Taking Shortcuts

There are a thousand shortcuts that workers can take every day. Shortcuts can seem harmless, they might be done without thinking, or workers might know the risk and choose to take the shortcut anyway. Injuries and fatalities happen on worksites far too often when workers take shortcuts. This topic reviews common shortcuts that can be dangerous, the reasons why workers take shortcuts, the excuses for taking shortcuts, ways to avoid taking shortcuts, and the consequences of taking shortcuts.