ARE YOU SAFETY BLIND?
Just as the actors in the old Febreze commercials were asked if they were 'nose blind' to their own odors, businesses can similarly become 'safety blind' to seemingly minor risks within their operations."
The Overhead Hazard
During an initial walkthrough with a prospective client, Gil Smith's trained eye caught a troubling sight: an operator struggling to turn a valve positioned above shoulder height. Recognizing the telltale signs of potential ergonomic hazards, Gil inquired about the force required for the task, only to find that the company's internal Job Analysis reports were lacking in crucial details.