According to 2009 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 605 workers were killed and an estimated 212,760 workers were seriously injured by falls.
Chuck Clarke (ESQ) can attest to the potential dangers. In this safety share on fall protection, Chuck recalls a point earlier in his career when he was catapulted out of a boom lift basket and was left “hanging by a thread” forty feet up in the air until help could arrive.
Pease share this story with your colleagues and/or staff. Beginning each meeting with a safety share is a great way to break the ice, begin teambuilding from the onset of meetings and keep safety at the forefront of our minds each and every day.
The Safety Share Library is binned by topic area, providing a variety of resources for your convenience.
All employees, groups and divisions are encouraged to submit safety shares for inclusion in the library. Submission details are available on Inside Argonne.
Each month a safety share submitted by an individual will be selected by Environment, Safety and Quality Assurance to receive a Spot Award for demonstrated safety leadership. The Spot Award program offers three award levels: gold ($100), silver ($50) and bronze ($25).