Rights and responsibilities

I attended a program on the occasion of 134th birth anniversary of Dr B.R.Amdekar. Dr N.Siddoji Rao, Academic Director, Government of Andhra Pradesh in his address made an important statement which is applicable even in safety field. He has come up by undergoing all sufferings in his life and his speech was very good and highly motivational.

He stated that while many ask for their rights, very few take responsibility and accountability. Applying to safety in work place, while we are right in asking for a safe work place, it is also our responsibility that we follow safe procedures, ensure safe working conditions without bypassing or defeating safety systems, check for availability of safety systems provided before starting a work, use personal protective equipment provided, undergo training in all sincerity to understand and implement instead of mere attendance or like a leisure period, report lapses or nearmisses in the work area so as to take action for safety, etc.