December 07, 2019
Danger. A word we are all familiar with, and something we face every single day, both at work and in our personal lives. Through our parents during our childhood, then over the rest of our lives through our own experiences, we learn about what can be dangerous to us. As you’d expect it often takes many years before we encounter the dangers of toxic gases, but once discovered, it’s imperative that we learn quickly.
What can injure us? What can kill us? How can we inadvertently hurt or kill someone else through our own actions? These are the types of questions we learn to ask ourselves, in order to keep ourselves and others safe from harm.
We can also “observe” areas or activities, and through education and training, we can see if any potential danger exists in what we are doing. A good example is driving a car. During this seemingly mundane task, we are constantly processing information to ensure nothing untoward happens. What are the current weather conditions? How