Task	Time Invested	100 Repetitions
Walking down steps instead of jumping off combine	7 seconds	12 minutes
Walking around an auger instead of stepping over it	2 seconds	3 1/2 minutes
Engaging cylinder locks on combine when working near or under head	30 seconds	50 minutes
Getting off mower to pick up something instead of leaning over to pick it up as you drive by	20 seconds	33 minutes

Statistically, employees are six times more likely to experience accidents or injuries as a result of unsafe behaviors than unsafe working conditions.   One large insurance firm reported that 92% of their injury and workers' compensation claims occurred because workers were not performing their tasks properly.

Why do employees continue to take shortcuts on the job? Is it the demands of the job? Is the employee attempting to impress his or her boss with their level of production? What can you do to change the mindset?

• Prioritize safety over speed
• Communicate with employees about safety behaviors
• Emphasize your organization's values of workplace safety
• Point out job hazards so that employees are aware of their present dangers
• Enforce safety checklists to prevent employees from skipping steps 
• Discipline employees who break safety rules and take shortcuts
• Remind experienced employees to maintain their diligence in following safety procedures and not become complacent

Remember - there is no shortcut to safety. Time invested in performing a task safely is minimal when compared to the high financial and emotional costs associated with death, injury and disability!