Submitted by Steve Winicker
LAST WEEKENDS SHOP ACTIVITY
Not much to report on the 765 this week. There are only a few items that need attention between now and this coming August when we will be firing it up. Most of that work will end up being done in July and August. This week’s efforts were concentrated on the box car and property maintenance projects. One project that did get a boost is that cushions for the Wabash caboose seats were delivered Saturday. You can now sit in comfort.
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
Hope to work on finding a spot for #1 and crane parts. Possibly haul some scrap in.
SAFETY SENSE
I did not get a message from Al today, but I am sure he would want me to remind you that the COVID virus is still out there, and you can still get it if you are not careful. This is much less likely if you are vaccinated so take some time and get the vaccine if you have not already done so.
Otherwise:
Many, if not most, accidents are caused by the failure to use common sense.
Here are some common sense safety rules…
Treat safety as an important part of your job
Keep your full attention on what you are doing
Know and follow the Society safety rules
Use all of the required protective equipment
Remind your coworkers about safety procedures and equipment
Pay attention during safety training programs and meetings
Know what to do in case of an emergency
Ask questions when you don’t understand
Don’t fool around or show off on the job
Don’t let anger; frustration or personal problems interfere with your work
Don’t ignore a safety hazard
Don’t become overconfident with jobs you’ve done many times
Don’t use equipment in ways they were not intended
Don’t get pressured by others into ignoring safety procedures
Don’t take shortcuts on the job
Don’t assume safety is someone else’s job
SAFETY IS JOB 1
SAFETY FIRST ALWAYS
