An Accident Can Happen To Anyone.

[JDgreen227]

I recall reading that farming is one of the most dangerous occupations, bit I am not sure I that is more so because of the nature of the work, or because those engaged in it don't practice safety. Did anyone notice in the beginning that it said "Most accidents are preventable" and I have long felt that the vast majority of accidents don't just happen, they are caused. For the vast majority of my career, I moved and delivered heavy freight, operated big trucks loaded with pallets weighing a ton or more, drove forklifts and ran power liftgates and hoists, but because I was careful I never had an accident that I caused but I did witness a LOT of them. I only had two close calls...one time a semi skidded across the centerline and hit my work truck head on, and the second time a tie rod end came off my brand new '77 F 100 because the cotter pin wasn't installed. Fortunate for me, it was in a parking lot.

 

[RaydaKub]

Very sobering. Remember, *none* of us plan for accidents. Thanks for posting this.

 

[Daver1963]

This just reinforces what I've often seen as a "contributing factor" sited in many a military accident review board - "did not follow proper procedures."

 

[orangeandgreen]

Did anyone notice the first guy was giving a safety speech while driving the JD around with the ROPS folded down?

 

[rockinmywaypa]

Very sobering. Remember, *none* of us plan for accidents. Thanks for posting this.

After reading the hauling things wrong thread I find it a little bit hard to wholeheartily agree.

 

[cqaigy2]

Very sobering. Remember, *none* of us plan for accidents. Thanks for posting this.

Actually, one should plan for accidents, but i know what you mean.

 

[b73]

Good reminder. I've been doing construction and using power tools for 20+years. While very stressed and over worked a few months ago(building my own house,running a business,wife having 3rd baby in as many yrs, teenage son,etc)I got in a hurry and just a finger tip but I'm kinda fond of it.
I keep on top of my employees about safety but after so many years I got sloppy/stupid in a hurry and put my hand under the saw to catch a piece of wood.The piece hit my hand and reflex my fingers closed into the blade.I am very lucky to have any fingers.IT CAN HAPPEN TO YOU.

 

[woffleon]

Experience with machinery should give us some security but others working around you can be oblivious to the dangers. So how would we feel if they were injured or worse. We have to ensure its OK you know "fool proof" even to ourselves. We have all had a "wow that was close" incident and that was your warning. Question that and see how that can be fix and we will live longer. When ur sitting in the seat be scared.

 

[troutsqueezer]

Why not ? Explain ? or just Squeeze a Trout instead.

1. I have this thing about clicking on a link to someplace without any explanation at all about the gist of the link. Won't do it.

2. I have this thing about anyone telling me what I should do or what is important when it comes to safety. I am a person of reasonable intelligence and learned caution before I was a teenager. If you need the reminder, good. Don't tell me I need it.

3. I have this character flaw, I'm a curmudgeon.

 

[Happy Gilmore]

1. I have this thing about clicking on a link to someplace without any explanation at all about the gist of the link. Won't do it.

2. I have this thing about anyone telling me what I should do or what is important when it comes to safety. I am a person of reasonable intelligence and learned caution before I was a teenager. If you need the reminder, good. Don't tell me I need it.

3. I have this character flaw, I'm a curmudgeon.

Regarding your number 2, as far as I see it........never mind, ignorance surely is bliss.