is when things are said from the lil greenies that we get pissy. All I do is walk up and say " ya want to work with us tomarrow" to hear sure and see the other shaking their heads no to them.
On the side I run a small 8 man crew and all of them get and wear all PPE for work. All i said if we get busted and fined well we dont have work anymore.
 
Re: Solution 4 getting men to wear theit saftey ge

OK,

Most of the replies are from the top down. Bosses enforcing the employees, what about if you are the employee/worker and/or foreman and management doesn't enforce PPE. Other than leading by example anybody have any ideas?
 
Re: Solution 4 getting men to wear theit saftey ge

Eric,

You present a challenge there...

Process safety must be incorporated and supported from the top down. Personal safety goes from the bottom up. In most companies or systems a push from the bottom is perceived as insubordination. A pusher is viewed as a rebel and there can be subtle repercussions. The social system is being challenged and most systems are reluctant to change.

Starting with some good natured cajoling and ribbing might work. Stuffing the suggestion box could have positive results. Leading by example is always possible. If these low level inputs don't work you'll either have to accept the fact that things are going to change and go on with your job. Be sure to document all of your input and consequences.

The next step is going levels above your supervisor to human resources or company safety personnel. Then you have to go outside the company and contact OSHA. Have your documetation in hand so that they know that you're not just another disgruntled employee.
 
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100% agree with the document your input suggestion. Obviously you hope you don't have to use it, but if it comes down to that and you can show you had raised the issue before, all of the laws are on your side... atleast, from how I understand it, this is afterall just an opinion.
 
Re: Solution 4 getting men to wear theit saftey ge

I like the idea as it creates a consciousness of where their PPE is and not a consciousness of where the boss is.

Lead by example is great can't tell you how many blow hards I worked for who demand PPE and then don't use it themselves claiming they are and owner and such tripe....blah blah.

Don't fire them, fire them up!
 
Re: Solution 4 getting men to wear theit saftey ge

As for the leading by example, i took me climbing down to show a new groundie who though he was to cool to wear chaps.
I just spoke to him in a calm manner put on hearing ppe and reved up a saw. After touching the swas to a block of wood I reved down the saw and looked at him . I said just imagine this as your leg and pointed to all the saw frass around him that would be your shin. He looked a lil worried then put them on. Now he waers them all the time and is a lil more consence about his health at work.
 
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