Before it is too late

Summary

Rafi, a shipyard worker, prioritizes productivity over safety, disregarding personal protective equipment (PPE) and noise-induced hearing loss risks. His attitude changes after a near-fatal accident and subsequent deafness, leading to regret for not heeding safety advice.

Takeaways

• 👷 Rafi has been working in a shipyard for three years and values productivity highly.
• 👎 Rafi's supervisor appreciates him, but he disregards safety measures, prioritizing work progress.
• 🚧 Rafi feels that the emphasis on safety by his colleagues hinders productivity.
• 😟 Rafi is uncomfortable with personal protective equipment (PPE) and avoids wearing it.
• 👂 Rafi believes he has developed immunity to the noise in the shipyard, dismissing the need for ear protection.
• 🤕 An accident occurs, and Rafi's life is saved by the timely intervention of safety personnel.
• 🏥 Rafi suffers from a head injury and noise-induced deafness as a result of the accident.
• 📢 The deafness is attributed to prolonged exposure to excessive noise, which could have been prevented with proper hearing protection.
• 💔 Rafi expresses deep regret for not heeding the advice of his colleagues and safety personnel.
• ⏳ The incident serves as a turning point in Rafi's life, highlighting the importance of safety and the consequences of ignoring it.

Q & A

How long has Rafi been working in the shipyard?

Rafi has been working in the shipyard for three years.

What is Rafi's attitude towards productivity at work?

Rafi values productivity highly and believes it is the most important aspect of his job.

Why does Rafi feel uncomfortable wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?

Rafi feels uncomfortable wearing PPE because he dislikes it and believes it slows down his work progress.

What does Rafi think about the safety measures taken by his coworkers?

Rafi thinks that his coworkers are too safe and that their safety measures decrease productivity.

Who is the person Rafi fears the most in the shipyard?

Rafi fears the safety personnel the most because they are seen as troublesome and slow down production.

What is Rafi's opinion on wearing earplugs and safety glasses?

Rafi believes he has built up immunity to the noise in the shipyard and does not see the need for earplugs or safety glasses.

What incident led to a change in Rafi's life?

Rafi's life changed when he had an accident at work and was saved by a safety personnel member.

What was the aftermath of Rafi's accident?

After the accident, Rafi recovered from a head injury but suffered from noise-induced deafness.

What did Rafi learn from the safety personnel after his accident?

Rafi learned that his deafness was due to prolonged exposure to excessive noise, which could have been prevented with proper hearing protection.

How does Rafi feel about his past decisions regarding safety?

Rafi is devastated and regrets not listening to the advice regarding safety measures, but realizes it is too late to change the outcome.