Driving distraction away

It’s not just about driving. Is that a newly mopped floor? You could slip if you don’t pay attention to the wet floor sign. You could trip in the office when you’re too busy reading a message on your smartphone to see something on the floor. Falls happen when a carrier is unaware of an icy sidewalk because he or she is fingering mail while walking. If pedestrians don’t heed the “don’t walk” sign while crossing the street, they could get hit by a car.

The brain has a habit of thinking about unfinished tasks, urgent business and things on your to-do list. The key to overcoming distraction is to maintain your focus.

Pay attention to what you’re doing and stay safe.

And that’s smart safety.

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.

Safety Observations

When you give co-workers feedback about safe behavior, you must base it on what you actually see a person doing — not on opinions or interpretations about their performance. Be specific about what you observed. Deliver feedback immediately or as soon as possible after the behavior happens. Identify the person or group to whom you’re giving the feedback by name.

Safety observations are an opportunity to identify unsafe practices and correct them before they result in an accident.

And that’s smart safety.

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.