Worker Charged In Co-Worker's Death

I have said it time and again at each and every Safety Attitude presentation: workers are just as responsible as employers for the safety of their fellow workers.

Reading in the Calgary Herald today that the death of a worker in High River two years ago has created a new charge to be filed against the deceased's co-worker for failing to ensure the safety of his co-worker.

Pay attention Safety Supervisors. This has dire effects on how your crews look out for each other. In Alberta, the OH&S Act clearly states that a worker can be held responsible for the safety of their co-workers. Failure to do so will result in a charge. And the fine cannot be paid by the employer - the employee is on the hook for fines and jail time.

If you want to get the message across at your tailgate meeting today, here's the link to the story. Print it, make as many copies as there are crew members and make them read it in front of you. Then talk about it.

Do not let this opportunity to develop a Culture of Safety pass you by today. This is too important.

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Kevin Burns - Corporate Safety Attitude/Culture Strategist
www.safety.kevburns.com
Toll Free 1-877-287-6711
Creator of the 90-Day System To Improve Safety Culture!