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6 Hilarious Workplace Safety Videos Every EHS Professional Will Love & Cherish

  • Thursday January 19th 2023

These days, it’s no secret that environment, health, and safety (EHS), and sustainability professionals wear many hats within an organization. From ensuring EHS compliance (in a not-so-assured world)  and risk management to employee training and streamlining operations to preparing EHS audit checklists — you have a big job to do. But, of course, your primary responsibility — and passion for that matter — is ensuring the health and safety of each and every employee. This primary responsibility has been even more top of mind as EHS leaders have taken on the role of navigating the pandemic response and return to physical workspaces .

If you didn't have enough on your plate already, you’re always on the hunt for new tips, tricks, and tactics to enhance EHS and swiftly handle issues that crop up. After all, you take your job as the purveyor of health and safety very seriously. However, from time to time, you may need a good laugh to reinvigorate your EHS management efforts and restore your faith in the fact that you know what you’re doing. And that’s where we come in...

For your viewing pleasure, we’ve compiled several hilarious, delightfully obnoxious, and strange workplace safety videos that will make you laugh, cry, and roll your eyes. (After all, everyone has their own “chainsaw-wielding-Ricky” that doesn’t take health and safety seriously.)

[NOTE: There is some slightly graphic material throughout some of these videos. So, as you would tell your employees, please proceed with caution.]

1. Keeping the Grim Reaper Out of Business

This gem out of Australia is the perfect representation of the ever-present EHS risks you’re battling on a daily basis. The beauty here is that this workplace safety video touches on both the general environmental risks any workplace faces, as well as how disengaged employees are the ones who bring those risks to life — or death if you want to embrace the Grim Reaper theme.

Struggling with disengaged employees? It may be time to call in “The Bobs.”

2. “Keeping it Real” with Electrical Safety

DuPont has been a recognized and respected brand for more than two centuries. But don’t let their long history fool you into thinking that they can’t have a little fun. In this video, our safety guides with amazing 1970s-era mustaches, Ron and Lamar, address a common workplace hazard — working with electrical components — and all the no-nos that come along with it. The big takeaway? Don’t let electrical safety risks cramp your style.

3. Lack of Sleep = Death

Let’s face it. We all know being sleepy at work is no good — from reduced productivity to making silly safety mistakes to possible meltdowns at the coffee station. But this video takes the dangers of sleepy workers to the next level with a hefty mix of all-over-the-place animations and graphics, as well as a dose of “lack of sleep equals death” messaging.

4. Retro Risk at the Office

For those tasked with managing EHS in lower-risk environments such as offices or data centers, very different health and safety risks exist. While there may not be any boiling vats of dangerous chemicals, lower-risk environments face unique risks — not no risks.

This retro workplace safety video produced in the 1950s — along with thinly-veiled assumptions about women in the workplace — touches on some of those unique risks in chain-reaction fashion. (Also, good thing this video was just a preview, and not meant for actual use.)

5. "Don't be a Pirate" - Safety Awareness - Slips, trips, falls

It’s no secret that slips, trips, and falls are some of the most common safety incidents in the workplace. In fact, data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that most falls across industries actually happen on the same level — not from heights, overexertion, or falling objects.

While slips, trips, and falls are no laughing matter when they really happen in one of your facilities, we can all agree that watching people stumble can be funny. Thanks to this video from Heerema Fabrication Group, we get a humerous reminder to be safe on the job and stay aware to avoid getting hurt.

6. Shaking Hands with Danger

The year 1980 didn’t just give us the Miracle on Ice, the long-anticipated release of “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back,” or the revival of the “preppy” look. It also gave us “Shake Hands With Danger” — Caterpillar’s short-film featuring re-enactments of numerous accident scenarios and the theme song of the same name.

Perhaps our favorite part in regards to this “cautionary tale” is that it’s listed on IMDb , complete with a compelling summary — which we just had to share:

A cautionary training film for those who operate and repair heavy equipment. We watch vignettes of men taking shortcuts in their work, doing things they aren’t trained for, neglecting to warn a less experienced worker, using the wrong tool or a tool that’s in disrepair, ignoring proper safety practices, trying to appear macho in front of fellow workers, thinking their reflexes are quicker than they are, working while distracted, and generally putting themselves and others at risk. The film is punctuated by the song, “Shakes Hands with Danger,” the story of Three-Finger Joe.

We know you're busy -- the full film is a whopping 23 minutes long -- and in the spirit of taking shortcuts in the workplace, we are providing you with a condensed version (an unmoving still of the title track with the story of "Three Finger Joe" playing in the background).

Looking for More EHS Fun?

Just so you know, we didn’t forget about “ Klaus the Forklift Driver ” — who seems to be a favorite among EHS professionals and the internet-at-large. But given all the blood spatter, we had to draw the not-safe-for-work line somewhere — pun absolutely intended on that.

But if you’re looking for more laughs or creative ideas for workplace safety, check out our post: Homer Simpson's Guide to Workplace Health and Safety . Of course, more is always better. So, also check out our post: 'Breaking Bad' Habits and Raising Hell in EHS with Lessons from Walter White .

Finally, once the laughter dies down and it’s time to get back to business, don’t forget that we’re your EHS consulting firm with broad-based experience and an above-average sense of humor. If you need someone to help lighten the load, especially at a time where experience, bandwidth, and strategy can make an immense difference, contact us. 

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Funny posters, cartoons, videos, PowerPoints, and photos are helpful in getting your audiences’ attention and in injecting some fun into your meetings.  Below are a few links to our favorite humorous safety training resources.  We did not create or develop any of these resources; rather we are simply linking to these open source Internet resources in the same manner that the Google search engine would do. 

  • 16 cartoon safety videos starring “Napo”
  • Dumb ways to die
  • Dumb ways to die “safety game”
  • Modern day warning signs (U.K.)
  • 12 funny safety pictures
  • 12 more funny safety pictures
  • ASSE photo gallery
  • Fast food safety (video)
  • The funny side of safety (12 videos)
  • Horrible jobs   (PowerPoint)
  • Hard hat video
  • The HAZCOM song
  • Driving safety for old people
  • Work safety jokes
  • Office safety video
  • Would you ever do this? – video
  • Fork truck video
  • Shop safety video
  • Funny workplace safety tips
  • Use the right tool for the job
  • Make safety fun
  • DeWalt safety video
  • Risk assessment
  • Mike Rowe: Learning from dirty jobs
  • Safe pranks
  • 10 funniest safety pictures
  • Safety games for the workplace
  • Ergonomics humor
  • Dilbert safety manual video
  • What will it take for you to learn first aid video
  • How not to do safety training (1944)
  • Morons at work
  • Very funny stupid signs
  • World’s funniest signs
  • MADtv Safety at work (Warning – graphic, bloody)
  • Practical examples of Murphys Law
  • Funny Construction work
  • Conservation
  • “Home Improvement” Tim Taylor Accident Clips
  • Work related charts & graphs
  • Terry Tate office linebacker
  • Red Green – unsafe
  • Risk taking
  • Office humor
  • Funny safety slogans
  • How to be funny
  • How to be naturally funny
  • How to use humor in the workplace
  • How to write a funny speech
  • How to tell a funny story
  • Big machines dancing (ballet excavators) 
  • Respirator fit testing in the 1930s
  • Thank God you’re here – safety officers
  • Wear your seatbelt
  • Funny safety pictures
  • HazMonkey game
  • What’s wrong with using this as a face shield?
  • Socks over Shoes. Safe Danger: Ice
  • Can’t Get No Traction!
  • Top 10 un-safety awards   (PowerPoint)
  • Humorous training – videos
  • Idiot alert – videos
  • Insanity – videos
  • It had to hurt – videos
  • Animals are funny too – videos
  • Humorous commercials – videos
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Seriously Funny: How to Use Humor in Safety

Humor in Safety

Discover the what, where, why and how to do humor in safety presentations in this easy-to-digest guide. People remember things that are funny—which is huge for safety training!

With a topic as serious as safety, people often worry that humor will take away from the importance of the message. But humor creates a physiological response that decreases stress hormones, ultimately increasing engagement, participation and retention.

This guide will show you that you don’t have to be a professional comedian to inject humor into safety training.

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Occupational safety is an extremely serious topic to cover and train. There’s no short-cutting when it comes to safety at work or at home for that matter. Unfortunately, training classes and videos can also be extremely boring and dry when presented to employees. However, there is a growing number of videos circulating around the web that offer anything but a boring approach to safety. Now while there’s nothing funny about safety, there’s always something funny about funny safety videos.

There’s nothing wrong with adding some fun to your safety training. Making it fun helps engage those who would otherwise tune out the content. Instead, a funny video might allow them to participate and absorb the information. They might not even realize they are learning something, but when the moment arises, the information will be there for them to recall. The more you can engage your employees in safety, the stronger the stronger your safety culture will be.

I have compiled the ten funny safety videos that I have found on the web for free. These videos can be great tools for your safety training process. Use them to break up training sessions and get employees thinking safety.

Funny Safety Training

DuPont shows how laughter helps engage employees, enhance recall and improve learning in this funny safety video.

Ice Breaker

This one from Channel 1 Creative Media can be used as a great ice breaker in a safety meeting. It might not be the funniest, but it will get people talking.

Just Plain Stupid

Here’s a slideshow of various workplace safety violations that will make you scratch your head and wonder how these people are still alive by WolfEchoes.

Retro and Funny

This one will take you back and make you laugh. It’s a bit long, but worth the watch and is sure to get people talking in a safety meeting. By Safetycare.

What Not To Do With A Ladder

Another slideshow of terrible decisions made when trying to reach new heights. Warning, the music might be a bit much for some.

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Here’s one that claims to be the top ten funniest health and safety pictures you will ever see! You be the judge.

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Animated Fun Or?

This one is iffy, but does combine real data with an attempt at some humor.

What’s Safety Without Fire Marshal Bill?

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  • The 6 Pillars of Effective Safety Training – safetyblognews.com
  • Ladder Safety Precautions – babelplex.com
  • Gemba Academy Training Review – kaizen-news.com
  • Top 10 OSHA Violations in 2013 – realsafety.org

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Safety Moment Of The Day Examples + Structure

Struggling to keep your team engaged during a long, drawn-out safety presentation? If you see a bit of thumb-twiddling here and there, it’s time to change tactics.

The alternative to an hour-long safety training is to have short safety talks with your team on a regular basis, focusing on specific subjects, a.k.a. safety moment of the day . This way, you can tick all the boxes by keeping the conversation snappy and full of useful takeaway safety information for your team. 

These creative talks re-imagine safety briefings to your workforce. And, as a bonus, they help you increase awareness, encourage better safety behavior, and improve the safety culture. 

So, if you’re keen to give your company’s health and safety meetings a little shake-up, have a read of our top tips and safety moment of the day examples. We hope this will be a good addition to your safety training programs. 

What is a safety moment for work? 

In essence, a safety moment for work can be defined as a short pep talk to the team. Safety moments are led by safety leaders, usually every few work days. This style of health and safety meeting is known by lots of different names, including:

  • Hard hat chats
  • OSHA toolbox talks
  • Safety moments
  • Safety briefings
  • Safety pep talks
  • Tailgate meetings 
  • Safety minutes 
  • Safety topic of the day
  • Safety chats
  • Toolbox topics

Whatever you want to call them, these brief safety talks are designed to be pretty fun and engaging. They are a more innovative alternative to your typical reading-from-a-manual kind of health and safety debrief. 

For those of you who are sold on the idea, in the rest of this post, we’ll be covering a bit more about how you can structure these presentations. Then, we will provide some examples that you can use as inspiration to plan out your own safety moment of the day.

Safety moment structure

One of the most important things to remember about your safety message of the day is that it should be kept short. Ideally, a safety moment (after all, there’s a reason that it’s called a “moment”) should last for less than ten minutes . 

The way to deliver effective safety moments is entirely up to you. You have the opportunity to be creative and bring a bit of spontaneity to your workplace meetings. As a general structure, we’d recommend using one of the easiest storytelling formats — The Inverted Pyramid. 

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Beyond that, here are a few general pieces of advice to help you create an effective structure for your safety moments: 

  • It would be wise to use presentation slides as visual aids to ensure that the topics are kept on-track. 
  • Be aware of your limited time frame . Don’t try to cover a range of topics!
  • At the beginning of your meetings, you can start with a slide briefly outlining today’s topic and explaining why you chose to talk about it today. Then, follow it up with a clear, easy-to-read bullet point list of takeaway tips and advice. 
  • Leave gaps for audience participation . This could take the form of a group survey ( “Raise your hand if…” ), asking questions to the audience, encouraging them to share their own examples, or leaving time for them to ask you questions at the end of the talk. 
  • Experiment with different times of day to host your moment. In the morning, midday, at the beginning of a general meeting, or just after a different meeting takes place.   
  • Keep the structure informal , interactive and as fluid as possible. Since these talks will happen regularly, switch up the style from day-to-day.
  • You could incorporate fun and relevant videos into your presentation. 
  • Personal stories or example cases make a great addition to the talk. This will go a long way towards making your content engaging for your audience.
  • Don’t be afraid to stray slightly from guidelines and protocols or include general information that may contribute to health and safety. The safety moment of the day also provides you with an opportunity to branch out. So, you may decide to cover content that takes your health and safety one step further, beyond OSHA’s base requirements. 

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Examples of a strong safety moment of the day

Safety moment presentations should be designed to be engaging and informative. But we know just how difficult it can be to find the right topic to cover and transform it into a compelling meeting. That’s why we’ve put our heads together to draw up a list of ideas for example topics, plus some useful resources to include in your safety messages. 

With this in mind, here are just some of the topics that could be covered in your daily safety meetings. See these safety moment ideas: 

  • Ladder safety . Short, easy to cover in just a few minutes, and provides a great way to reduce the risk of this type of common hazard. 
  • The risk of overheating . Very relevant for the summer months and directly applicable.
  • Diet and fitness . You don’t even need to limit your content to the confines of the workplace. 
  • What to do if you or your colleague injures an eye ?
  • The importance of reporting near misses (close calls)
  • Fatigue and the associated potential hazards
  • Driving to work safely
  • Preventative measures for hearing loss
  • Slips and trips occurring in the workplace. This will also help you to minimize the number of near misses and incidents.
  • Back strain and how to lift heavy objects safely.
  • Safe chemical storage . You could also include an easy-to-remember checklist or anagram that your workforce can use to help improve their workplace practices.
  • Electrical safety
  • Workplace violence
  • A guide to personal protective equipment ( PPE )
  • COVID-19 (which we will go over in more detail later)

If you’re a little bit nervous about creating quality content for your safety topic for today, the Internet is filled with useful resources. In the table below, we’ve compiled a few of our recommended resources, alongside their related topic. 

Safety moment topicOnline resource
Driving to work safely from the National Safety Council
Ladder Safety from EHS Database
Back Safety from Safety Memos
Fatigue at work from the National Safety Council 
Why should I improve my diet?  covering a recent study, reported by CBS News
Noise-induced Hearing Loss from Newfoundland Labrador

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) safety moments 

There’s no doubt that addressing this specific topic in your daily safety messages is crucial. Besides, keeping your employees well informed on COVID-19 risks and prevention will also help them to feel calmer and reassured during this stressful period. 

To help you cover all of the hazards and advice required by this topic, OSHA has provided an excellent online resource .  

How do you start a safety speech?

In essence, the answer to this question is “with anything that grabs attention”. You could start by involving your audience with a question, using a video, or providing a definition of the topic for this talk — the choice is yours.  

Would videos be appropriate to include in a Safety Talk?

Yes. Videos are an effective way to keep your audience engaged. 

How often should you conduct safety talks?

This depends on your workforce and their schedules, but ideally, safety talks should take place between once a day to 2-3 times a week. This is usually done at the beginning of the shift to make sure the info is fresh on your workers’ minds but you can also experiment with timing.

Does the content of my upcoming safety topic of the day need to be strictly workplace-related?

Not at all! You can cover a variety of safety topics (including general health and lifestyle topics) in your talks. Don’t worry about being a bit informal either. This will likely make for a more memorable talk.

We hope the above safety moment examples will help you achieve a more positive safety culture in your workplace; a culture where workers know that you are listening to their feedback and you are addressing their safety concerns or questions. 

Besides, by creating genuinely relevant content that has been tailored to your workforce, you are actively working to prevent safety issues and control hazards. By organizing regular safety moment of the day e, you can effectively implement safe work procedures, increase the safety knowledge of your workforce. You can successfully establish (and stick with your commitment to) a safe work environment.

References & Further Reading

  • 8 key workplace safety tips from eSafety Training
  • OSHA’s recommended practices for health and safety programs
  • HSE’s Health and Safety Training guide
  • Safety Videos for meetings by Safety Memos, available via YouTube
  • A list of short (1-2 minute) toolbox talks 
  • 100+ toolbox topics

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How to Give an Unforgettable Safety Presentation

June 3, 2019 by George Robotham 2 Comments

How to Give an Unforgettable Safety Presentation (Failure is not an option)

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The following has been assisted by formal learning / Education but largely represents critical reflection on the writer’s personal practice. The people who say an amount of it is based on the writer’s stuff-ups would be quite correct

  • The number one thing you must do is identify your audience’s needs, the number 2 thing you must do is satisfy those needs
  • “When reading your correspondence the reader must say “Wow” in the first third of the page”
  • “When listening to your presentation the listener must say “Wow” within the first 3 minutes”
  • Most of us are not naturally gifted speakers and need some assistance to make an impact. The following will make your presentation unforgettable-
  • Do not focus on what you are going to talk about but focus on your outcomes, objectives and end results (What you have achieved for the participant)
  • If you want to get exposure as a speaker volunteer
  • Preparing a speech-Talk to the audience first, demonstrate an unique perspective, orientate to the future, be provocative , use relevant aids, let your audience know you have done your homework

Getting relevant input for your speech, ask 3 questions-

  • What is the biggest challenge you are facing in your job?
  • If you could change just one thing tomorrow what would that be?
  • What advice would you like to give a new person in your job?
  • Preparing a speech-Outcomes, time frame & requirements, key learning points, rough draft, supporting stories, aids and examples, build the opening and conclusion ,practice the speed and adjust the timing.
  • Need to define and articulate how you will improve the participants condition.
  • .The key to a successful presentation is identifying and meeting the needs of your audience. You need to define your objectives and the desired outcomes.
  • Have a variety of presentation styles to cope with differing learning styles.
  • It helps to appeal to your audiences emotions-Power, pride, courage, self interest, convention, posterity, sociability
  • Use clear, simple messages
  • Good visual aids are clear, simple, original, easy to see, easy to grasp, stimulating, creative, reinforce your messages
  • Good messages will trigger an emotional response
  • Use facts to support your message but do not use facts as the message
  • Super prepare for an important presentation, particularly rehearse your opening & conclusion so it comes out strong & clear
  • Sometimes some comment on why you are qualified to talk on this topic is appropriate
  • At the beginning tell them what you are going to do and how you will do it.
  • Research the topic thoroughly bearing in mind that not everything you find on the internet will be credible. As well as looking at the theory it helps to talk to people who have practically implemented strategies.
  • Throw in a bit of humour
  • Have an interesting anecdote that touches the emotions of my audience. The following is something that got me a lot of applause with a Canadian audience on a talk about safety
  • Hold up an Australian $ 100 note (worth about $95 Canadian)
  • “Who would like me to give you this $ 100 note?
  • Show of hands
  • Crumple it up
  • Who would like me to give you this $ 100 note?
  • Stand on it, jump on it and grind it into the ground
  • That right, it still has value despite what has been done to it and many people want it
  • YOU are like this $ 100 note, throughout your life trying to improve safety there will be many people who put you down and try to grind you into the dirt
  • Remember that YOU, like the $ 100 note still have value despite what others have tried to do to you and many people will want you.”
  • Note The storey above is adaptable to a wide range of situations with a bit of thought and adaptation
  • Know your audience, know their needs and fill those needs
  • Have a strong opening and conclusion
  • Make a conscious effort to slow down your speech to slightly slower than normal conversation
  • Use a few Power-Points but not “Death by Power-Point”. Make the size of the font readable down the back of the room. A lot of people get annoyed if you stand in front of them and read out what they can easily see on the screen. A bit of clip art and colour helps to liven up the power-points. Leave your power-points on screen long enough to be read.
  • Try to build in a range of activities for the participants that reinforce your message. A controversial question for discussion is sometimes useful
  • Rehearse your presentation sufficiently that you do not have to refer to your notes too often, you thus maintain eye contact with your audience.
  • Make it fun not hard work
  • Treat your audience with respect
  • Do not try to cram too much information into too short a time frame, people will become overloaded & give up. Concentrate on the MUST KNOWS
  • Have learning objectives and plan to meet those objectives
  • Avoid lecture style presentations where you read from your notes unless the presentation is very short, suggest a maximum of 5 minutes. Instead prepare speakers notes ( big enough for you to read them in poor light) with key points and talk to the key points, this will require a bit of rehearsal. Alternatively use the key points on your power point presentation as your notes, pays to have the hard copy notes as a back up just in case for a number of reasons that could crop up when you rely on technology, you cannot use the power-points.
  • Sometimes a “Where to from here” is appropriate at the end
  • If time permits encourage questions
  • Always pilot your presentation and react to comments
  • The idea is for the audience to get lost in the topic, give them word pictures they can relate to
  • Give something of yourself eg. a personal storey, to build rapport with the audience
  • Focus on audience needs and use words appropriate to those needs
  • Always identify the range of the audience and target your presentation appropriately
  • Identify the purpose of the presentation and the one, single message you want to transmit. Paint a picture to give the message
  • A good approach is to make a point and then tell a storey about that point or tell a storey to make a point. Indigenous people are good storey tellers and this is a powerful technique.
  • Use pauses and silence to emphasise points
  • Have links between sections so audience can see where you are going
  • If you have practical exercises that require participants to give feedback have a roving microphone person.
  • Check out the venue beforehand in case any adjustments to your presentation are required.
  • Try to get the audience close to you.
  • Go along and see learn how the professional speakers do it-For me Laurie Lawrence, Nick Farr-Jones and General Norman Schwarzkopf were fantastic and could be learnt from.
  • The presentations that seem so easy and natural only got that way through lots of work, rehearsal and preparation.
  • Do not be surprised that you have to spend 5-10 times in preparation as presentation.

The Use of Humour

  • Laughter is the best medicine!
  • Much is written about the benefits of humour, you can look it up on the internet if you like. I will not mention this here as I am sure you will have a good intuitive idea of what I am talking about.
  • In the days when I used to work in the mining industry I remember being in a meeting in Rockhampton about a series of personal damage occurrences (“Accidents”) that had occurred. Two representatives of the company that manufactured the equipment involved were in attendance along with a number of industry Safety Advisers. The manufacturer representatives would not acknowledge that the design of their equipment was a factor and were spinning us their company line about how safe their equipment was. Tempers progressively got more frayed and we were getting nowhere. My workmate Terry Condon came out with a classic, humorous one-liner that defused the tension and set the scene for meaningful progress.
  • That was the first time I have seen humour used in a meaningful way in business. I watched Terry in action after this and noted his frequent effective use of humour.
  • Humour can be used effectively in formal and informal presentations and in general interaction in business and non-business life.
  • Avoid humour that focuses on religion, politics, race, class, sex, age, physical appearance. To use any of these will run the risk of upsetting someone. I hear you asking what the hell else is there that I can use? The only safe butt of your humour is yourself! You can also use mythical people whose characteristics you do not describe.
  • There are joke books you can buy but storeys from daily life are more acceptable.
  • Be funny early and often.
  • Introduce the humour in the general flow of your conversation.
  • For a major presentation rehearse and listen to yourself on a tape recorder.
  • Like many things in life humour follows the 6 P rule-Prior Preparation Prevents Piss-Poor Performance.
  • If giving a major presentation have a small pilot first and respond to the comments you receive.
  • Try to use humour that relates to things others see as an annoyance.
  • Know your audience and try to relate to them.
  • Quotations from famous people are often sources of humour, you can search these on the internet, Laurie Lawrence’s web-site has a lot of quotations.
  • Stretching the truth is forgivable.
  • Do not take yourself too seriously.
  • You can use a storey to illustrate a point.
  • The Readers Digest and t.v. comedy shows are good sources of material. It also helps you to observe how the professionals use humour.
  • Poking fun at the establishment may be an appropriate and inoffensive way of using humour.
  • Appropriate self-disclosure can be an effective way of enhancing communications and interpersonal relationships. I was introduced to and practised appropriate self-disclosure in a Psychology subject. You will find in a new relationship if you reveal a little bit of you (provided it is appropriate)the other party will reveal a little bit of them(provided it is appropriate), if you then reveal a little bit more of you(provided it is appropriate) they will reveal a little bit more of them (provided it is appropriate), and so the cycle goes on. This is very simple, incredibly effective and I use it all the time to build relationships. Of course if you really hang all your dirty washing out it will probably stuff up the process.
  • Telling a humorous storey about yourself can be a great way of starting the appropriate self-disclosure process. If you show you are prepared to pile crap on yourself it will influence how you and your message are perceived.
  • Being an OHS person I attend a number of safety conferences and courses, these are inevitably dull, dry and boring affairs. It is a pity things are taken so seriously! Perhaps the same thing happens in your speciality? If you are a presenter who uses effective humour, presents well and has a relevant message you will be invited back.

The presentation secrets of Steve Jobs (Ex-C.E.O. of Apple)

  • Transmit passion for your topic
  • Write out the 3 key messages you want your audience to receive
  • Offer evidence or testimonials, have third party reviews
  • Use video where you can
  • Early up answer the question about why your audience should care
  • Rally people to a better future
  • Use groups of 3 rather than long lists of topics
  • Introduce an antagonist, reveal the conquering hero who makes life better
  • Give an experience not a presentation
  • Your audience checks out after 10 minutes, give them something different or something to do
  • Keep it simple
  • Use photos wherever possible
  • Paint a picture, the more strikingly visual your presentation the more people will remember it
  • The brain switches off to boring things, use variety
  • Deliver what you promise
  • Give credit to your helpers
  • Use demonstrations
  • Reveal a Holy S # 1 t moment
  • People remember how you made them feel not what you said
  • Use a minimum of notes so you maintain eye contact with the audience
  • It only looks effortless when you put in a hell of a lot of practice
  • Try to anticipate questions
  • Relentless preparation is the way to beat nerves
  • Never read out a prepared speech
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Safety Moment Ideas: 24 Topics to Enhance Safety Culture

To supplement safety training and keep employees engaged, plan safety moments on a range of topics. Here are 24 ideas to get you started building a strong culture of safety.

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“People have a sense of ownership when they're involved... Training is just the tip of the iceberg.” Adam Corn Director of Safety & Security and Training & Development, GoFundMe

Training is one of the key elements of effective safety leadership  and a safe workplace. You need to establish a pattern of consistent communication, educating your company’s employees on the safety risks they face in the workplace and the best strategies to protect themselves.

Sometimes, this is easier said than done. Even the most engaged employees struggle to give safety meetings and training sessions their full attention. Research has found that most presentations lose the audience’s attention within the first 10 minutes.

You need a way to integrate education into your organization’s daily activities without risking information overload. Enter the safety moment. Concise, direct, and easily digested, it’s an ideal way to share and reinforce critical safety information.

Pro tip: A safety meeting agenda can aid in structuring effective and engaging meetings.

In this article, we’ll outline what safety moments are, how you can maximize them, and a variety of safety moment ideas to help keep safety first.

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A safety moment is a brief talk about a specific, safety-oriented topic at the beginning of a meeting. Safety moments for work are usually between five and 10 minutes long and may also be called “safety minutes,” “safety chats,” or “safety shares.”

Teams can approach these conversations in different ways to maximize the impact. But there are a few common aspects of most companies’ safety moments:

  • Keep them short, usually lasting approximately five minutes and never more than 10
  • Focus on a single topic rather than jumping around or overloading participants with information
  • Orient the safety moment toward your team’s upcoming day or week, not long-term planning
  • Use safety moments to support a positive safety culture through clear, concise, and engaging communication

Safety moments vs. toolbox talks

You might have heard the term “toolbox talks” and wonder how they compare to safety moments. The tradition of toolbox talks may have begun on construction sites or similar job sites where there is a need to regularly brush up on equipment safety procedures. This term is used in diverse workplaces today, just as safety moments are used to establish regular informal discussions of actionable safety information.

In any case, the meaning of each of these terms is rooted in how teams use them—rather than strict definitions—and there is bound to be a wide variety of approaches to supporting safety outcomes for unique industries, organizations, and leadership teams.

Along with “safety moments” and “toolbox talks,” other common names include “safety minutes,” “ safety talks ,” and “tailgate meetings.” To choose an effective name, consider the tone and goals you’re aiming for—and the setting for your talks. What resonates for a roofing company may not resonate for an accounting firm.

Watch this video to learn the fundamentals of compelling safety talks, discover new topic ideas, and get facilitation tips.

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Why are safety moments important?

Safety moments are a valuable tool to deliver or reinforce critical information, such as safety protocols and standards, occupational safety concerns, and any other workplace safety messages that will lead to better outcomes.

Topics can cover routine safety issues but are also a great way to highlight timely hazards. Say, for example, your team is operating heavy machinery they haven’t worked with in a few months. At the start of the day, a quick safety moment covering the risks and precautions can help ensure everyone is aware and prepared.

Safety shares are also a great way to encourage safety engagement . Routine safety training can sometimes feel abstract and easy to tune out. However, since safety moments cover topics that are immediately relevant, employees are more likely to give their full attention and participation to the safety message of the day.

How and When to Integrate Safety Moments

The ideal frequency and format for safety moments vary by setting and industry. Companies with workers based mostly in offices will usually hold safety moments in conference or break rooms. And given the less hazardous environment, weekly safety moments may be sufficient. They can also be a great complement to your monthly safety topics .

Conversely, higher-risk workplaces like warehouses or construction sites might hold daily moments to reinforce salient points and help prepare workers for what they’re doing that day.

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24 Safety Moment Ideas for 2024 and Beyond

To determine the most productive safety meeting topics for your workplace, first, perform a business threat assessment . No two organizations—or even worksites within an organization—face the same risks. Offices, kitchens, factories, and construction sites all have unique conditions that can impact your employees’ workplace safety . When you have a clear understanding of the hazards that might impact your people, you can plan for training sessions, including safety moments to address smaller safety topics or refreshers of more in-depth training.

Here are 24 safety moment ideas to improve general safety and inspire detailed presentations about the hazards in their work environments.

Universal safety moment topics

1. situational and safety awareness.

One of the most important skills you can help your employees develop is situational awareness in the workplace . Spend a few minutes to emphasize the value of staying focused on the task at hand and being cognizant of your surroundings to reinforce your broader situational awareness training programs. You can give actionable tips for minimizing distractions or reviewing a short safety checklist before putting one’s full attention on a potentially hazardous task. You can also dedicate one or a series of safety moments reviewing warning signs and reporting procedures to help prevent workplace violence.

Pro tip:   Situational awareness also applies to mental health risks and safety measures to support total well-being.

2. Emergency exits and routes

Every workplace must have clearly marked emergency exits. While safety moments can’t replace fire drills , they serve as a good reminder of where the nearest exit is and how to safely reach it. This brief check-in would also be a good time to make sure people are aware of where evacuation routes are posted for easy reference in various locations throughout the workplace.

3. Security and access control

Whether it’s accidental or intentional, someone’s presence where they shouldn’t be creates a workplace risk. Cover the security policies for the group you’re talking to, as well as protocols for reporting a breach.

4. Fire prevention and preparedness

Workplace fire prevention is a broad topic that you can break down into several fire safety moments. For example, you can discuss how to avoid fire hazards , where fire extinguishers are and how to use them, what each employee’s role is in case of a fire, and where to meet after evacuating.

5. The importance of proper rest

What happens at home can indirectly influence workplace hazards. Employees who don’t get enough rest can fatigue more easily and make mistakes, putting themselves and their coworkers at risk of injury. You can encourage sufficient rest for health and safety reasons and review workday break schedules to ensure people are taking advantage of chances to rest and recharge while on the job.

6. Parking lot safety

At the end of a workday, it can be tempting to stare at your phone, catching up on messages while you walk to the car. However, between trucks with poor visibility, distracted drivers, and potential threats lurking in dark corners, parking lots are full of hazards to be aware of. Review any risks particular to your parking areas and tips for staying aware, avoiding known hazards, and how to contact reliable assistance if needed.

7. Two-way communication with safety leaders

A two-way communication platform that includes mass notification and employee check-in functionality is key to any safety program. But it’s effective only if your team uses it properly. Review how and when employees should expect to receive notifications, as well as how to check in and report threats.

Industrial, warehouse, and construction safety moment topics

8. personal protective equipment usage.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)—or safety gear—is part of many workers’ routines, but it’s often taken for granted. Periodic reminders about issues like properly fitting hard hats, hearing protection, and testing air filters and respirators could prevent serious injury.

9. Heat stress prevention

As OSHA prepares to release its first-ever set of heat regulations , it’s a good time to remind employees about the risks of heat exposure and heat exhaustion. Focus on prevention , early warning signs, and how workers can help keep each other safe in hot situations .

10. Forklift safety

Forklifts can be as dangerous for operators as they are for anyone in the vicinity. Discuss the safety rules for properly operating a forklift, such as speed and load limits, as well as the use of visual and audio cues to keep routes clear. One solution is to lay down brightly colored tape to designate driving lanes and no-go zones to keep pedestrians safe.

11. Heavy machinery

When someone spends long enough working with heavy machinery, the inherent danger can begin to feel routine. While experience is valuable, complacency is dangerous. Use safety briefings to remind workers of the risks and safety procedures to follow for each piece of equipment every time.

12. Hazardous materials and chemicals

Chemicals and other hazardous materials always present a risk, no matter how often your team may work with them. Review the specific safety risks and warnings of materials present in the workplace, and teach how to properly respond in the event of a spill or exposure.

13. Injury treatment and reporting

No matter how much effort you put into prevention, workplace accidents happen. In the event of an injury, workers need to know where to seek out first aid, when to go straight to the hospital, and how to comply with OSHA incident reporting regulations .

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14. avoiding slips, trips, and falls.

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Workplace injuries caused by slips, trips, and falls cause workers to miss an average of 14 days of work . Go over potential hazards to watch for in your work environment, like tripping hazards, signage to be aware of, fall protection if necessary, the process for reporting incidents and near misses, and how to mitigate the risks.

15. Piling, stocking, and shelving hazards

Crowded aisles, tall stacks, and full shelves can create potential safety hazards for employees and customers. Review how to properly store, stack, and display inventory, as well as safe practices for avoiding cluttered emergency exit routes. A related safety moment topic would be ladder safety.

16. Safe lifting techniques

Standing for long periods of time can lead to back and leg injuries, especially when combined with bending over to lift objects. Provide frequent safety tips on good posture, the importance of appropriate footwear, and how to properly lift items to avoid injury.

17. Shoplifting and robbery protocols

If an employee faces theft or an armed robber, they need to know exactly how to handle the situation. A quick safety toolbox talk can refresh employees on what to do, how to protect themselves, and who to contact once everyone is safe.

18. Knife safety

There’s a common saying that a falling knife has no handle. Anyone who works in a kitchen has heard this a thousand times, but talking about how to properly handle and care for knives can help prevent an unfortunate injury and ensure a safe working environment for everyone.

19. Working with heat and flames

Hot surfaces and open flames from stoves, ovens, broilers, and deep fryers can all cause serious injuries. Quick safety talks focusing on each of these hazards can keep your kitchen staff aware of the risks and focused on doing their jobs safely.

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20. cybersecurity.

Researchers estimate that cyberattacks happen an average of every 39 seconds . Reviewing how to avoid phishing scams, social engineering, and unsafe attachments could save your company from a costly and painful data breach or malware infection.

21. Electrical safety

Offices might seem safe compared to industrial settings, but anything that plugs in can be a hazard. Frayed cords, overloaded surge protectors, and malfunctioning kitchen equipment can all lead to fires, and your team should know how to identify and address these unsafe conditions before a crisis develops.

22. Proper ergonomics

When you spend most of the day in front of a desk, you need a setup that’s easy on your body. Discuss the details of proper ergonomics to avoid repetitive stress injuries. including chair height and posture, desk height, monitor angle and orientation, and how to position keyboards and mice.

23. Eye strain

The more time someone spends staring at screens, the higher the risk of eye injuries. Going over ways to mitigate eye strain, such as screen filters and appropriate lighting, can help employees stay productive without impacting their vision.

24. The importance of regular breaks

Since sitting at a desk all day isn’t physically demanding, people might not think they need to take breaks. However, prolonged sitting can cause physical injuries, contribute to eye strain, and lead to mental fatigue. Remind employees not only to pause their work periodically but also to stand up and walk around for five to 10 minutes every hour.

Putting Your Safety Message of the Day to Work

A consistent feedback loop of training, education, and practice is an essential component of a strong safety culture . Frequent safety moments are a great way to complement more extensive and rigorous training programs, as they allow you to reinforce concepts on a more frequent basis.

In industrial settings, safety moments can set the tone for the day. Whether you’re reviewing a common topic or describing a new risk, an engaging discussion can get workers focused on keeping themselves and their peers safe. Five minutes every morning to ensure everyone goes home healthy and happy is time well spent.

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Funny Safety Moment Ideas – Bringing Humor to Safety in the Workplace

Funny safety moment ideas sound somewhat contradictory. Safety tends to be a serious subject. It’s hard to find humor in a sliced finger or a workplace accident concussion. Or course, everyone should take safety policies and procedures seriously. But adding humor to the topic of safety at work can actually be beneficial to workers and safety managers.

According to research conducted by institutions like Stanford , MIT, London Business School, and Harvard, laughter relieves boredom and stress, activates creativity and collaboration, boosts well-being, and increases productivity. Humor can be a positive in the workplace as long as it’s in good taste and not counterproductive or condescending.

Think about it. Safety managers are consistently stressing the importance of safety in the workplace. Workers repeatedly hear the same thing over, and over, and over again. Repetition may be the mother of retention, but in many cases, people unconsciously tune out. There’s nothing more dangerous in an industrial workplace than a disengaged worker. But tell an amusing story, or talk about humorous safety moments on the job, and people tend to remember that. They might even find themselves chuckling throughout the day when they think about it. Which guarantees that they’re thinking about it!

A Different Angle

Instead of the same old boring presentations, why not prepare funny safety moment topics for meetings? Research shows that the human attention span is getting shorter, so maintaining employee interest during a meeting can be challenging. Why not try a different angle? It’s important to talk about the serious side of safety like regulations, statistics, fatalities, injuries, and workplace accidents. But adding humor helps employees relate and engage, which is often more effective in getting the message across.

Here are some ideas that can help make safety meetings more effective and even enjoyable:

  • Videos – You could put up a chart of stats and talk about how many injuries occurred in the workplace. Or you could show a funny safety moment video of Ben dancing around to music while using a box cutter – then cutting his finger. The video could end with a song like the Bee Gees “You Should be Dancing.” Instead, the song would say “You Shouldn’t be Dancing While Cutting” and show Ben nursing his bruised finger with a frown on his face.
  • Safety Talks – Funny safety moments for meetings could include funny safety talks by guest speakers. They can share stories of hilarious moments that could have gone wrong and show how implementing the appropriate safety procedure avoided a serious incident.
  • Games – Play a game. People enjoy games. They break up the monotony. Use some of the popular games like Charades and tailor it to safety. Have one person break a safety rule and do it in an entertaining manner, and everyone else must guess what rule that person is breaking.
  • Slogans – Have employees come up with unique slogans or jingles around safety. Give out a prize for the most popular slogan. For example, if you want to stress the importance of safety gloves, a slogan might be:

“Where the blade lingers – protect your fingers.” Underneath is a picture of a pair of safety gloves.

“Keep your brain from going flat – wear your hard hat!” Underneath is a picture of a falling beam.

Kind of corny, right? But the message is clear. How many jingles and slogans have you heard that are corny? Commercial jingles you remember, even from decades ago, prove that catchy sticks! You may walk away humming a song or jingle, repeating a slogan, or laughing—the point is, you will remember. It subconsciously triggers your brain to put on your hard hat and safety gloves. Although workers know the importance of these things, seeing numbers and stats is not as effective as a creative touch of humor.

Make Safety Something to Remember

Safety moments are a good way to get employees involved in the safety culture and keep safety at the forefront of their minds. They are short moments taken throughout the day to focus on effective practices in the workplace. Humor is just one way to do this. There are many other effective ways to incorporate a safety moment into your organization’s culture.

Safety in the workplace should not be taken lightly, but adding a funny safety moment doesn’t take away from a quality safety program. It’s more likely to capture attention and raise employee engagement in a way that other methods might not. Often a good laugh is just what people need to break up the day’s routine. There’s no harm. Have fun with funny safety moment ideas and remember—you can’t break a funny bone!

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    How late is too late for fireworks? 🧨 Here are the rules in Indiana, and how to stay safe

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    Fireworks are fun. Spending time in the emergency room? Not so much.

    Before lighting up that first sparkler, you should know a few things about fireworks in Indiana — the laws that affect you and the penalties you could face (we're talking felonies, here) for mishandling them. Sparkler-related injuries alone cost 600 people a trip to the emergency room in 2022, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission .

    Thousands are injured by fireworks every year leading up to July 4th. Here's what you should keep in mind when using them in the Hoosier State.

    What are the rules for fireworks in Indiana?

    • You must be an adult, 18 or older, to buy fireworks in Indiana.
    • Adults, 18 or older, must be present when children use or possess fireworks.
    • You can use fireworks only on your own property, the property of someone who has granted you permission to use fireworks, or a place designated by the Indiana State Fire Marshal for the discharge of consumer fireworks.
    • Fireworks are allowed between the hours of 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. any day except on Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and New Year's Eve unless a local ordinance says otherwise.

    What is the curfew for fireworks in Indiana?

    The times on the following dates are protected in Indiana for consumer use of fireworks and may not be prohibited by local ordinance:

    • June 29-July 3 : from 5 p.m. until two hours after sunset
    • July 4 : from 10 a.m. to midnight
    • July 5-9 : from 5 p.m. until two hours after sunset
    • Dec. 31 : from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.

    What fireworks are illegal in Indiana?

    Indiana recognizes two primary types of fireworks: consumer and display. You can find small consumer brand (1.4g fireworks) frequently sold at retail outlets across Indiana. Display fireworks (1.3g, which are considered more dangerous ) are illegal in Indiana without state and federal permits. If you plan on purchasing fireworks to celebrate July 4th, buy from a reputable dealer.

    Watch out for these warning signs when buying fireworks. They might be Illegal if:

    • The fireworks are in brown paper wrapping instead of cellophane.
    • The boxes have no graphics or markings.
    • The fireworks are being sold in a non-commercial location, such as a vehicle or residence.
    • The seller has no evidence of a receipt or commercial packaging.
    • The seller cannot say where the firework was originally purchased.

    If you spot any of these warning signs, don't buy those fireworks. The Department of Homeland Security in Indiana advises you to report the seller to the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) at 1-888-283-2662.

    Are cherry bombs illegal?

    Yes, cherry bombs — round, red explosive devices 1" in diameter and containing more than 50mg of powder — have been illegal in the U.S. since 1966. Other illegal fireworks that should be reported to law enforcement include M-80s, M-100s or silver salutes, M-250s, M-1000s or quarter sticks.

    What is the penalty for misusing fireworks in Indiana?

    Those who violate fireworks laws in Indiana can be charged with a class “C” infraction, according to the Indiana State Police . However, if a person recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally uses fireworks that damage property, they can be charged with a class A misdemeanor. The penalties get harsher if someone gets injured or dies.

    Here are five things you should know.

    • Anyone younger than 18 using fireworks when an adult is not present is subject to a Class C misdemeanor, which may result in a maximum fine of $500 per citation.
    • Illegal use of fireworks at an unapproved location is subject to a maximum fine of $500 per citation. Multiple citations in a five-year period result in a Class C misdemeanor, subject to a $500 fine and 60 days in jail.
    • Damaging someone else's property with fireworks is a Class A misdemeanor and can result in a $5,000 maximum fine and up to one year in prison.
    • Causing personal injury to someone else with fireworks is a Level 6 felony and may result in a $10,000 maximum fine and six months to 2 1/2 years in prison with an advisory sentence of one year.
    • A fatal fireworks accident is considered a Level 5 felony and may result in a $10,000 maximum fine and one to six years in prison with an advisory sentence of three years.

    These laws exist, of course, because people have been seriously injured by the careless use of fireworks.

    How many people go to the hospital because of fireworks?

    Fireworks are beautiful to watch, but can be deadly if misused.

    More than 10,000 people were treated for firework-related injuries in hospital emergency rooms across the country in 2022, in which 11 people died, according to the CPSC . Roughly 73% of those injuries occurred during the one month surrounding the Fourth of July Holiday.

    Children aged 5-9 were estimated to be the second most likely to go to the emergency room, according to earlier data by the CPSC. Burn wounds to hands and fingers were the most common type of injury treated overall.

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    How to stay safe around fireworks

    • Never smoke or consume alcohol when lighting fireworks.
    • Use extreme caution when lighting fireworks in the wind. Keep spectators away from where the wind is blowing to avoid smoke and possible debris.
    • Never place a part of your body directly over a firework or hold a firework in your hand when lighting.
    • Steer clear of others setting off fireworks. They can backfire or shoot off in the wrong direction.
    • Don't allow children to light or play with fireworks.
    • Parents should always supervise children when handling sparklers, which can burn up to 1,800 degrees or hotter.
    • Store fireworks in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children.
    • Never point a firework at another person.
    • Do not attempt to make or alter any fireworks or firework devices.
    • Always have a fire extinguisher or water supply, such as a hose or bucket of water, nearby.
    • Only light one firework at a time.
    • For ground-based devices such as fountains, according to Homeland Security, the perimeter should be 35 feet out.
    • For aerial devices, it should be 150 feet. Fireworks that don't go off when you light them can still explode.
    • Never attempt to re-light or fix a “dud” firework. Let duds sit for five or 10 minutes before you pick them up to dowse them in water.  
    • After a firework has finished burning, douse it with plenty of water before throwing it away to prevent starting a trash fire.

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    Detroiters make the best of fireworks night, but deserve more | Opinion

    Part of the fun of fireworks night in Detroit is finding the right spot to catch a view.

    Families set up chairs and grills at every street corner within viewing distance where there’s any sliver of daylight between buildings and trees in the direction of downtown Detroit and Windsor.

    Spectators lie on blankets in the middle of baseball fields or huddle in pickup beds alongside highway service drives. Some have even climbed atop parked tractor trailers in shipping yards, or scale tall fences, clinging to sharp metal for a glimpse of the show.

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    It's difficult to tell exactly where the fireworks will rise before the show begins, and many end up with little more than a squinting view of the uppermost bursts of light.

    Crowds throng downtown, of course, in Hart Plaza and Spirit Plaza and out on Belle Isle, the only official viewing areas the city makes available. Belle Isle reached capacity just after 6 p.m. Monday, hours before the display started.

    Meanwhile, most of Detroit’s riverfront parks, many of them sparkling with recent renovations, sit empty during the Ford Fireworks, guarded by police.

    Detroit's entire Riverwalk is closed for the fireworks, along with Riverside Park, Mt. Elliot Park, Gabriel Richard Park, Owen Park, Erma Henderson Park, Stockton Park, Maheras-Gentry Park, Alfred Brush Ford Park, Lakewood East Park and Mariner Park.

    It's been that way for years now, and for residents of the neighborhoods that surround those parks, it's infuriating.

    But the Detroit Police Department offers a pretty good reason for it:

    In 2017, a 46-year-old woman was shot just before the fireworks began, struck by a bullet during a dispute that didn’t involve her near the Spirit of Detroit statue. In 2013, a 37-year old man was killed about a mile from Hart Plaza during the fireworks show. In 2011, a 16-year old girl was shot in the leg as she and her friends walked near Atwater and Beaubien near the Renaissance Center. And in 2004, nine people were shot in Hart Plaza following an argument, according to Free Press archives.

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    Tipsy crowds in hot weather are difficult to police. Minor disputes can escalate quickly.

    So police have sought to concentrate fireworks night crowds in and around Hart Plaza, where spectators can be screened for weapons and watched over with a large police presence, Deputy Police Chief Franklin Hayes said last week.

    It works, he said. “The strategy that we are employing has a proven track record of success."

    It’s hard to argue with that.

    No one wants to see anyone hurt during this annual party.

    But being shut out of our parks on the night of the year we'd most like to be there is one of the many quiet sacrifices Detroiters so often make. We pay a little more in taxes, a lot more in insurance premiums. We deal with road closures and tight street parking during big events. Weapons detectors everywhere and flashing green lights from gas station security systems shining into our bedrooms at night.

    It’s all worth it to live in the city. We take the bad with the good.

    But at some point, some day, we need complete access to our own neighborhood parks.

    On a normal night, city parks technically close at 10 p.m. But on fireworks night, Detroiters should be able to walk to our pristine, award-winning riverfront havens and get a decent view of our own fireworks show.

    It’s a sacrifice we should not be expected to make forever.

    Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield took notice of the issue this week, noting that the park closures restrict access to fireworks viewing for many senior and disabled residents. She said Monday she is making efforts to begin conversations about how the city can be more accommodating to residents who find it difficult to view the fireworks in Hart Plaza and other high-traffic areas.

    Parks or no parks, with or without a full view, Detroiters are always going to find ways to make fireworks night a blast.

    Families and couples with their arms around each other lined the Bagley Street bridge over Interstate 75 near the Ambassador Bridge on Monday night, enjoying the warm breeze and the combined sounds and vibrations of fireworks in the distance and trucks passing into Canada below.

    The views of the show were fleeting and largely obstructed, but children chased each other around tents and coolers, adults squealed over sausages coming off grills, passing truckers blew horns for applause and motorcyclists popped wheelies to entertain the crowd, as did a man operating a stunting remote-control car mounted by a menacing Chucky doll.

    It'll always be a blast, but Sheffield's right. The prospect of eventually opening the parks for fireworks viewing is a good conversation to start.

    Keeping the growing crowds safe during our annual fireworks show is paramount, and no one should begrudge city leaders going to great lengths for that purpose.

    But let’s acknowledge that Detroiters shouldn’t have to settle for less, and start talking about how to ease our sacrifices.

    Khalil AlHajal is deputy editorial page editor of the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at [email protected]. Submit a letter to the editor at freep.com/letters and we may run it in print or online.

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    75-year-old John Force alert after fiery crash at Virginia Motorsports Park

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    FILE - Funny Car driver John Force looks to get back on track for the last day of qualifying at the NHRA Kansas Nationals at Heartland Park, May 21, 2016, in Topeka Kansas. Force raced to his record 157th NHRA victory on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at age 75, beating teammate Austin Prock in the Funny Car final at the NHRA New England Nationals. (Chris Neal/The Topeka Capital-Journal via AP)

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    DINWIDDIE, Va. (AP) — NHRA great John Force was alert and talking to safety workers immediately after a fiery, 300-mph crash Sunday in the Virginia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.

    John Force Racing said the 75-year-old Force was examined at the track by the NHRA Medical Team before being transported by medical helicopter to a facility for further evaluation.

    During the first round of Funny Car eliminations, the engine exploded Force’s car at the finish line, with the vehicle going across the centerline and striking the left concrete guard wall, then careening back across into the right wall.

    Three weeks ago in New Hampshire, Force raced to his record 157th NHRA victory and second of the season. In 2007 at age 58, Force was seriously injured in a racing crash in Ennis, Texas.

    “We’re keeping our pal John Force in our thought and prayers. He’s one tough cookie,” Tony Stewart, the former NASCAR star who now races in NHRA’s Top Fuel class, said on social media.

    On Sunday, long after Force’s accident, teammate Austin Prock won the Funny Car division, topping Bob Tasca III in the final round.

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    “(The trophy) is going straight to the hospital to John Force,” Prock said from the winners’ circle.

    “It’s just tough to see somebody go through that, especially when it’s somebody you really care about, but I know he’ll be back. We’re race car drivers and we have to flip the switch. I know John wanted us to be out here, going rounds and I’m glad we did our job.”

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