Post on 19-Jun-2015
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2. Blind Man Activity Hazard Analysis on Elephant Safety The wise man needed something extra to reinforce the self-worth of his blind men. So he tasked his blind men with conducting an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) to improve worker safety around elephants. One blind man protested, How can we possibly improve safety for experienced workers: WE ARE (expletive) BLIND! Unfazed, the wise man started the brainstrorming session with the blind men. The blind man who described the elephant as a giant spear recommended metal vests to protect workers from the spear. The blind man who described the elephant as a pillar recommended grantite sandal covers to protect worker toes from impact. The blind man who described the elephant as a wall recommended wooden scaffolding to protect workers from falls. The blind man who described the elephant as a rope -- still reeling from a swat across his face -- recommended face shields to protect workers from eye injury. The wise man noted safety measures on a rock tablet: Blind Man AHA on Elephant SafetyThe wise man then read the existing AHA to the blind menthe one being used by experienced workers with routine encounters with elephants. The blind men were stunned to discover the existing AHA missed basic hazards identified by the blind men. The wise man proceeded to explain why experienced workers with nornal eyesight become blind to elephant safety hazards, and jeopardize their safety.