TABLE OF CONTENTS Worksite safety doesn t get as much attention as it should. Far too many people are injured on jobs every year. Most of the injuries could be prevented, but they are not. Why is this? People are in a hurry to make a few extra bucks, so they cut corners. This happens with plumbing contractors and piece workers. It even affects hourly plumbers who what to shave 15 minutes off their workday, so that they can head back to the shop early.
Based on my field experience, most accidents occur as a result of negligence. Plumbers try to cut a corner, and they wind up getting hurt. This has proved true with my personal injuries. I ve only suffered two serious on-the-job injuries, and both of them were a direct result of my carelessness. I knew better than to do what I was doing when I was hurt, but I did it anyway. Well, sometimes you don t get a second chance, and the life you affect may not be your own. So, let s look at some sensible safety procedures that you can implement in your daily activity.
Plumbing can be a very dangerous trade. The tools of the trade have potential to be killers. Requirements of the job can place you in positions where a lack of concentration could result in serious injury or death. The fact that plumbing can be dangerous is no reason to rule out the trade as your profession. Driving can be extremely dangerous, but...
