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“AccidentAccident PreventionPrevention”

is an Oxymoron

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Politically incorrect statements:Politically incorrect statements:

Ø “Stuff” HappensØ This was eventually bound to happen.

Ø I’ve done it this way for years …Ø This will only take a moment …Ø Just let me finish and I will never…

Ø That which does not kill me …

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Safety and Incident PreventionSafety and Incident PreventionSafety and Incident PreventionSafety and Incident PreventionStatements for the “real world”Statements for the “real world”

If you see them do it once, they have probably...

Ignore an unsafe act = you make a statement: You do not value the life and safety

of the person(s) involved You have been trained to not get involved

Do unto others …

If you’re gonna be dumb, ya gotta be tough!

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The four E’s of Safety The four E’s of Safety

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Engineering = predict/ design/ plan Education = demonstrate/ train/ teach Enforcement = discipline/ reward

Enculturation = repeated/ consistent management

yields a lifelong change in behavior

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Depends how much on ATTITUDE ?Depends how much on ATTITUDE ?

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Safety and Incident PreventionSafety and Incident PreventionSafety and Incident PreventionSafety and Incident Prevention What measures can be taken?What measures can be taken?

Contract obligationsSite Inspections

Claims Management

Incentive Allowances

Contractor AppraisalsOSHA 10-Hour Training

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