Safety is seen in communication (Repost)

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This post was last edited by 68589544 on 2016-3-22 at 12:37: bg2.png1. A slightly sad opening statement. The opening began with an explanation of the concept of “safety first”. The gist was that by emphasizing that safety is “first”, it actually indicates that safety isn’t currently given top priority. It’s just like how we talk about environmental management nowadays – it’s precisely because of environmental problems such as smog that have caused severe consequences. This reminds me of the Safety Partner Program I attended at Baosteel in 2009; in the opening remarks of the first session, “SST Training,” the speaker also put forward the idea that while we talk about safe production, \"safety\" is actually a \"modifier\" of \"production.\" Thus, the revisions to many descriptions in the new Work Safety Law also reflect a **gradual ‘emphasis’ on and ‘recognition’ of safety work**. 2. Responsibilities, rights, interests, capabilities, and actions – these are actually the keywords I used to introduce myself at the exchange meeting. In response to the remarks and questions raised by the leaders during the meeting, as well as the self-introductions given by those who spoke before me, I drafted an outline for my own speech—firstly, to introduce my personal background ； Second, introduce the department’s safety situation and one’s own understanding of safety, while highlighting the current practical problems ； Third, return to the meeting and flatter those who organize it. Flattery (PMP) is a social survival skill that was specifically pointed out by one of my university professors; therefore, learning how to practice it in an imperceptible way while reaping endless benefits is something that everyone should ponder over, reflect on, and keep learning about. Responsibilities, rights, and interests – safety professionals bear great responsibilities, yet their rights and interests are disproportionately small; this is probably the complaint of many in this field. As the saying goes, “On-site inspections are exhausting, safety education requires constant repetition; once an accident occurs, nothing is done about it, and those who do good deeds receive no recognition” (Use this phrase sparingly). Responsibility is a mountain placed on the shoulders of those in charge of safety; day or night, many people keep their phones on, and safety professionals fear calls at midnight the most. The last thing I want to hear is the department head saying at a meeting that in the event of an safety incident, the leader cannot escape accountability, and those responsible for safety will also have to face consequences. I thought to myself that it depends on how well one fulfills their responsibilities. So when the new law was introduced some time ago, I wrote an article on the expectations regarding \"due diligence without liability\". It turned out to be a true luxury. The power of those in charge of safety is significant; the right to veto is often not something that’s mentioned in jest. Yet this remains more of a theoretical concept – if the ‘sword of Damocles’ isn’t hanging over one’s head but is instead somewhere in the distant sky, it likely won’t serve much purpose. . Safety is relative, not absolute; this is written in university textbooks on safety engineering. So in reality, the margin for safety is extremely small; “one dares not speak loudly, for fear of startling those in heaven.” How much power there is ultimately depends on the leadership’s support for safety. Is it just talk? Or lead by example? Is it surface support? Professional support again? “The character “li” truly carries the grievances of so many people in the security field – they do a lot of hard work yet receive very little in return. Career advancement is a luxury for many in the security industry. But without ‘profit’, the team won’t be stable. This is evident from the frequent changes among our part-time safety officers; of course, many full-time safety officers with relevant skills have also changed roles. ““There’s no gain without early rise” – it may sound rough, but there’s truth to it. In 2009, the topic for my training was these three words: the \"rights, responsibilities, and interests\" of those working in safety. Back then, I was bold as a newborn calf; I simply added the character for \"ability\" and created a PPT, presenting it to my colleagues in the field of safety – which resonated with them all. In the field of security, it’s terrifying to lack the necessary capabilities; without sufficient regulatory backing, who would dare to impose a ‘veto’ on their own? Perhaps you point out 100 potential problems on the spot, 99 of which have a basis, but one of them cannot stand up to scrutiny from others, and that’s when things go wrong. Therefore, I have always felt that one cannot merely seek power and benefits from ** and one’s employer; one must also possess sufficient capabilities and keep learning*, as the saying goes, \"One must be strong oneself to forge iron.\" After reaching my thirties, I increasingly feel that I am \"ignorant\" and \"lazy,\" and I can’t help but recall high school as the peak of my \"disciplined\" life, while college represented a decline as my life became \"lax.\" So now, I’m thinking about going over my field of study from scratch, to summarize more and reflect more. “\"Proceed\" is an addition made up to date, carrying two meanings: first, it refers to the safety officer’s attitude toward work – approaching tasks in a down-to-earth manner and carrying out safety inspections, training, drills, and other on-site activities step by step ； The second is on-site execution capability. To ensure good security, one must also \"keep one’s word and see things through to the end.\" There’s no need for so much innovation; it might be better to just do things honestly. 3. Out of control introductions: The first time all the safety personnel gathered together, the leader naturally suggested that each person introduce themselves outside the predetermined topic. As a result, over 40 people gave their introductions, and by halfway through, we had already significantly exceeded the allotted time. At the beginning, a comrade from the union introduced himself; he mainly talked about how he had worked as a safety officer for 3 years, mentioning the high level of stress involved. He said that managers would ask employees to call the safety officer first in case of any safety issues, so that they could sleep soundly (it was probably said half-jokingly). It’s really not easy to handle security matters; neither the employees on the ground nor the suppliers like security officers. Many suppliers simply leave the site as soon as they see the safety officer. and so on. This is probably also the norm. Once this got started, everyone followed this pattern: they introduced themselves by stating their name and department, and then proceeded to share various complaints and experiences. For example, a young safety officer mentioned that there were originally just a dozen or so people on site; now the department has grown to nearly 200 employees. Yet he remains the only part-time safety officer, which puts immense pressure on him ； For another example, an older safety officer who is about to retire said that after working in safety for so many years, he has identified 3 key principles; the first one is to keep learning* ； Second, see whatever is around wherever you go ； Third is? Sorry, I forgot. However, during the mutual inspection the next day, I was in a group with this experienced teacher. As we walked along the paths in the factory area, he pointed out that there was no transition between the sidewalk steps and the path leading to the workshop entrance. This made me understand what is meant by \"seeing whatever is around you\", as it doesn’t only apply inside the workshops. I won’t list them all one by one later; in short, I was stopped after only half of my self-introduction, and what I said was the second part mentioned above. I think this format is great; those in safety-related roles are under a lot of pressure, so getting together to share our troubles makes things a bit easier ； Blowing some smoke can maybe spark some intellectual exchanges. The more standard term is “brainstorming,” of course, which requires a unified topic or goal. For example, the safety engineer training workshop I attended back then. 4. A type of inspection that does not involve assessment. I believe safety should be assessed, but it shouldn’t be the only thing that is evaluated. For example, in this form of inspection, people inspect one another; the safety officer in the area being inspected merely accompanies them without offering any explanations. During the inspection, questions can be asked freely, and there is no need to report anything or face any evaluation. Aims at communication skills* and problem-solving. This creates an opportunity for safety inspections, so that people don’t have to fear them or just go through the motions. To summarize my gains and losses, first, I used to feel like I was fighting alone, with a constant sense of being on the periphery; gathering with others could help alleviate that loneliness ； Secondly, there are always those better than us – people younger than us, more capable than us, and even more attractive than us; it’s truly embarrassing ； Thirdly, safety has no end point, but those who work in the field of safety do. Whether one can lead a valuable and meaningful life within their limited career, and whether they can smile with satisfaction when looking back on the key moments of their career, all depends on the present moment ； Fourth, safety is still a matter that requires careful consideration; one must have the courage, the ability, and the skill to handle it, and this is something worth reflecting on constantly ； Fifth is the necessity of summarizing: living in a daze and ignoring all gains and losses is truly a waste of opportunities.