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Blue Collar Begone Presents: Conversations with a Half Empty Beer Bottle


2010
01.31

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Blue Collar Begone Presents: Conversations with a Half Empty Beer Bottle

PSST, Just do it!

“Hehehe, ok!”  Yup, they’re at it again. Steve and his trusty side kick, tonight being, Mr. Kokanee!

I find myself approaching 2 young ladies, who were both quite attractive. I have a newspaper in hand and a cool draft finding its way into my pants.

“Ladies,” I announce as I get closer to gain their attention, “have you seen these headlines?” I dramatically swing open the newspaper and spin around as if to let them read the headlines over my right shoulder.

The evil grin presents itself across Steve’s face once the screaming and uncontrollable laughter explodes into the warm summer night.

As I spun around to allow the lovely ladies to read the headlines, the 2 liter pop (soda for our American friends) bottle which I had so strategically placed between my right and left cheek – Yes – those cheeks, struck the two ladies firmly in the thigh.

These two women were victims 1 and 2 of approximately 23 that evening. If you are having a hard time picturing this incredible weapon of mass destruction – Fear not! Videos to come!

Your Friend in Fun!

-Steve

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Scott Weller Presents: Blue Collar Begone Bulletin – Goal Setting


2010
01.03

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Scott Weller Presents: Blue Collar Begone Bulletin – Goal Setting

Happy New Year!! New beginnings and new dreams. Have you made your new year’s resolutions yet? Hopefully I caught you in the middle of deciding on what new challenges to set your mind on accomplishing.

For us blue collar folk, goal setting does not come too natural at all does it? Usually the closest thing to goal setting we experience takes place at the bottom of beer #7 and all we hope for is to not pass out before midnite. After that, whatever happens – happens! That type of goal setting has led you down that all too familiar path, all too many times where the alarm on your cell phone goes off at 6am for work and your head feels like it’s about to implode which is the least of your worries. Yup! You did it again! Your right arm is pinned underneath some…. one… who  by laying sideways, has managed to block out the morning sun which had been fighting it’s way through the tattered blinds only to be met by this gargantuan object. “Good kitty” you whisper oh so quietly so not to disturb the slumbering beast and you move towards the feline which had positioned itself strategically between you and … “Oh God! That’s not a cat… that’s her neck!”

Do I need to continue? I didn’t think so…

Onto this goal setting thing. It’s time to start setting higher goals than hoping to make it to midnight and NOT go home with a pumpkin. It’s time to start looking at your life and deciding where you can, want or need to make significant changes.

I call these desired changes my vision goals. Vision goals are big things that seem unattainable. Remember when you were a kid, you had all these wild dream and wishes… these are the exact things I am talking about.

Break them down into these 3 categories:

  1. Places you want to go – Where is that one place in the world which you have always wanted to visit? Where is it that you and your spouse have always talked about retiring?
  2. People you want to meet – Have you ever wanted to meet your hero? An all-star athlete? A rock star? An inspirational leader?
  3. Things you want to accomplish or acquire – What have you always wanted to accomplish?  Write a book? Act in a Hollywood major motion picture? Compete in the Olympics? What have always wanted to acquire? That beautiful BMW? That dream home on the beach overlooking the ocean?

Take some time and ask yourself these three questions and really enjoy it. Pretend you’re 5 years old again and that you KNOW that anything is possible. Make sure you write down the images you see.  This is so fun if you allow it to be.

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Or, if you want, we can get back to the other story… we could start talking about that strange sour-milk-esque smell that seemed to consume the room that morning which was so strong that you had cremate your favorite diesel jeans and bathe in tomato juice!

That’s what I thought!

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Scott Weller Presents: Blue Collar Begone Bulletin – Fractured Leg


2009
12.29

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Scott Weller Presents: Blue Collar Begone Bulletin – Fractured Leg

Injury Type : Compound fracture of leg
Core Activity : Food wholesale delivery
Date of Incident : 2009-Nov

A driver making deliveries was on the rear power gate of a truck, using a pallet jack to move a large loaded skid. When the product started to fall off the pallet, the worker tried to jump free, but his leg caught on a chain, and he fell. The product landed on his leg.

Don’t become a statistic. Scream, “BLUE COLLAR BEGONE!” and leave the construction life behind in 6 simple steps?

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Scott Weller presents: Construction Site Hazards – Falls


2009
12.29

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Scott Weller presents: Construction Site Hazards – Falls

Falls are the leading killer in the construction industry. From 1980 – 1995, there were 8102 deaths caused by falls from elevations. That’s an average of 540 deaths per year. It is stats like these that have forced governments to become more strict in regards to fall protection requirements.

As of January 1, 1998, an employer must ensure walking or working surfaces are strong enough to support the weight being placed on them. As well, the employer is responsible for:

  • Walking or working areas with an unprotected edge or side where a worker may be exposed to a fall of over 6 feet; must have a guardrail system in place or a fall arrest system.
  • Employees must also be protected from falling or tripping, into or through holes or skylights by the systems mentioned above or by secure covers.
  • Hole or skylight covers must protect workers from falling objects as well.

DON’T BECOME A ‘FALL’ STATISTIC! LEARN ALL YOU CAN ABOUT PREVENTION AND ALWAYS USE FALL PROTECTION GEAR.

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It is possible to go through life without falling. Create your own virtual fall arrest system. Surround yourself with a support harness of people who will remain positive and supportive. Use the proper lanyard which will allow you to venture out and get work done but will prevent you from treading into dangerous areas and make sure to always regularly inspect your equipment. The worker or person is only as good as the tools the have at their disposal. When it’s required, trade in that old tattered harness which is no longer helping you for one that will help you reach the top safely!

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To avoid this Construction Site Hazards – Accident Investigation completely; check out this video!  Don’t become another statistic – Blue Collar Begone!

Need another reason why to scream, “BLUE COLLAR BEGONE!” and leave the construction life behind? Check out another Blue Collar Begone Bulletin – Fractured Leg

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Scott Weller presents: The Parable of the Rocks, Sand and Water


2009
12.28

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Scott Weller presents: The Parable of the Rocks, Sand and Water

Let me share a parable with you.  A wise old teacher sought to teach his student a solemn lesson.  So he pulled out an old jar, then carefully gathered together some rocks, sand, and water.  As the student looked on in puzzlement, the teacher proceeded to fill the jar to the brim with rocks.
“Is the jar full?” asked the Sensei.   “Indeed, it is completely full”  said the eager student without hesitation.

The teacher then went on to pour all the sand into the spaces between the big rocks.  The sand flowed into the cracks, settling comfortably.  Now the jar was really full.

“Is the jar full?” asked the Sensei.  ” I… um.. no?” said the doubtful student.

Smiling, the Sensei took the water and poured it with ease into the jar.

Standing back, the Sensei asked his student:   “What have you learned?”

“That there is always room for more!” exclaimed the student.

Shaking his head in disappointment, the sensei emptied the jar, and asked the student to fill the jar again, but this time, in reverse order.  So the student filled the jar with water.  As he did so he found that there was no room for the sand.  And found that there was no room for the rocks.

The Lesson of the Big Rocks Parable?
You do not have an infinite capacity to fill your life with STUFF.
Prioritization matters.

If you put the BIG ROCKS into your life first… there will be room for the SAND.  If you put the SAND into your life next… there will be room for the WATER.
But if you put the WATER in first, you will be overcome by a Tidal Wave!

Water is limitless, and always eager to flow into any available space.  If you let the demon called Tidal Wave take control, he will leave room for nothing else.

To apply the 5 Big Rock Rule to your Blue Collar Begone life….

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-Scott Weller

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Scott Weller presents: Construction Site Hazards – Accident Investigation


2009
12.28

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Scott Weller presents: Construction Site Hazards – Accident Investigation

An accident investigation is required whenever a serious accident happens on a construction job site to obtain accurate information about what has occurred.  Questions that should be answered include:

  • What events led up to the accident?
  • Who was involved in the work?
  • Did anyone fail to follow procedures?
  • Did a piece of material or equipment fail?

By bringing all of the facts together, we can learn from the accident and ensure no similar accidents occur in the future. Accident investigations should never be conducted to affix blame, they are to be learned from by everyone involved.

Get involved in accident investigation and take the opportunity to learn from your mistakes to reduce accidents all together. Obviously the best way to reduce accidents is by detecting unsafe conditions and hazards prior to any accident taking place. Keep your eyes open and watch each others back out there!

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Accidents happen! That’s human nature. Accept that and learn from it! Accident investigation is an important skill on your quest to a more fulfilling life. Take the time to investigate what went wrong and learn from it! In fact, the exact same questions from above can be applied to any circumstance where an investigation is required.

What events led up to the accident?

Who was involved in the work?

Did anyone fail to follow procedures?

Did a piece of material or equipment fail?

If a piece of material or equipment failure was the cause of the accident, take a blue pill and get back on that horse! Remember…. we are not here to place blame on anyone!

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-Scott Weller

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To avoid this Construction Site Hazards – Accident Investigation completely; check out this video!  Don’t become another statistic – Blue Collar Begone!

Need another reason why to scream, “BLUE COLLAR BEGONE!” and leave the construction life behind? Check out another Blue Collar Begone Bulletin – Fatality



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Scott Weller Presents: Blue Collar Begone Bulletin – Automotive Fatality


2009
12.28

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Scott Weller Presents: Blue Collar Begone Bulletin – Automotive Fatality

Injury Type : Fatal
Core Activity : Consulting engineering
Date of Incident : 2009-Oct

A pickup truck was traveling on an icy highway. As it negotiated a corner, it slid into the path of an oncoming tractor-trailer unit. The worker in the pickup truck was fatally injured.


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Scott Weller Presents: Blue Collar Begone Bulletin – Lacerated Neck, Broken Ribs


2009
12.23

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Scott Weller Presents: Blue Collar Begone Bulletin – Lacerated Neck, Broken Ribs

Injury Type : Lacerated neck, broken ribs
Core Activity : Glass shop and window installation
Date of Incident : 2009-Nov

Large sheets of glass (3/8 inch thick, 34 inches by 80 inches) were sitting in an A-frame cradle. A young worker tipped several of the sheets toward himself so that a second worker could access sheets deeper in the stack. As more sheets were tipped forward, the increasing weight of the stack caused the worker to fall back against a work table. The falling glass sliced the worker’s neck, and the impact of hitting the table broke several ribs.

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Parents… Yes, I agree with teaching kids the importance of responsibility by working a summer job. It is much better than having them sit around on their butts, wolfing down potato chips while catatonically gazing at a computer screen, debating  what type of armour to outfit his level 71 Death Knight with. Just take interest in and  be aware of where your kids are working and the type of safety program the company has in place. Too many parents have buried their children due to preventable workplace accidents. This kid was 17 years old!

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Scott Weller presents: Construction Site Hazards – Excavations


2009
12.23

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Scott Weller presents: Construction Site Hazards – Excavations

Excavation and trenching accidents result in more than 100 fatalities every year. An excavation is any mechanically-made cavity or depression in the earth’s surface. This could include:

-          Trenches

-          Cellars

-          Roadways

-          Tunnels

To protect employees who may be exposed to danger in an excavation, shoring systems, sloping the ground back or some other equivalent means must be in place.

There are 3 ways to protect your workers against accidents.

  1. Shoring – Shoring is a structure that supports the sides of the excavation.
  2. Sloping – Sloping is cutting the banks of the excavation back to a safe angle to alleviate soil slides. The angle varies depending on the soil type.
  3. Trench Box – Trench boxes are exactly that – a large, heavy metal box placed in a trench to prevent the sides of the trench from caving in.

Ensure a competent worker is inspecting excavations prior to entry by any personnel. The inspections should test for atmospheric conditions and follow up inspections should be completed regularly as long as there are workers working in the excavation.

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When digging a hole, whether it is a foot deep or a mile deep, it can be very dangerous. My advice to you is; if at all possible stay out of holes, trenches or any other kind of excavation all together. It seems, once you start digging a hole in life, it becomes a lot easier to keep digging that to start climbing out. A great man once said, “The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth.”

A suggestion I would make is team up with a friend or colleague with similar goals and become accountability partners. This will really help if one of you does get into a rut. The other one will be there to pull you out of the rut and get you back on track – whatever means necessary… Yes, if required, kick him right in the junk!

Just understand there will be the odd rut but just make sure you pull yourself out  of it before it becomes a grave!

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Scott Weller Presents: Blue Collar Begone Bulletin – FATALITY


2009
12.09

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Scott Weller Presents: Blue Collar Begone Bulletin – FATALITY

Injury Type : Fatal
Core Activity : Wood frame construction
Date of Incident : 2009-Sep

A worker was riding on the tailgate of a moving pickup truck when he fell off and struck his head on the pavement. The worker was sent to hospital and died later due to head trauma. Worker was 24 years old and had a pregnant girlfriend waiting for him to come home from work…. which he never did.

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