1. Protect Your Eyes from Debris – Safety glasses shield your eyes from flying particles, dust, and shavings, especially when working with wood, metal, or other materials.
2. Prevent Chemical Splashes – If you work with chemicals, safety glasses protect against harmful splashes that could cause burns, irritation, or blindness.
3. Block Harmful Radiation – Some safety glasses are designed to protect against UV rays, lasers, or intense light sources that can damage your vision.
4. Reduce the Risk of Eye Injuries – Workplace accidents involving tools, machinery, or even sports activities can lead to eye injuries, which safety glasses help prevent.
5. Compliance with Safety Regulations – Many industries require protective eyewear to meet health and safety standards, ensuring both personal and legal protection.
It was just another day on-site—until it wasn’t. Dave, our beloved but perpetually distracted co-worker, was strolling across the yard. He was blissfully unaware. Several hundred pounds of steel were making an unscheduled visit right above his head.
Cue the slow-motion moment: The crane hook swung. Dave walked. Gravity did its thing… Just as disaster loomed, someone yelled “HEADS UP!” (which, ironically, is the worst advice when something is falling).
Dave instinctively dove like a footballer avoiding a red card, landing in a pile of sawdust. The hook? Missed him by inches. The foreman? Turned three shades paler. And Dave? He got a new nickname: “Near-Miss” Dave.
Funny in hindsight? Maybe. A serious safety reminder?
Picture this: You’re walking through the site, humming a tune, feeling like the king (or queen) of productivity. Suddenly—WHOOSH!—your foot finds a tiny but mighty oil spill, and before you know it, you’re performing an Olympic-level backflip worthy of a slow-motion replay.
As you soar through the air, time slows down. You think, Is this how Batman feels before he lands a punch? Nope. Because instead of gracefully sticking the landing, you crash flat on your back like a fallen tree. Dignity? Gone.
And this, dear friends, is why we clean up spills.
Slipping on oil isn’t just embarrassing—it’s dangerous. So, clean up spills!
Stay safe, stay upright, and remember—oil belongs in machines, not under your feet!
Engaging and memorable cartoons that communicate your safety message in a way that people will understand and remember.
Are you looking for a way to make your health and safety messages stick? Look no further than a safety cartoon! Safety cartoons are a fun and engaging way to communicate your message, and they’re sure to be remembered by your audience.
Safety cartoons are a great way to communicate a variety of health and safety messages, including:
Hazard awareness: Cartoons and cartoon strips can be used to illustrate workplace hazards and how to avoid them.
Safe work practices: Cartoons can be used to demonstrate safe work practices on the shopfloor.
PPE training: Cartoons can be used to train employees on the proper use of personal protection equipment.
Behavioral safety: Cartoons can be used to promote positive safety behaviors.
Safety cartoons can help highlight dangers in the workplace. Slips and trips are the most common cause of injury at work. On average, they cause 40 per cent of all reported major injuries and can also lead to other types of serious accidents. Slips and trips are also the most reported injury to members of the public. In many instances, straightforward measures can readily control risks, for example ensuring spillages are cleaned up promptly so people do not slip.
A good risk management system will help you identify problem areas, decide what to do, act on decisions made and check that the steps taken have been effective.
