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Which came first, the chicken or the scrambled egg
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<blockquote data-quote="JustTired" data-source="post: 306725" data-attributes="member: 10234"><p>Back in the early days of union organization, the main concerns were low pay, long hours and safety. We're still struggling with the long hours and safety (which in my opinion go hand in hand).</p><p> </p><p>I'd be willing to bet that there is more money being spent lobbying for relaxed laws dealing with safety than any other regulated item. And this is not limited to one company, but many.</p><p> </p><p>There is a cost to doing business in a safe manner. There is also a cost in doing it unsafely. Unfortunately, the cost in doing business safely is an upfront cost. One that a company can more easily control. The beancounters can see that expense. They don't see (or won't see) the expense of an unsafe act until it has happened. Another example of what happens when you try to run a business on paper and don't project beyond that.</p><p> </p><p>Ultimately, we are in charge of our own personal safety. There are many things we can and should do everyday to assure our safety. Some things are not in our total control, such as equipment and the actions of others. We have to have some faith that our company is looking out for us. That faith is wearing thin in the corporate climate we find ourselves in these days.</p><p> </p><p>Make sure you are doing everything in your power to work safely. Not only for you...... but for your family and the general public. It's your concern and not the companys' that will get you home safe and healthy everyday.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JustTired, post: 306725, member: 10234"] Back in the early days of union organization, the main concerns were low pay, long hours and safety. We're still struggling with the long hours and safety (which in my opinion go hand in hand). I'd be willing to bet that there is more money being spent lobbying for relaxed laws dealing with safety than any other regulated item. And this is not limited to one company, but many. There is a cost to doing business in a safe manner. There is also a cost in doing it unsafely. Unfortunately, the cost in doing business safely is an upfront cost. One that a company can more easily control. The beancounters can see that expense. They don't see (or won't see) the expense of an unsafe act until it has happened. Another example of what happens when you try to run a business on paper and don't project beyond that. Ultimately, we are in charge of our own personal safety. There are many things we can and should do everyday to assure our safety. Some things are not in our total control, such as equipment and the actions of others. We have to have some faith that our company is looking out for us. That faith is wearing thin in the corporate climate we find ourselves in these days. Make sure you are doing everything in your power to work safely. Not only for you...... but for your family and the general public. It's your concern and not the companys' that will get you home safe and healthy everyday. [/QUOTE]
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