WHAT'S AT STAKE

Break time is your chance to break away from the routine and relax before heading back to work. But you can't take a break from safety.

WHAT'S THE DANGER

Accidents do happen during lunch periods and coffee breaks. Many people have died during rest breaks.

EXAMPLE

One worker climbed inside a piece of machinery for a nap. Someone else started the machine and he was killed.

Falls can occur during breaks. Workers tend to hurry when leaving or returning to the jobsite. Traffic accidents are also known to occur when workers rush to make it back on […]