Iread about workers dying on the job near my home twice in the last few months of 2018. Simply put, that's two times too many and incredibly heartbreaking. I didn't know any of the people or companies involved, but in reading the news accounts both accidents seemed to have something in common: Workers taking shortcuts. It's easy to say from the comfort of my office, but shortcuts should never be taken. It's important to ensure all workers know shortcuts are often a path to tragedy. Among iconic basketball coach John Wooden's most famous quotes is, "Be quick, but don't hurry." And while it certainly applies to athletics, it's perfect for the working world as well. Do your job quickly. Be efficient then move to another task. Doing so regularly can equal maximized profits. However, never hurry as rushing often equates to work done poorly, not properly at all-or accidents. The most recent accident near me involved an employee helping carry a heavy piece of equipment at his business and getting stuck between the equipment and a wall-like structure. When coworkers tried to dislodge the equipment and help the employee, the equipment fell on the worker, crushing him. Medics were called and arrived at the business quickly but pronounced the employee dead at the scene.
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