by David Sarkus | Dec 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
I’ve been thinking about workplace complacency and injuries a lot the last few weeks. Maybe because we are in the holiday season and injuries around this time of year are emotionally devastating. It seems that really bad accidents are highlighted by the extreme...
by David Sarkus | Apr 7, 2020 | safety culture, safety leadership, safety leadership safety influence safety culture safety coaching, safety speakers, safey leadership, Uncategorized
In March of 2011, a nuclear meltdown in Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi plant occurred during a 9.0 earthquake. Within a week, the Chinese government stopped approval of construction at more than 40% of its own nuclear energy sites, worldwide. Mutual Transparency and...
by David Sarkus | Nov 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
I was rushed and thrown off just a bit from my normal travel routine — flying to a keynote event in French Lick, Indiana. For one, I normally leave my packed bags in the hallway, just outside of my bedroom. But the night before, I decided to carry my...
by David Sarkus | Jul 31, 2019 | motivational safety speaker, motivational safety speakers, safety, safety attitudes, safety coaching, Safety Culture, safety leadership, supervisor safety training
The knowledge gap within utilities, construction, and related industries is more of a growing concern than ever — especially when it comes to serious injuries and exposures. I often speak with clients about their need for trainable or experienced workers in...
by David Sarkus | Jun 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
In my early 20s, I was working as a laborer on a construction site when I heard a story about a worker who jumped into a trench without appropriate protection. He was suffocated and crushed within minutes. I was also told about another worker who was seriously...