Canadian foundryman (1917) . and how much good is accomplishes ,,the above means are problems that large-ly solve themselves. Safety is a matterof common sense, foresight, and careful-iic--. Accident reduction is not insuredby committees any more than larger pro-duction would be; their purpose is toarouse the interest of every man in be- FIG. A DANGEROUS PRACTICE, CLIMBING BETWEEN CARS accident report it should confer with theforeman in charge, the injured man, theman who caused the accident, any wit-nesses, and visit the place of the accidentand see how the work is done. The com-ments and rec
Canadian foundryman (1917) . and how much good is accomplishes ,,the above means are problems that large-ly solve themselves. Safety is a matterof common sense, foresight, and careful-iic--. Accident reduction is not insuredby committees any more than larger pro-duction would be; their purpose is toarouse the interest of every man in be- FIG. A DANGEROUS PRACTICE, CLIMBING BETWEEN CARS accident report it should confer with theforeman in charge, the injured man, theman who caused the accident, any wit-nesses, and visit the place of the accidentand see how the work is done. The com-ments and recommendations of the com-mittee may be attached to the accident much time as is necessary to the studyof first aid, such as bandaging, stretcherdrill, and resuscitation methods. Obtaining Co-operation and Recommendations How much real interest is induced. PIG l- SAFEST WAYS OF RIDING ONRAILROAD CARS ing watchful Men will feel an interestin a particular subject and pride in theirown work if they are given responsi-bility and their advice accepted. Theirthoroughness in inspection work andconscientiousness in reporting will large-ly depend on the attitude of the super-intendent and foremen. If they treatthe matter lightly the men will do like-wise, but, if they show a desire to lessenaccidents, the men will respond and willtake the necessary precautions. It ishardly correct to assume that any reduc-tion in accidents is of benefit to theworkmen alone, as compensation or lia-bility insurance are factors to be consid-ered. Some form of appreciation of theworkmens efforts has usually beenfound essential and productive of re-sults. The form which this appreciationshould assume is for the management todecide. .The following methods are sug-gested :— use of a suggestion box inwhich any employee may place a signedsuggestion for promoting
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