Safety meetings: the plot twist

Ever notice how safety meetings can feel like a bad stand-up routine? You try your best to get the folks to pay attention, but the punchline is always the same: compliance is key! It’s a real challenge to keep it light when we all know how serious things can get on the tracks. What are some of the funniest things you’ve had to say to get people to focus on safety?

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, I hear you — ‘compliance is key’ gets old fast. I’ve started using props during our safety talks, like a rubber chicken, to lighten the mood. It was a hit last time, but I’m curious, what’s your go-to tactic to keep folks engaged?

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Totally get that! A rubber chicken might just beat my ‘compliance is key’ routine. Got any other props in mind, @baker20?

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