Horseplay

I know you may think some pranks are harmless such as the old switch the polarity on the welder or get the green as grass worker to catch the welding fumes with a garbage bag or mess with someone’s PPE. Even though no one is intended to get injured, it’s still a very real possibility. Now when it comes to more physical pranks such as tripping, pushing or hitting, the outcome is inevitable… Someone will get hurt.

If you see such horseplay taking place please ask the participants to stop or report it. I know you’re thinking you don’t want to “rat” or “tell” on your coworkers, but the truth is you could be saving them from an injury or even death. Make sure not to encourage this behaviour, no laughing or egging on. If you’re engaging in horseplay and someone asks you to stop, listen. They aren’t being a poor sport or boring, they have your best interest in mind. Every company on site will have their own horseplay policy. These policies are in place to protect you, not to make your day mundane. Your safety is no game.