Safety starts with self-protection

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Safety begins with self-protection. By \"self-protection,\" it is meant to consciously abide by rules and regulations in one’s work, following established procedures in order to avoid accidental injuries. The principle of “three no-harms” that we often mention embodies the awareness of self-protection. Protecting one’s own safety is the essence of respecting the value of life. Abiding by rules and regulations is not only a sign of respect for others but also of self-respect; the principle of \"not harming others in any way\" is an expression of dignity and care. A person who does not follow production management rules, who takes reckless risks out of ignorance, and who shows carelessness or laziness due to a lack of common sense – well, all of that is a sign of not valuing life; it’s a lack of self-respect and dignity. In daily life and at work, at every moment of the working day, safety hazards are like ferocious beasts with gaping maws, staring at our fragile bodies and numb nerves. Have you ever been “lucky” enough to avoid a hazard at work? Has there ever been a situation where it was \"almost\"? Have there been any similar lucky incidents such as “not bad,” “barely,” “quite lucky,” “it was a close call,” and so on? Sometimes, when we are working hard under the pipe racks, if we suddenly look up, we might hear a loud thud as our head hits something. We touch our heads – thankfully we were wearing safety helmets; otherwise… Sometimes, when opening valves, if someone hands me a tool and my hand slips, the tool falls to the ground with a thud. When I look down, I’m glad I was wearing work shoes; otherwise… Sometimes, when working at heights, if we aren’t careful, we might stumble. After regaining our balance, we think to ourselves that it’s lucky we were wearing safety belts; otherwise… Over the years of working here, what has impressed me the most is that many employees do not follow safety procedures. They don’t pay enough attention to implementing safety measures or wearing protective equipment, and they resist the supervision by safety officers, thinking that these officers are too strict and always find faults in minor issues. Yet, it is precisely those minor issues that lead to accidents. In fact, wearing the required attire is the best protection for oneself, the best way to take care of one’s family, and the best contribution to the company. In the workplace, everyone may encounter such hazards; fortunately, there are many more cases like this. To avoid dangers before they arise, it is first necessary to strengthen safety awareness and self-protection skills, and to avoid relying on luck. Only by behaving responsibly, following rules and regulations, and acting with integrity, while also fostering a sense of responsibility and avoiding any violations, can one prevent accidents from happening to oneself