Safety Talk

WHAT'S AT STAKE Everyone is a safety inspector; it's part of the job to watch out for any hazards. WHAT'S THE DANGER An unreported problem today might result in a fatality tomorrow. However, many hazards and injuries go unreported because workers don't know how to report them. EXAMPLE Here are examples of what you should report:

• Incidents. Sometimes you might hesitate to report an incident because it might ruin an accident-free rating, or lose a safety prize for the crew. The costs of not reporting can be very severe.
• Close calls. Again, there is reluctance to report close calls because of embarrassment, or fear […]

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