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A note from Martin.

Welcome to the "Think and Be Safe" newsletter. It's free and please feel free to circulate it around at your workplace. If you have any comments or ideas you would like to see in the newsletter, please let me know at martin@safety-speaker.com

 

1. I've retired from the fire house
2. Think and Be Safe Playing Cards (Sale)
3. It Was In the News (A real idiot)
4. A Bit More About Myself And Why I Write This
5. THINK AND BE SAFE VIDEO OR DVD Free preview!
6. Free Articles
7. Book Martin To Speak For Your Organization


Martin Lesperance

firefighter/paramedic,
best selling author & speaker

Hear a welcome message from Martin!

1. CURRENT TOPIC  (A croc is like a machine)
I saw a picture in the paper of a crocodile with a man’s severed arm in its mouth. Here’s what happened.  A veterinarian was attempting to check out the croc, which bit his arm off.  It happened very fast.  The croc was killed and the arm was reattached to the man.  It’s still unclear how much use of the arm he will regain.

When I looked at the picture, the croc reminded me of a machine.  The croc didn’t care if it ripped off the man’s arm.  Crocs don’t care what they do.  They don’t understand how much damage they do, and that one certainly wouldn’t give the man a second chance.  Machines are the same.  They don’t know or care if they rip an arm off.

In this case, the man got too close to the croc’s mouth and he paid for it.  If you get too close to moving parts of a machine or your clothing or jewelry gets snagged, you will pay for it.  The results will be just as devastating as if your arm got too close to a croc’s mouth.

Crocs and machines do what they do and don’t really care if your arm gets caught or not. Always be aware of the potential dangers wherever you are.  

Don’t get too close to moving machinery. 
Make sure the protective guards are in place…and don’t get too close to a crocodile.

2. "THINK AND BE SAFE" PLAYING CARDS

Here is a great gift for  your employees. Organizations have found them to be a great gift and safety reminder for their employees. For more information on the cards, go to www.thinkandbesafe.com

3. IT WAS IN THE NEWS ( A real idiot)

In Pamplona, Spain, there is a nine day festival where a bunch of bulls are let loose on the street.  They stampede to the bullring.  Daring people run in front of the bulls hoping they won’t be one of the unlucky ones who get gored, trampled and injured.  In the history of this “running of the bulls,” fifteen people have died.  I am not against people adding some excitement to their lives as long as they put a bit of thought into their decisions.  What one man did though, I find very stupid.

He took his 10-year-old son with him to run with the bulls.  Many people who run with the bulls are drunk, probably for the false sense of bravery alcohol can create.  I don’t think the 10-year-old was drunk.  My bet is he was encouraged by his dad, who probably wanted something to brag about.  Talk about peer pressure!  It’s easy to talk a ten-year-old into anything.

The local paper showed a photo of the kid running just a few feet from a bull.  Mom (dad’s ex-wife) complained, took Dad to court, and Dad lost custody of the boy because he hadn’t put his child’s welfare first.

Showing off gets a lot of people into trouble.  What did Dad gain by putting his son in danger?  If the kid had been hurt, I wonder how Dad would have defended his actions.

Kids (and young workers), watch adults and more experienced workers.  Set a good example.  Don’t encourage anyone to take silly chances on or off the job.

4. A BIT MORE ABOUT MYSELF AND WHY I WRITE THIS

I often get asked through email and after my talks why I speak and write on injury prevention. I give an explanation and tell a bit more about myself at this site: http://www.safety-speaker.com/martin.htm 

I also will show you my best reasons for working and playing in a safe manner. Follow this link: http://www.safety-speaker.com/martin.htm 

5. SAFETY VIDEOS

NEW !!!   Think and Be Safe Video or DVD

This is my latest video with ERI-Safety Videos. Some of the key points made include:

  • Why we must think about the repercussions of our actions
  • Why we must continually think about our safety when doing a job.
  • Why we must think about how our actions impact others.
  • Why we must think about the warning signs of potential dangers and deal with them immediately.

For more information on this video or to get a free preview call: 
1-800-311-1143
or
Click Here:

For more information on one of my video on slips, trips and falls, follow this link:
http://www.eri-safety.com/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=766
If you would like to preview a copy of the video, "Small Falls Are A Big Deal", call ERI-Safety Videos at 1-800-311-1143.

You will also get a free copy of my latest book on falls just for previewing the video.  In Canada, call 1-888-278-8964 for your preview.

You can preview my video called
"Accidents Aren't Just One of Those Things". If you have high speed internet you can view it at this link:
http://www.eri-safety.com/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=492
To preview it, call ERI at 1-800-311-1143 and they will send you out a copy.

Another great video to preview is Silly Little Risks at
http://www.safetyvideos.ca

This video can help prevent some needless deaths and injuries. It is a great video for your employee's kids or the local high school. For more information, call me at 1-888-278-8964.

6. FREE ARTICLES

On my website there are about 50 safety related articles. Please feel free to use them for in-house publications. If you do, please include my copyright and contact information. Here's the link. http://www.safety-speaker.com/safetyarticles.html

I'll be adding some new articles next month!

7. BOOK MARTIN FOR YOUR SAFETY CONFERENCE, MEETING OR TURN - AROUND    

To see why you should hire me to speak for your organization, go to: http://www.safete.com/whyconf.htm

Where Martin has spoken lately and will be speaking next:

  • NASA
  • Bam Inc
  • BP
  • US Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska
  • Lockheed Martin, Littleton, Co
  • Exxonmobil, New Jersey
  • Manitoba Hydro
  • ConnocoPhillips, Alberta
  • Cascade Carriers
  • Prairie Mines and Royalty ltd. Estevan, Saskatchewan
You can purchase my videos at http://www.safetyvideos.ca

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This newsletter is written and produced by Martin Lesperance of Safety Health Publishing Inc. Martin is a fire fighter, EMR, and Speaker.

Contact Martin now for an entertaining and motivating boost to employee safety. After all, a healthy employee is a productive one! 

Call: 1-888-278-8964