The very first National Safety Council Convention I attended I learned something from a safety speaker there that has always reminded me we need to show people how they can be safe and comfortable. His focus was to get people to use life jackets when fishing, boating and doing any...
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This morning I have the privilege of being the keynote speaker for the Greater Yosemite Council's Eagle Scout Recognition Brunch. As a fellow Eagle Scout I will have the opportunity to share with my audience how Scouting has improved my life and my career. For those of you who have...
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I was the safety speaker for a chemical company several years ago when I observed a great way to illustrate commitment to safety. At this particular location I was speaking, all the employees worked in an office. What I loved was as people arrived at the meeting room they were...
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Here is another great way to make a safety lesson fun. You can be recognized as a safety speaker people want to listen to when you use effective stories, demonstrations and fun to make your point. At the end of a safety meeting, the safety person giving the talk has...
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At the National Boy Scout Jamboree, they have many events. One of the most popular was the handicapped awareness area. It was a series of experiences Scouts and leaders could participate in so they could get a sense of what people with disabilities must deal with every day. On a...
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As a safety speaker I have learned the value of using resources in your community. It is helpful to contact your local police and fire departments to get help from them in illustrating safety concepts. Many local agencies have invested in tools that help teach safety and they don’t get...
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More safety presentation tips and Ideas Eye Protection – Cake decorating demonstration At a major safety kickoff for one of my clients I saw a wonderful illustration of how important safety glasses and protecting your eyesight are. They held their regular safety meeting program discussing last years successes and celebrating...
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