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Safety Speakers
June 2017 Newsletter

Welcome to the June Wheels in Motion!

Middle of the year already....How did that Happen!!

FIFO Rosters are making me angry.
Alan gets his Bionic Arm, Rohan and I sat down for a chat &
I work with a company with a Global Commitment to Safety.

Make sure you check out our EOFY Offer and Woody's Words Competition.


Plus Woody's Words and
Where are our Safety Speakers?

Take care and look out for each other.
James Wood & The CNBSafe Team
Trigger Alert…...The following article may cause distress to some readers.
 
I’m a bit angry while writing this newsletter, and I might upset a few people by saying what I’m about to say….. But I’m going to say it!
 
We need to do something about FIFO Rosters. Four and One is killing people! I read today that another worker committed suicide on a FIFO site.
 


As someone who spends time away from their family and their home I know how difficult it can be. I’ve had my kids ring me when I’m on the other side of the country crying to me and asking me to come home. I’ve had my wife ring me and ask how to start the lawn mower or that there is a Bat flying around the house and she is locking herself in the bedroom until it dies!!!
I’ve also been away when I’ve felt down or lonely and just need company but all I have is the room I’m in with a single bed, a TV and a fridge that makes a horrible noise all night!

It’s not normal to be away from your family and “Comfort” zone for long periods of time. And I personally don’t believe that companies are doing enough to support FIFO workers that are struggling with it.
 
There has to be better ways to deal with FIFO, and there has to be more support from employers. I personally could not cope with more than a two week roster, that is more than enough time to be away from family and friends. And one week on and one week off or any other “Even time” roster would be better.
I have worked with companies that run an even time roster, they are happier, more productive, more positive and safer workplaces.
 
I have also been to sites that run an EAP or an Employee Assistance Program. The problem with this is that most people don’t use them! And when I ask why the answer I get is “The company pays for it.”
Now I know that the EAP providers do a great job, but you won’t get people to use them if they think there is even a slight chance that it will get back to the employer.
 
One of the other things that I have seen that I believe is a good idea is a Chaplain on site full time. Now I’m not a religious person, but the fact that this site had a chaplain that was on site and available 24/7 would be comforting to some people.
 
Look I’m just venting my frustration at this. These are only a few of my thoughts and views. Surely we have much smarter people than me that can get together and work this shit out because I believe it is going to get worse and more people will suffer!

Lifeline: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636



I had the pleasure of catching up with Rohan a couple of weeks ago.

What struck me most was Rohan’s passion to try and change people's attitude towards safety.

We filmed a short video, check it out here and please get in touch if you would like Rohan to come and Change your attitude to Safety.



I don’t know how to feel about this?.... One of our team has just been fitted with world's first technology. A Bionic Arm…

 
Now I have to acknowledge that Alan lost his arm in a workplace accident. And I know for a fact that he would rather have his arm back than anything that technology can provide him.

But on the other hand (No pun intended) he has been lucky enough to be part of this amazing medical and technological breakthrough.

I won’t go into too much detail here but the arm actually moves by him “Thinking”..... Seriously!

If you would like to hear Alan’s safety message and ask him about his new arm please get in touch with us today. Check out Alan’s arm working here….



I was recently asked to share my story with Bouygues Construction as part of their World Safety Day. And that is exactly what it was. A WORLD WIDE Safety Day.

 
Now Bouygues only has a small presence in Australia at the moment but it is a huge company in other parts of the world.
Once a year they stop all of their jobs everywhere in the world to have a focus on safety.

Now just think about that for a minute. 

Every single Bouygues site all over the planet shuts down for a Safety Day!
I’m impressed Bouygues, maybe some of the other construction companies in Australia and around the world should follow your lead.

I’m looking forward to working more with this mob.


Woody's Words
Competition

If you haven’t been watching Woody’s Words you need to start NOW
Some great safety messages shared by your truly!
Check it out here...

But Woody is running out of things to talk about. So if you have a suggestion for a Woody’s Words send it through to us and you will go into the draw for a FREE  
CHOICES The James Wood Story training package. This is ideal for reinforcing the importance of taking responsibility for your own safety and for looking out for each other.

The package is valued at $1980.00 and will be drawn at the end of June. Send your suggestions to w
oody@cnbsafe.com.au



Here is Week 48, 49, 50 & 51 if you missed it.... 


Week 52 - One Year of Woody's Words will be out next Wednesday...

Week 48                                           Week 49
Week 50                                           Week 51
Click below and you will be automatically signed up to the 
Woody's Words list.  

EOFY OFFER

We are approaching the End of the Financial Year and like most businesses we want to tidy things up before we close the books for the year.

 
We have a limited number of CHOICES The James Wood Story DVD packages available for a discount price if you Book a Speaker before the end of June.

The package is ideal for use in inductions, safety training days, workshops or even to loan to employees to take home and show their teenage kids!
 
So the deal is Book a Safety Speaker before the end of June and we will provide you with a Safety Training Package for 70% off the retail price……
Yes 70% off!
8 days left to take this offer!!
 
Let us help you to continue your safety journey with real life stories.

Contact Vanessa at vanessa@cnbsafe.com.au  to get someone out to your workplace and be eligible for this SUPER discount.


 
 July & August

Melbourne (VIC)     Sydney (NSW)        Ballarat (VIC)          Adelaide (SA)  
Newcastle (NSW)   Perth (WA)             Brisbane (QLD)      Gold Coast (QLD)     Newman (WA)        Marysville (VIC)
Colac (VIC)             Hastings (VIC)       Lilydale (VIC)

All of our Safety Speakers will travel anywhere in Australia and New Zealand….so let us know where you would like us to visit.  
Contact Vanessa on info@cnbsafe.com.au  or +61 3 9730 2900
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P.S.  We have moved offices, our new contact details are:
C&B Safe Pty Ltd
Mailing: PO Box 310   Yarra Glen  Vic 3775
Office: 68 Bell Street  Yarra Glen  Vic 3775
Ph:  03 9730 2900


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