Safety First OR Safety Always?

This is a question that requires some good thinking because traditionally, safety has been considered the most important aspect of any job, activity or business. As a matter of fact, there are many companies today who use the cliché 'Safety 1st...Safety 2nd...Safety 3rd! Believe me, as a safety consultant, I am very quick to accept this; of course, you don't expect less! I grew up in my career reading, hearing and discussing this. So many posters, flyers, banners, etc with the bold inscription "Safety First"


I clearly remembered a situation where a production manager remarked, "If Safety is 1st, 2nd and 3rd, then why are we here"? You safety people should just take charge and produce all for us...Of course, we all laughed, but the production man has a point, which the safety team waved aside!


However, looking at reality that beckons on businesses and projects in recent times, I am having a rethink...perhaps you may call this modern safety, but can safety be 1st, 2nd and 3rd? What will be the last? Production? Quality? Just my thoughts though, hence this post.


What do you think should be the cliché ,'? Safety First or Safety Always or Safety First, Last & Always?


Let's get a go at this and make your comments known. We may just be birthing another reality in our modern day management of safety...we have the opportunity to change the way safety is communicated to others...otherwise, confrontations and repulsions won't stop.


I await your comments....enjoy!

Vote Safely

We are in the season of elections in Nigeria and the long awaited 2015 is now here...with anxieties and fears of unknown! There are several reasons to be weary at this time, especially because of what has characterised election years in the history of Nigeria.

Under this discussion, I am focusing strictly on the safety of lives and properties of the voters and the general citizens of Nigeria.

Voting is a fundamental and civic right and we have all been encouraged by various agencies to exercise this right and make our votes count. However, while doing this, we should also be very careful to avoid risks that may come with this exercise. While we are hoping and trusting that the security agencies will ensure that voters are protected from harassment, abuse and violence; it is also a personal safety sense to assess the risks of your polling booth and the surrounding and put in place adequate control measures to reduce the risk and/or mitigate the effects of the risks.

We owe ourselves duties to stay alive and enjoy the opportunities of the new year, 2015. Remember, life is precious and irrespective of the conditions you may think exist around you now, once there is life, there is HOPE!

So Vote Safe, Live Safe and Work Safe!!!

Safety in Nigeria - A Need for Legislative Framework

The year 2014 has been a challenging year for Nigeria as a country, with several issues especially security and economies. However, we rejoice in the unity of the country as well as the hope of a better 2015.

The desire of many of us for 2015 goes far beyond the current issues including the election taking place in the first quarter of 2015. For us as safety practitioners and professionals, we are looking forward to 2015 and trusting it will be a year of improved government attention to the issues of safety  and general security of her citizens.

The welfare of Nigerian workers and citizens at large is not just a fundamental right, but also an indicator of our development as a nation. The Nigeria government vision of being one of the world's greatest economy in the nearest future has amongst the indicators, the welfare and safety of the citizens. The UN and ILO has made this categorically clear!

It is therefore wisdom and responsibility for the government to consider establishing a robust safety legislative structure to ensure that the workers are protected from the risks of work. The bill to achieve this has been in the house of assembly for sometimes now and there is no better time and season than now to pass this bill and enforce its implementation.

We can no longer conitinue to assume that development will occur in Nigeria while we maim and kill our productive citizens all in the name of work....the right to work and live is fundamental and government must protect this. A good number of our people have been sacrificed under the pretence of work, but in 2015, it is our hope that this will no longer  be the case.

Nigerians deserve good living standards coupled with safety of lives and property...let's make this happen as a government.

MORE THAN 40% REDUCTION IN NEBOSH HSW COURSE

Hybrid consulting Limited is giving more than 40% reduction in the course fees for one of our highly sort international safety management course from NEBOSH, UK called 'NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work Qualification (Level 2).' This course will teach you the principles and practice of Health & Safety in its simplest form that will ensure adequate understanding. It is a good starting point in Safety for all...

This reduction in fees is to commemorate the opening of our new office and training facility in Lagos and to encourage our numerous customers to continue to develop themselves in the areas of safety and environmental management.

This 3 days course (9am - 5pm daily) which originally costs 125,000 Naira is NOW only 75, 000 Naira (including training, materials, lunch, exams and certificates) and payable in instalment if desired. Results and certificates will be available within 8 weeks after the course.

Please note that this PROMO is ONLY available for our scheduled course for November 27- 29, 2014. Any interested person should indicate by replying to this post or contact me by sms 08035627282, 08033019807 or send mail to training@hybrid-hse.com

50% Reduction in Int'l Safety & Environmental Certification Courses

Are You a Safety Professional? Are you involved in any form of risk assessment and management for your organisation in the areas of occupational Health, Safety and Environment? Do you desire an international CERTIFICATION & ACCREDITATION to validate your knowledge and experiences in risk assessment? if your answer is YES to any of these questions, then the opportunity is here....

Hybrid consulting Limited is giving 50% reduction in the course fees for one of our highly sort international safety management course from Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, UK called 'CIEH Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment'. This course will teach you the principles and practice of risk assessment in the simplest form that will ensure adequate understanding. It is a MUST course for all safety professionals and practitioners.

This reduction in fees is to commemorate the opening of our new office and training facility in Lagos and to encourage our numerous customers to continue to develop themselves in the areas of safety and environmental management.

This 3 days course (9am - 5pm daily) which originally costs 150,000 Naira is NOW only 75, 000 (including training, materials, lunch, exams and certificates) and payable in instalment if desired. Results and certificates will be available within 8 weeks after the course.

Please note that this PROMO is ONLY available for our scheduled course for November 26-28, 2014. Any interested person should indicate by replying to this post or contact me by sms 08035627282, 08033019807 or send mail to training@hybrid-hse.com

IOSH Managing Safely course @ 75% Discount

Hybrid Consulting Ltd offers 75% UNBELIEVABLE 1-Day Discount on "IOSH MANAGING SAFELY" course from Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) UK. This is a 4-Days course with examination and certification from the UK, applicable for international Health & Safety Professionals & aspiring ones.
Discount only VALID under the following terms & conditions:
1. Original course Fees is NGN175,000; NOW available for NGN50,000 only
2. ONLY 5 places available on First Come, First Serve Basis
3. Interested persons should send SMS to 08055513861 or email to training@hybrid-hse.com OR register online at http://hybrid-hse.com/trainings/page/2/?add-to-cart=294 using the coupon code "IOSH PROMO" latest by 7.00pm on Tuesday August 19th, 2014
4. Discount ONLY available for the course taking place on August 20th - 23rd, 2014 at our training centre in Lagos, Nigeria

This is a chance of a life time...Don't Miss This!

Safety in Perspective

'Emotion' is not a control measure in safety management... So, your actions and activities at work must be rational and definite! Be Safe! You cannot assume or feel that systems are safe until you confirm it. So if in doubt, ask question. It is safer to be sure of the realities...just one mistake can be too costly, no matter how insignificant it may seem on the surface. 

Safety is a conscious effort...a decision to stay out of harm's way and cannot be left to your feelings or unstable emotions. Remember, if it is not safe, don't do it! The choice for safety is yours! Make the right choice all the time consciously.