The comic strip Pearls Before Swine today is about safety. There are eight valid safety rules that are presented. In the last frame the mouse says "I've never been so afraid of a toaster."
Do these rules really make a difference?
Several weeks ago at Yosemite National Park, three people in their 20s, not under the influence of alcohol or drugs, in the presence of about 100 others in their group, ignored the signs and the barriers, fell into the water and were swept over the falls to their death. Some are calling for more signs and barriers. The usual response to any incident is that the victims were not at fault. That attitude is why safety costs escalate.
At Vedauwoo near Laramie Wyoming there is a simple sign that basically says that if you want to climb the rocks go ahead but you could get hurt or killed. There is really no need to talk about personal protective equipment (PPE), training, classification of skills needed on each rock, guards, guides, or whatever.
David Sneed
Do these rules really make a difference?
Several weeks ago at Yosemite National Park, three people in their 20s, not under the influence of alcohol or drugs, in the presence of about 100 others in their group, ignored the signs and the barriers, fell into the water and were swept over the falls to their death. Some are calling for more signs and barriers. The usual response to any incident is that the victims were not at fault. That attitude is why safety costs escalate.
At Vedauwoo near Laramie Wyoming there is a simple sign that basically says that if you want to climb the rocks go ahead but you could get hurt or killed. There is really no need to talk about personal protective equipment (PPE), training, classification of skills needed on each rock, guards, guides, or whatever.
David Sneed
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