Risk Management Magazine

We had neglected to clean off the residual epoxy from the can’s rim. When my co-worker closed the lid, he slammed the edges with a hammer to secure it. As he did this, the remaining epoxy in the rim splashed directly into my left eye.

Recently, my organization has experienced a concerning rise in automotive-related mishaps. A common thread weaving through these incidents is rushing to complete a task, often at the expense of thoroughly reviewing and adhering to the technical manual (TM). This haste, while seemingly aimed at saving time, ultimately leads to increased injuries, equipment damage and a significant loss of time and resources.

What I witnessed instead will forever be engrained as a haunting memory: a solid superstructure pole rising into the low ceiling and, like something out of a nightmare, the tip of the turbine blade spinning out below the clouds, one at a time.