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Category Archives: SAFETY FAILS

Electrician

I am an electricianReady at the callI’m very good at balancingRarely ever fall…. Don MatthewsApril 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 20, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:electrician, humour, poetry13 Comments on Electrician

Stan and Perc Work Out a Plan

How to reach across a voidThe problem challenged StanConsulting with his workmate PercThey came up with a plan…. Don MatthewsApril 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 20, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:humour, ladder, painting, poetry, safety13 Comments on Stan and Perc Work Out a Plan

I Am a Happy Welder

I am a happy welderI’m into safety firstMaking sparks is all great funWatch my sparky bursts…. Do you like my sparky burst?…. Don MatthewsApril 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 18, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:humour, poetry, welder3 Comments on I Am a Happy Welder

I’m Gonna Try a Bike Trick

I’m gonna try a trick I sawAt the motor showRevving up, check line of sightLooks easy, here I go…. Don MatthewsApril 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 8, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:humour, motorbike, poetry2 Comments on I’m Gonna Try a Bike Trick

Stan and Perc Practice a Very Useful Thing

Stan and Perc are practicingThis very useful thingIt takes a lot of practiceThis very useful thing…. Don MatthewsApril 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 5, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:humour, poetry, work safetyLeave a comment on Stan and Perc Practice a Very Useful Thing

Branch

I know just how to do thisI’ve practised in my headA simple operationOf which I’ve also read…. Wasn’t quite meant to go like that…… Don MatthewsApril 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryApril 4, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:humour, poetry, safety, tree, tree felling8 Comments on Branch

Dozer Driver

I’m gonna drive a dozerWhen I’m grown-up, strongMove the dirt from here to thereWhere it does belong…. Don MatthewsMarch 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMarch 28, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:bulldozer, child play, poetry, toy4 Comments on Dozer Driver

Stan the Pressure Water Guy

Stan’sour pressure water guyCleans dirty cars all dayLunchbreak sees a different sideInventiveness on spray…. Don MatthewsMarch 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMarch 28, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:carwash, humour, poetry3 Comments on Stan the Pressure Water Guy

Happy Little Driller

I’m gonna drill a holeI’ve done it once beforeThe hole it turned out very niceNow gonna drill some more….. Don MatthewsMarch 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMarch 23, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:drilling, poetry, safety21 Comments on Happy Little Driller

Stan and Perc at Lunchbreak

Lunchbreak Perc, time on our handsLet’s go see what we can findThe backhoe’s sitting doing nothing, just idleI’m quite sure the boss won’t mind….. Don MatthewsMarch 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryMarch 11, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:construction, poetry, safety6 Comments on Stan and Perc at Lunchbreak

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