In this safety share, John Davis (ESQ) recalls an incident 15 years ago in which a colleague fell off a ladder at home and ended up with a broken back.
“I don’t like excitement when I am standing near the top of a ladder,” said John. “A job that requires a ladder needs to stay boring.”
In his safety share, John lists some tips he’s learned on how to safely position an extension ladder when painting the eaves or cleaning the siding at home.
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 team building 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).