Building a Safety Video Library: How Can We Encourage Seat Belt Use Together?

Dear Safety Professionals & All other members,

I am sharing a small video clip related to seat belts, which itself is an eye-opener for those who do not use seat belts while driving four-wheelers.

Hope this may be useful to all of you.

I think there are very few safety professionals in this forum. So I am requesting everyone to share this kind of small videos that you have, so that we can create a good collection of videos here, which can be used as safety content for meetings/trainings, etc.

I assure all of you that I will post a new video in response to all the replies with a film/video attachment.

Hope for the participation of all...

Also, I am requesting all those who do not use seat belts to start using seat belts while traveling in your four-wheeler today itself for a better tomorrow.

With regards,
Dipil Kumar V

Dear Dipil,

It is really a nice idea. Since this is a good idea to share similar safety messages, can this be done through CiteHR? Through this message, I request moderators at CiteHR to help open a forum or provide space to share similar postings. Hope we will receive a positive feedback.

Suresh

Dear Dipil Ji,

Till this morning, I was not used to wearing the seat belt. From now on, I will never drive my car without wearing the seat belt.

Thank you.

Regards,
Kumanan. A

Dear Dipil,

Safety first. You have put learning into practice by sharing useful information in the form of a presentation with HR colleagues. Thanks a lot. Keep it up.

Best Regards,
Sajid Ali

Dear All,

Thanks for watching the video and appreciation. Please share such information if you have any as a continuation to this post.

@Kumanan: Your reply is my reward for this post. Saluting your positive attitude. Have a safe life ahead.

Now, I am sharing one more video regarding the Use of Seat Belt, which clearly shows the consequences of not wearing a seat belt in four-wheelers. The lady in the film saved her life because she was using the seat belt.

Once again, I am requesting all to share the collection you have and assuring all of you that I will post a new video in response to all the replies with a film/video attachment.

Thank you.

With regards,
Dipil Kumar V

Really good as it makes you feel that you need to drive safe if you want to arrive home safely with your family. An eye-opener. Keep up the good work.

Dear Hansa,

Finally got one post with a video... Thanks...

So, keeping my promise; posting another video with a video attachment... This also shows the use of a seat belt... If the expert, who drives the four-wheeler even on two wheels, wears the seat belt while driving, he may not be thrown out from the car when he makes it straight after a long drive on two wheels...

Have a look at the film...

Requesting everyone to keep up the posting...

The more you share, the more your knowledge increases...

With regards,
Dipil

Dear all,

I hope you will enjoy this cartoon on road safety.

Regards,
Hansa Vyas

Dear all,

Here is another clipping on road safety. Please do share your videos. It costs nothing to share knowledge.

Regards,
Hansa Vyas

Hi Hansa,

Thank you for the post; it is really nice. Both I have already seen, but this one is good. Maybe all other viewers will benefit from it. Now, keeping my promise, I am posting another video demonstrating the importance of wearing a seat belt and its necessity. I hope everyone is enjoying the content and I look forward to seeing more posts with videos.

Thanks & Regards,
Dipil Kumar V

Dear All,

This is my contribution, which stresses the importance of not using mobile phones while driving.

Regards,
Firoz

Dear Firoz,

Thank you for coming up with your post... Really a great one.

Keeping my promise, I am attaching another video showing the use of a crash helmet, with a request to all two-wheelers to wear a proper ISI-marked Crash Helmet while driving, to ensure safe driving towards the future. Please ensure that you tighten the chin strap while wearing the Crash Helmet. Don't wear one to protect yourself from the police; wear one to protect your precious life.

With the safest regards,
Dipil Kumar V

Dear Mr. Dipil,

I have this video as well... In fact, I have around 5 GB of video clips with me. I am using these clips extensively in safety training programs in our organization. I am not sure how many of them are with you.

Here is an awareness flash clip on road signs.

Regards,
Firoz

Dear Firoz,

It's very much useful and informative film... Great one... Do you have the standard of Speed Breaker to be put on roads? If so, please share with me... Keep on sharing... Let's make it go on... I also have more than a 6GB collection of videos... However, this post was new one for me...

Then I am attaching another video... Showing a road accident in which a person is thrown away from a vehicle...

With regards,

Dipil Kumar V

Hi Dilip,

The video clip on 4-wheeler Safety - emphasizing the importance of Seat Belts is very good. Thanks for sharing this very useful clipping.

Regards,
Rameshbala

Dear all safety members,

Nice to see your initiatives. Herewith, I have attached some PPTs on safety for your use.

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Good day,

Could you please provide me with the address and contact numbers of an agency that develops safety-related videos? I am looking for the most effective mode of communication, especially when language is a barrier. Your continuous postings are appreciated.

Thank you.

Dear All,

We are a mining company, and some of my clients are very punctual about safety measures. Some of them provide training to my staff before they start working on their sites (mines), while others ask us to conduct training ourselves and provide them with documents and reports.

As we are new to this field, we do not have much experience with these reports. Most of our staff have experience ranging from five to twenty years.

Is there anyone who can assist us by providing ready formats and some theoretical knowledge about mining safety measures or general work safety measures?

Thank you in advance.

Regards,
Vipul Patel

Dear Vipul Patel,

Please go through the attachment... Maybe you found it useful. Also, let me know specifically which formats you need?

With regards,
Dipil Kumar V

Dear Dilip Kumar,

Thank you for sharing this heart-touching safety-related video clip. It is our responsibility to send this message to all our friends, family, and colleagues to make them aware of their personal safety by sharing this video clip.

Regards,
Niyaj Ahmed

Dear all,

Nice to see so many videos. Good, keep it up.

Here I am sharing a video which is too good and funny too. Its title is "Pay Attention While at Work." It will refresh the participants when they are feeling sleepy in safety trainings or after lunch. Hope you all will like it.

Regards,
Hansa Vyas

Dear Hansa,

Hu hu hu! Really nice one! Really funny! Thanks for sharing.

So now, keeping my promise, let's enjoy another video from my side. It's related to Pollution. Keep on posting. Let's make it alive. Thanks to all once again for contributions.

With regards,
Dipil Kumar V

Hi all, glad to see activity on this thread. Please find attached a humorous flash animation on Managing Safety.

Regards,
Firoz

Dear Firoz, it was an excellent animation, and I will circulate it to all my employees in the plant. I will also try to display it at sites where the contractor workforce gathers, like the canteen, tea spots, etc., to create awareness among all of them. If you have many other such interesting videos, kindly share them with me. My email is [Email Removed For Privacy Reasons].

Regards,
Ms. Hansa Vyas

Dear Firoz, Thanks for sharing the video. To keep my promise, I am sharing one more video with the forum related to LOTO.

@ Hansa, let's share within the forum for the sake of all. Hope to get your contribution also.

Once again, thanks Firoz for the contribution, and let's keep up the pace. Keep on sharing.

Regards, Dipil Kumar V

Thank you for your feedback, and I am determined to get more HSE information from you. I hope you might have heard about Mr. NAPO's HSE awareness series, and here I am posting another animation on Housekeeping from the NAPO series.

Regards,
Firoz

Dear Firoz,

Thanks for the posting. It's a good one again and can be utilized for training purposes.

Mr. NAPO HSE Awareness Series

This was very new to me. I have searched the web and found some data regarding this. Thanks for the same. If you have any particular write-up regarding the same—Why, What, etc.—please share.

I am attaching another one regarding gas cylinders. Hope all will find it useful. Keep on sharing.

Regards,
Dipil Kumar V

Dear Mr. Dipil, I have been using these NAPO videos for 2 years in my training programs. When playing video clips in any program, the problem we face is the language barrier, as most of the videos are in languages that the people we work with do not understand. Also, every now and then, we need to deal with people who don't even understand English. This is where the NAPO HSE Series comes in, with the objective of breaking down national boundaries and language barriers and addressing the diverse cultures and practical HSE needs of people at work.

The NAPO HSE Awareness Series

The NAPO HSE Awareness series is an original idea conceived by a small group of HSE professionals in Germany. The role of Napo and his friends is to provide an appetizer to HSE through their engaging characters, amusing storylines, and their humorous and light-hearted approach.

Here is another contribution from me... NAP - Working at Heights

Regards,
Firoz

Great contribution. Thanks for the same and for providing inputs regarding NAPO.

Here I am posting another video. It showcases why we should take these kinds of chances—a real-life video capture that may be used for training purposes.

Keep on sharing.

Regards,
Dipil Kumar V

What to say about this? No words to explain. Can we implement our SAFETY MANAGEMENT HERE? I am sure this scene might not be from India or it's not real. However, it was a nice experience to watch. Good.

Now, try another one from my side on Chemical Burn. Keep on sharing, friends.

Request to all those downloading these films: If you have time for downloading, please put your comments, even if not contributing a video clip to the collection. Your one word of appreciation will be a motivation for others to participate. So please don't hesitate to put your valuable comments.

Regards,
Dipil Kumar V

The train video is not fake; it is real and from a market in Bangkok. Here is another contribution from my side, funny but thought-provoking.

Regards,
Firoz

Thanks, and let's keep up the pace... Nice one again from you. As I rightly assume, that train video is not from India. Just attaching another one regarding mobile usage. Let's have a look and share your comments, please.

Regards,
Dipil Kumar V

Dear Mr. Dipil,

Nice video clip. At home, a mobile phone can cause this type of accident, so what about the usage of a mobile while driving? A lot of awareness efforts need to be put into society on not using a mobile while driving. Thanks for this video.

Request for More Impactful Safety Videos

Would you please post some videos that strongly emphasize the importance of safety at work for senior management? It seems this forum has only three members [you, me, and sometimes Hansa]. I would request all other members to share at least their views on the different videos being posted here.

As it is my turn now, I'm attaching a video clip titled "A Story of a Nail," which shows how small things, if neglected, can cause harm.

Regards.

Dear Firoz, Thanks for the video. Even though I already have the same in my collection, it's a good one. I hope other members can benefit from this.

We have a lot of active members here who are really helpful in learning a lot of things; there's no doubt about it. Perhaps they are not opening this thread or not finding value in it, which may be the reason for their lack of participation. Hansa was also contributing greatly earlier, but nowadays her participation is quite disappointing.

However, let's keep up the pace. My aim is to gain some value addition to my personal life and knowledge from CiteHR every day, and I am achieving that almost daily. I hope to continue receiving the same in the future.

I am sharing another video. Please let me know your views on this, Firoz. I will search and find exactly what you are looking for. These videos are quite lengthy, so I am unable to upload them as the file size exceeds 10MB. However, I will try.

Regards, Dipil Kumar V

Dear firepro/dipil, both of you post a lot of good videos on this topic. I should say thank you for your postings. It's all helpful to us. Frankly, I don't have any small video clips, mate (I have videos, but they are too big, more than 10 MB, so I can't post. SORRY). Keep up the good work.

Safety is a Continuous Journey

Thanks & Besafe,

Raghu

Dear Dipil, I found two clips related to CPR (First Aid). I'm attaching them in two parts.

First - Adult CPR.

Dear KVS,

Thank you very much for coming forward with your contribution. I watched the video and found it to be quite nice. However, I have a question regarding the content.

During the First Aid Training I completed with St. John Ambulance Association, I learned that the ratio for administering CPR is 2:15 for one first aider. In contrast, the video demonstrates a ratio of 2:30.

If you can provide a clear explanation for this difference, I would greatly appreciate it.

I will also share another video from my side for your consideration.

Best regards,

Dipil Kumar V

Please find attached another video clip on seat belts.

Regards,
Firoz

Dear Mr. Firoz and Mr. Dipil,

Wonderful contributions from both sides. The videos that you shared are really useful for everyone. I'll give an example - I downloaded these videos and showcased them in our Safety Committee meeting to the members, during training sessions for all the employees and workmen. Indirectly, many people are benefiting without any connection to this forum.

Based on the availability of the subject, sometimes some members actively participate in our forum, while a few members consistently contribute their efforts. In my opinion, everyone who gains knowledge from others will never forget this site and the valuable members contributing.

My sincere request to all members is please don't be disappointed regarding participation. From my observation, a lot of quality content has been found in the last 6 months. Therefore, quantity may not be a problem. I hope the quantity (with quality) may also increase in the coming days.

I wish all members "A long-lasting relation in sharing knowledge through this forum."

I wish you all in advance a Safe, Happy, and Colorful DIWALI.

Regards,
Srinivasa Rao. M

Dear All,

Thanks a lot for coming forward with your valuable comments. It's really nice to hear that a few people are benefiting from this. Keep on participating and give your valuable comments, even if you are not contributing a video.

@ Srinivasa Rao. M, Raghu & Abhay - Thanks and keep participating.

Let's enjoy another video from my side.

@ Firoz,

I think you may have this as it's from NAPO. Even though I had this and another video on ear protection from NAPO, I was not aware of NAPO and its credits before you explained the same. Let's keep up the pace.

Regards,
Dipil Kumar V

Dear Mr. Dipil, Yes, this video is a part of my collection of NAPO.

@ Srinivasa Rao, KVS, Raghu & Abhay: Thanks for participating in this discussion. I am really happy to know that the videos being posted here are useful to all of you.

Another Video on Unsafe Conditions

Here is another video from my side on unsafe conditions - 'The Story of a Bucket', which shows how simple things, if neglected, can contribute to an accident.

Regards,
Firoz

Thanks for another addition... Good one... Let me share another NAPO video from my side on ear protection. I request you to share more NAPO videos.

Regards,
Dipil Kumar V

As requested, here is another installment of NAPO. Hope you like this as well.

Regards,
Firoz

Thank you for the video... It was really nice. Now, please take a look at my other contribution. It's from www2.worksafebc.com. This site has an abundant collection of videos, most of them in a larger size. So, consider downloading directly from the site. You will surely benefit from it.

The video is about falling into an unprotected opening. I would appreciate your comments on this source.

Regards,
Dipil Kumar V

I have WorkSafeBC's complete video collection with me. This is a really good site for safety videos. You rightly said, the videos are huge in size, and I have all of them in my arsenal.

Here is another contribution from my side on NAPO.

Regards,
Firoz

Good one... Thanks for sharing the NAPO collection again. It's really helpful in training sessions. Now, here's another one from me related to Train.

Regards,
Dipil Kumar V

Dear Mr. Dipil, Once again, a nice collection from you. Thanks for posting. Here is another from me on road safety.

Welcome to the Thread

@Sanjana - Welcome to this thread. I request you to share if you have any videos on safety. In case you don't have anything with you, your feedback itself is more than sufficient to keep this thread alive.

Regards,
Firoz

Dear Mr. Firoz, again, good one from you... Thanks a lot. Now, I would like to share a video on Scaffold Erection Procedure, which is a total of 20 minutes. As the file was too large, I divided it into 07 parts. Posting the first part of the video.

@ Sanjana & Yugandhar, thanks for your motivational comments. It's nice to see that we are getting more viewers on this particular thread. Keep participating and do contribute a video if you have one.

Let's keep up the pace.

Regards,
Dipil Kumar V

Nice to see a series of videos on scaffolding. Here is another one from my side which shows the consequences of doing a job without performing any risk assessment.

Regards,
Firoz

Nice to see a series of videos on scaffolding. Here is another one from my side, which shows the consequences of doing a job without performing any risk assessment.

Regards,
Firoz

Dear Raghu, please find attached the third part of the video as desired by you. I am also attaching a video cutter with this post. It's very simple to use. We can cut the large videos using this tool. I request everyone to use this video cutter to divide the long videos into segments and then share them.

Regards,
Dipil Kumar V

Sorry for taking a long gap in replying. I was busy with World Quality Month Celebrations in our organization, so I was unable to spare time to post videos on this forum.

Here is another one from my side. It is from NAPO on HAZARDS. Hope all of you enjoy.

Regards,
Firoz

Thank you very much for keeping up the pace. It's a really nice video. I am just sharing the fourth part of the scaffolding video. I hope all of you will take a look at it.

Regards,
Firoz

Dear Firoz, Great contribution again. Really, the video is conveying a vast message. Some people are saying that they are taking calculated risks. What does this sentence mean? If the risk exists even at 1%, we have to pay attention. It all depends on the likelihood of occurrence. Thanks a lot. Just have a look into the 5th Part of Scaffold Erection Procedure. Keep up the pace. Regards

Dear Dipil,

Thank you for your series of scaffolding erection videos. Calculated risk in financial management and business management is acceptable as one needs to take risks to survive in business. However, in safety, as you mentioned, there should be strictly no exceptions or taking of calculated risks.

Quality Month Activities

As Quality Month is in progress, we are organizing several competitions for our employees to enhance quality awareness. Some of the entries I have received are attached. We have also prepared some quality posters that can be color printed, laminated, and used for display in the workplace.

I hope this will be useful for everyone participating in this thread.

@Mr. Khalid, thank you very much for your feedback and encouragement.

Regards,
Firoz

Dear Firoz and all other value-added participants, just have a clap for ourselves. This thread has become a great success with all your efforts and participation. We have crossed the figure of 100 replies with more than 40 video clips in it. Keep on sharing, and once again, thanks a lot to all those who participated in the thread. Moreover, thanks go to the administrators of this beautiful site for providing such a platform for knowledge sharing and gaining. Let's keep up the pace.

Regards

Dear Dipil & Firoz, both of you play a main role in this topic; my heartfelt thanks for all your postings. Especially, I want to thank you, Mr. Dipil, for being the one to start the conversation in this thread. Many people are not willing to share their experiences or knowledge, even in words, but the members of our EHS forum were truly great. I am proud of them and grateful to them. This forum is the perfect place for sharing and gaining knowledge, especially in EHS.

Mr. Firoz, a special thank you for your last post; it was nice.

TEAMWORK NEVER FAILS.

Keep in touch and keep sharing.

Thanks & Stay safe,
Raghu

Dear Dipil, It's a really good indication that this thread has crossed more than 100 replies with 40+ video clips. As Mr. Raghu said, the credit goes to you for starting this thread.

@Raghu

Thanks once again for your encouragement. Here is another one from NAPO on Identifying the UNKNOWN. [Hope all of you don't mind if I keep on sharing NAPO.]

Regards,
Firoz

I am very sure that without your participation, reaching the number 100 in this thread may have taken a very, very long time. Your continuous sharing has helped us maintain the pace, and now we have reached a very good stage where we can proudly refer to this thread to anyone. I am really feeling very proud to see the success of this thread. Many thanks go to you, M/s. Hansa, and Mr. KV Sundaram for their inputs.

Regarding the NAPO video, I feel it's really great. It can be presented directly to the top management. In our organization, we have a practice of starting all meetings with a Safety Contact, in which one shares any safety-related matter for 5 minutes. The videos that I receive from you help me a lot in utilizing them as material for Safety Contact. Please keep posting NAPO videos.

The video file you attached seems to be corrupted. When I tried to open it, an error message appeared stating that the file is corrupted or invalid. Could you please repost the same file?

@ Raghu, let's keep up the pace and continue sharing. Moreover, thanks for your motivational reply.

Regards

Thank you for your feedback. This certainly proves your tagline "Together Everyone Achieves More." Attaching the same video once again. I hope this time it will open.

Regards,
Firoz

I am really sorry for that. I don't know what is wrong with it. It is playing well on my PC. However, I am attaching another version. Please let me know if this is working or not.

Regards,
Firoz

Dear Firoz, this time it's getting open... Really, the message conveyed through the film is very good. The problem with people is that they don't need to take advice even when they don't know things... Great video.

Road Accident Film

Now, just have a look into this road accident film. The message can be: Anything can happen at any time.

Let's keep up the pace!!!

Regards,

Dear Dipil,

Shocking to see the video... even my boss was surprised, and he wants to share the same in our Management Council Meeting as it clearly captures several road safety points that need to be kept in mind while on the road, whether as a person walking or driving a vehicle. I would be happy if you could share videos on safety at home or away from work. Here's another one from me on road safety itself.

Regards,
Firoz

Thank you for your comments on the video. The lady who was walking on the roadside did not even think of such an accident, not even in her dreams. That's why I captioned it as "Anything Can Happen at Any Time."

Regarding your video, it was really horrible. Thank you for sharing it.

Let's now have a look at another video on housekeeping. I believe you can use this for training on home safety as well. I will try to find more content on this topic.

Keep up the pace.

Regards.

Dear all,

Please find the movie attached. It will be helpful in training people on how serious unsafe acts and conditions can lead to accidents.

@ Firepro: Hats off for sharing the NAPO series.

Thanks to all for contributing.

Regards,
Hansa Vyas

The Importance of Seat Belts

As a former police officer and accident reconstructionist, I know that seat belts save lives. After three high-speed chases that went wrong, and of those three chases, all were serious accidents for me, the seat belt was the only thing that saved my life as the passenger three times.

Police Partners, yikes, what can I say. But I know from traffic accident reconstruction that seat belts do save lives. It's like being prepared when you do fall prevention on-site training or work at elevated locations. You don't plan to fall or have an accident, but you can thank your lucky stars that when it happens, you are thankful for wearing the gear. And PPE is not just another thing to put on like a seat belt; it is the first thing you should put on.

Regards,
Terry

Dear HR professional friends,

If HR professionals have to influence and bring about a change in the behavior of others to make them adopt safety habits, it is not only about showing people various PowerPoint presentations or films.

Pledge for Safety Habits

I suggest that we all take a pledge to do the following:

1. Wear ISI-marked good quality helmets whenever we are on a two-wheeler (as a driver or sitting behind as a pillion rider), with the chin strap properly fixed.
2. Wear seat belts whenever we are in a four-wheeler (sitting on any seat - as a driver or passenger in front or rear of the four-wheeler).
3. Avoid speaking on the mobile phone when we are driving.
4. Conduct training for all people in our organizations where all the films/presentations can be used. However, unless we have been seen by all the employees practicing the safe habits, the training we impart may not have the desired effect.

I have been driving two-wheelers and four-wheelers for over three decades now, and I always use a helmet/seat belt. I had two falls from a two-wheeler during 1985 to 1990 and bought a new helmet after each fall. So far, I have spent not more than Rs. 2000 on helmets, but it has been worthwhile. I am around to share this with you all.

Regards,
Rajendra

Thanks for your feedback, Terry, Rajendra, Abhay, and Nisar.

Earlier, there used to be one post from you, Dipil, and one from me, but today I am happy to see more than five posts.

Welcome back, Hansa, and thanks for your feedback.

Here is another one from me. Can you spot what is unsafe in the video?

Regards,
Firoz

Dear Firoz, The unsafe aspect in the video that I understood is as follows: The machine is designed in such a way that people get exposed between moving parts. Anything can fail at any time, and people can be trapped or jammed under the machine. Nobody gave a thought to safety at the design stage. Safety should be incorporated from the design stage. If my interpretation is wrong and the video conveys a different message, please let me know.

Feedback Request

Good video... Now, as you requested, take a look at the video outside of work. Let me know your feedback, please.

Thanks a lot to the other members who continue watching us and providing valuable comments.

Regards,

The Importance of Wearing Seat Belts

Wear your seat belt or say goodbye to your friends and family. It takes seven-tenths of a second. It only takes a second to say goodbye.

When a vehicle crashes into a stationary object, the physical changes to the front of the vehicle traveling at 55 mph occur faster than the mind can comprehend. One second we see a whole vehicle - the next, a pile of twisted shapeless metal.

What follows is a description of what happens to a driver in less than one second who is not wearing a seat belt compared to a driver who is wearing a seat belt. Should you wear a seat belt? You decide. In a second, all you can do is say goodbye!

Assume that all red printing refers to a vehicle driven by a person who is not wearing a seat belt. All blue printing refers to a vehicle driven by a person who is wearing a seat belt.

One Tenth of a Second

The front bumper and grill work collapse. The pendulum mechanism of the restraint system engages.

Two Tenths of a Second

The hood crumples, flies up, and smashes the windshield. The legs of the driver straighten and snap at the knees. The driver is thrown forward against the seat belt. He is showered with glass and receives minor cuts.

Three Tenths of a Second

The driver's body leaves the seat going forward. The frame of the steering wheel begins to bend. The driver's head is near the visor; his chest above the steering wheel. The driver is still held firmly in the seat.

Four Tenths of a Second

The rear of the vehicle is airborne, and the vehicle's speed is 35 mph and decelerating. The driver is still traveling at 55 mph. As the vehicle decelerates to 35 mph, the driver almost mirrors the rate of deceleration.

Five Tenths of a Second

The driver, frozen in fear, bends the steering column up almost vertically. He is impaled on the shaft. Steel punctures the legs and arteries. Severe internal injuries occur. The vehicle decelerates sharply and whips the driver's head back against the headrest. At most, the driver receives a concussion and whiplash.

Six Tenths of a Second

The impact separates feet from shoes. Because of inertia, the shoes remain in place while the feet move upward and forward. The brake pedal shears off. The head smashes into the windshield.

Remember, injuries that have occurred before the driver hits the windshield are enough to be fatal. Because the seat belt is bolted to the frame of the vehicle, the driver remains seated. The injuries received are minor to moderate; the driver is still alive!

Seven Tenths of a Second

The entire body of the vehicle is forced out of shape, the front seat flies forward, pinning the driver against the shearing shaft. The neck snaps from the blow on the windshield. The shock of impact freezes the heart. The driver is dead. The passenger's side of the seat flies forward, the driver's side stays in place and so does the driver. If the driver is not pinned in, he can easily unbuckle his seat belt and walk away!

Seat Belts & Air Bags

Use all you've got.

Hi Dilip, this post was informative, but we still need to improve our implementation practices to adopt all.

Regards,
Suresh Subbaiyan

WEAR THE GEAR

In places where seat belt use is mandatory and places where it is not, the risks are still the same. The law only provides the penalty for not wearing the seatbelt. They don't talk about the brain damage or body injuries to people or the long recovery periods in the hospital because not everyone dies when they have an accident; most are brain damaged, wheelchair-bound for life, or wear a diaper forever because they have no control over their bowel movements. Most have to be fed by someone else like a small child, or many cannot remember today or tomorrow because their memory has been damaged beyond repair. They live in homes or with their aging parents because there is no place for them.

Or the little babies who were skinned like grapes because they fly under the car seats or get projected like tiny missiles out the window. The grief on family faces when the police come to tell the families of the accident or death notice.

Yes, I've seen a few, but the ones that stand out are the 343 deaths, deaths that could have been prevented by wearing the seat belt. THAT MEANS EVERYONE IN THE VEHICLE, NOT JUST THE DRIVER.

Seat belts do save lives, as does slowing down and obeying the speed limit.

As safety professionals, we are like the choir preaching to the minister or the holy man. We have seen the page; we have written the manuals. But have you ever smelled the smell of blood, especially arterial blood? It smells like rust. Or seen the look in the eyes of a loved one when you say, "Sorry, so and so is not coming home today," or held a dying man's or woman's hand before passing at the side of the road, or stood waiting helplessly for additional emergency crews to arrive on the scene to dig and tear the people out of the car wreck, or heard the helpless screams and tears of trapped people in a car wreck, or seen a whole body reversed or twisted into a human ball of jello, all because they didn't wear a seat belt. I have.

So what does it take? It takes courage to remind, tell, or report a friend for not wearing a seatbelt. It is way better to talk to the person than to talk about them.

I haven't had much luck posting videos on the website, but Dipi has about ten of my best if you would like to see them. Play them to your friends or company workers. All law enforcement agencies have posters and websites that offer education and guidance on seat belt use. If you need the materials or addresses, just email me and/or Dipi, and I will be happy to share the addresses and posters that I have. There are well over 2500 different ones and comments.

BOTTOM LINE, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, WEAR THE GEAR. LIKE IT OR NOT, SEAT BELTS ARE PPE.

My website also offers over 300 accident prevention presentations plus another 3100 worker training programs for free for you to use on worker education.

Just preventing one accident or incident saves a ton of paperwork and writing policies and manuals.

Regards,

Sorry for the delay. Please find attached.

Regards,
Firoz

Your Obama, however, conveys a good message... Nice one again... Now, just enjoy the film on Behavior-Based Safety from my side. Let me know your comments on this one. Keep up the pace.
Regards.

Dear all,

Please see the attached Safety Orientation for Construction Worker video. I hope it helps.

I am waiting for your commands.

Thanks & Be safe,

Raghu

Dear all, One more from my side regarding fire and safety...

Dear Dipil and Firoz, Thanks for your posting; the Workstation Essentials/stairs videos are nice.

Thanks and be safe.

Regards, Raghu

Fall Prevention

One more from my side regarding fall prevention.

Thanks & Be safe,
Raghu

Here is another video for you. I hope it helps our EHS professionals.

Thanks and stay safe.

Regards,
Raghu

Avoid Workplace Hazards Video

I now come with an "avoid workplace hazards" video.

Thanks & Be safe,
Raghu

Thank you for sharing your collection of videos. I enjoyed watching them and particularly liked the Captain Safety series. Here is another video recommendation from me, featuring NAPO.

Regards,
Firoz

Last Friday, I received videos from my client manager. I will share whatever I have with our EHS members.

Why OSHA Was Created

Dear Dipil & Firoz,

Thanks for your last posting. Another one from my side, "Why OSHA was created." Here you go.

Thanks & Be safe,

Regards,
Raghu

Bloodborne Pathogen Training Video

I now come with the "bloodborne pathogen training video."

Thanks and be safe.

Regards,
Raghu

Now I am sharing a very useful and informative video. 

Thanks & Be safe,

Regards,
Raghu

The Importance of Following Safety Rules

Safety comes in many forms. From wearing seat belts in vehicles to wearing seat belts in mobile equipment, it all comes down to a simple question or task: Are you following the rules? Whether it's a health and safety rule, a legislated rule from your government (like not drinking and driving), or a rule from the industry (such as an industry-recognized practice or best business practice), adherence is crucial.

Here is a site with a twist: if you don't follow the rules, you are either exercising control, dominion, or direction over; governing, dominating by powerful influence, deciding or declaring authoritatively or judicially, decreeing, or simply following a strict guideline.

[No Fun Being Dead](http://www.nofunbeingdead.com/)

Safety at Work - Everyone's Responsibilities

Dear Dipil and Firoz, again, one more from my side: "Safety at Work - Everyone's Responsibilities."

Thanks and be safe.

Regards,
Raghu

Dear Dipil & Firoz,

Another update from my end regarding a finger amputated by a machine. Hopefully, tomorrow I will share videos showing unsafe acts.

Thanks & Stay safe,

Raghu

Good one again... NAPO is really great. Now, enjoy another one from my side on Static Electricity. Keep up the pace.

Regards

Dear Raghu, I actually missed out on your recent addition. As I was in a hurry, I went directly to the last reply and found Mr. Firoz's post. I think he might be the next poster after my video. I just downloaded the newly added batch of videos.

Thanks to you and your safety manager for sharing the videos. Let's keep up the pace.

Thank you for your previous replies/postings; they're nice. Another one from my side. Now, I come with unsafe act/condition videos (Part-1). We can use these videos in our training programs. I hope these videos give the best results and easily reach our workers. The unsafe act/condition videos contain 9 parts.

Thanks & Be safe,

Raghu

Dear Dipil, Thank you for the nice video "Nets." Now, I am sharing the Unsafe Act video part-2.

Dear Penney, Thank you for your inputs/links. They are useful for our EHS members. I have not had the chance to open/use the links yet, but I will check them out when I find the time and then share my comments. Keep in touch.

Thanks and stay safe,
Raghu

Unsafe Condition Video Part-2

Dear Dipil & Firoz,

Now I am coming with the unsafe condition video part-2.

Dear Firoz, here is the unsafe condition Part-2 (sorry for the inconvenience caused).

Thanks & Be safe,

Regards,
Raghu

Dear Dipil,

Nice videos on nets and static electricity.

@Terry,

Nice links on HSE. Keep sharing.....

Dear Raghu,

You are rocking, man. In the above video, you have mentioned unsafe act 2 but attached unsafe act 3. Please look into this.

Here, I am attaching another video on Unsafe act.....

Regards,
Firoz

It's really a great one... Still, the question is unanswered. Is it an Unsafe Act, or can we call it Experience? Whatever the answer may be, this film shows the culture that exists in rural India. We can see many examples like this. All is for a time food.

Good one again. I have witnessed this kind of accident, in which both legs get fractured, in one of my earlier companies with a civil contractor. Thanks for sharing.

Why Should We Use Handrails While Ascending and Descending the Railing?

Now enjoy another one from my side. Keep up the pace.

Regards

Safety is Everyone's Responsibility

We know safety is everyone's responsibility. It requires teamwork among workers, employees, monitoring personnel, and management. Team members should be competent and aware of all possible hazards. If anyone violates the rules or is not competent, the entire system will collapse. The attached video describes this fundamental concept. Assume the four individuals in the video as members of the team and the animal shown in the video as a hazard.

I have been using this clip in my Behavioral-Based Training sessions. I hope this will be useful to all.

Thanks and Regards,
Srinivasa Rao. M

Dear Dipil, As a safety professional, I must point out that the act displayed in the video is unsafe. Just now, I showed the same video to my co-worker, and he humorously remarked, "Experience makes man perfect." Haaa haaa! Anyway, thanks for your handrail video; it highlights the importance of handrails.

Dear Firoz, It's truly a nice video showcasing an example of an unsafe act (I believe it's the best illustration of "Experience makes man perfect"). Here's another one from my side: Unsafe Act Part-4.

Thanks & Besafe,
Raghu

Dear Srinivasa Rao. M, the video you uploaded is very good, conveying a great message. Thanks a lot for coming forward with the video. It's really a useful one.

Dear Raghu, good videos on unsafe practices. Now, enjoy a funny video from my side related to Electricity. It can be used for training purposes and can be correlated to preparedness needs in case of an electric shock. I hope all of you will enjoy watching it.

Keep up the pace.

Regards,

Here are a few safety presentations that I wrote yesterday for your company's use. 

Have a great day, everyone, regardless of which side of the globe you live on.

Regards,
Terry

Unsafe Act Part-7

Dear Dipil and Firoz, another one from my side - unsafe act part-7.

Thanks and be safe.

Regards,
Raghu

Great message for those people who don't give safety any importance. We ought to educate the masses on the importance of safety in everyday life.

Regards,
Salil Dharap
Fire Safety Trainer.

Dear Dipil, Wonderful video from your end.

@ Raghu, Thanks for all the safety condition videos. They are very useful for training programs. Here is one more from me on the usage of mobile phones while driving.

Regards,
Firoz