Danny Smith

You Can’t Bubble Wrap The World

In the world of industrial safety, the hierarchy of controls has proven very effective in reducing injury-causing exposures. But, even in the safest of workplaces, all hazards cannot be eliminated. And statistically most injuries affecting our workers occur in places where these controls aren’t always available. In other words, you can’t bubble wrap the world. Certainly we institute controls where we can, but beyond this obvious step, what else can be done to protect our workers? One of the best strategies is the development of personal safety skills. By doing so, even in constantly changing and “uncontrolled” environments outside of the workplace, workers will be able to better protect themselves and those around them.