Starting with “the blind man carrying a lantern”

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““The Blind Man with a Lantern” roughly means: One night, a blind man was walking on the street with a lantern. Someone asked: If you can’t see, why do you walk with a lantern? The blind person replied: It’s so that others can see me and avoid bumping into me. 　　 　　The story is short, but it has a profound meaning. The high level of safety awareness and strong sense of self-protection among the blind are truly admirable. 　　 　　Statistics show that in recent years, accidents caused by violations of safety regulations account for over 70% of all accidents. This shows that human factors are the main cause of accidents, and implementing effective \"human-based prevention measures\" plays a key role in accident prevention. 　　 　　Work is for a better life, and safety is to live to old age. Enhancing safety awareness, preventing safety accidents, and cherishing one’s own as well as others’ health and lives is a responsibility and the essence of safe production work. 　　 　　“\"Wanting me to be safe\" is care; \"I want to be safe\" is awareness. It is very necessary for the majority of workers to emulate the practices of the blind and learn from their experience. Only by consciously abiding by rules and regulations, breaking away from the bad habits of being careless, incompetent, and old-fashioned, and by studying skills diligently to master the ability to ensure safety, can workers safeguard their own safety and ensure the safe operation of the enterprise. 　　 　　“The metaphor of “the blind man carrying a lantern” is not only relevant but also highly effective for corporate safety efforts. At present, enterprises across the country face arduous tasks related to restructuring, reform, and development, with numerous matters to deal with, but safety must be given top priority. As cold winters have arrived across the country, there are more unpredictable factors related to safe production, making it even more essential to pay constant attention to safety. Caring for life, paying attention to safety, and creating a harmonious and safe environment are concrete requirements for achieving the sound and rapid development outlined at the Party’s 17th National Congress; they are also among the key priorities for the long-term development of enterprises. 　　 　　There is only a starting point for safety work, no ending point ； “The story of “the blind man carrying a lantern” needs to be kept in mind by every employee at all times.