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Follow on Google News | Over Confidence Can Cause Injuries At Home Or WorkComplacency and overconfidence often results in accidents at work or during home repair projects. A few simple rules can reduce this pattern of life and keep one safe for other adventures.
By: BG Wilson, LLC “I have done this for years” can sidetracks our thoughts from common guidelines for our activities; whether driving on the highway, climbing a ladder or connecting power to a new ac unit.. Our minds can be our most valuable " safety device” ! When complacency convinces us that safety gear or safety rules are unnecessary, we create significant risk for ourselves, our co-workers and our family. This doesn’t make one a bad person - just hurt, dead or lucky. There are inexpensive ways to help avoid the ‘complacent mode’ for high risk activities at home or work.. A few simple reminders can help anyone develop a more stable life style; such as: Lightly touch things before your grab it ! It may be charged with electricity or very hot. Look around the work space or anticipated path before taking a step. Visit Buildigest.com (http://www.buildigest.com) # # # Building construction and maintenance consultant with more than 20 years of experience in hospital and institutional facilities. Available for document quality control to reduce project change orders and advice on resolution of construction conflicts. End
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