Imagine a team of young, eager hockey players, each with a stick in hand and a puck at their feet. Now imagine that, like the infinite monkey, they are given no direction, no goals, no strategy. They skate endlessly, sticks clashing and pucks flying, but with no understanding of the positions, plays, or teamwork necessary […]
Author: Chad
The Perils of Sacrificing Safety for Productivity: Lessons from “The Monkey’s Paw”
In the chilling tale of “The Monkey’s Paw” by W.W. Jacobs, a seemingly benign magical artifact grants its holder three wishes, but with a horrific twist: each wish comes with unforeseen consequences, often resulting in tragedy. This story serves as a powerful metaphor for the real-world implications of sacrificing safety for the sake of increased […]
The Sisyphean Struggle: Enforcing Corporate Safety Programs
In the world of corporate safety, enforcing and maintaining a robust safety program can often feel like a Sisyphean task, reminiscent of the ancient Greek myth of Sisyphus. In the myth, Sisyphus was condemned to roll a boulder up a hill, only to have it roll back down every time he neared the top, forcing […]