The document discusses the time it takes to implement various safety measures and programs versus how quickly an accident can destroy safety efforts. It notes that while it takes minutes to write rules, hours for meetings, weeks for programs, and months or years for full implementation and awards, an accident can destroy a lifetime of safety work in just a second. The message is intended to emphasize the importance of safety precautions and their fragility.

1. A SAFETY WORKER

2. IT TAKES A MINUTE
TO WRITE A
SAFETY RULE

3. IT TAKES HOURS
TO HOLD A SAFETY
MEETING

4. IT TAKES A WEEK
TO
PLAN A SAFETY
PROGRAMME.

5. IT TAKES A MONTH
TO
PUT IT IN PRACTICE

6. IT TAKES A YEAR TO
WIN A SAFETY
AWARD

7. IT TAKES A LIFE TIME
TO
MAKE A SAFETY
WORKER

8. BUT,
IT ONLY TAKES A
SECOND TO DESTROY IT
ALL IN AN ACCIDENT

9. A MESSAGE FROM…..
Chaminda Jayaweera