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Category Archives: SAFETY FAILS

I’m Very Safety Conscious When Driving the Van (says Stan)

I’m very safety consciousWhenever driving vanUse the right equipmentAlways, when I can…. I always wear my boots…… Don MatthewsJune 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 29, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:humour, poetry, safety fail, timber, van3 Comments on I’m Very Safety Conscious When Driving the Van (says Stan)

Stan Fixes the Compressors

Compressors, I’m an expertFixing them’s my bizExtremely safety consciousI’ll fix them where they is…. I work best in my flip-flops……. Call Stan when your compressor needs compressingDiscount for 100th floor……. Don MatthewsJune 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 29, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:compressors, humour, poetry, safety fail, tower block5 Comments on Stan Fixes the Compressors

Stan Digs Into a Motor

Why waste pneumatic energyWhen I can look from hereI’ve got it Perc no problemsCan jump right down from here…. Good on you Stan…… Don MatthewsJune 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 28, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:Cars, humour, poetry, safety fail, stan, workshop3 Comments on Stan Digs Into a Motor

Just a Few More Inches Perc

Just a few more inches PercDamn, we work so wellSafety is our mottoI never once have fell Thanks to you buddy…… Perc has his hard hat on. Very safety conscious….. Don MatthewsJune 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 28, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:humour, ladder, poetry, safety fail, stan, workmen6 Comments on Just a Few More Inches Perc

Stan and Perc at Work

We are happy workersStan and Perc us twoSafety is our mottoSafety first we do…. Don MatthewsJune 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 27, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:builders, humour, poetry, safety fail10 Comments on Stan and Perc at Work

Third World Countries Allow This

My verse this time’s not humourousThis photo is no wayAllowed in our world countriesWhat more can I say?…. Bangladesh sewer cleaner at work.No protection, no mask, no glovesTruly sad Don MatthewsJune 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 26, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:bangladesh, poetry, safety fail, sewer cleaner, third world country8 Comments on Third World Countries Allow This

Don’t Worry Stan I’m Holding You

As you are my buddyQuick, fix what’s down there wrongI’ll do my best to hold youJust don’t be there too long…. (muffled) big problem down here Perc…… Don MatthewsJune 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 26, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:humour, manhole, poetry, safety fail, workers4 Comments on Don’t Worry Stan I’m Holding You

Stan and Perc at Work

OK Stan just tip itTip it next to meNo probs, I’ll hear it comingDon’t worry you can’t see…. Don MatthewsJune 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 25, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:front end loader, humour, poetry, safety fail, workers6 Comments on Stan and Perc at Work

I’m Gonna Break This Brickwork

I’m gonna break this brickwork withMy favourite go-tool toolUse fiercest concentration(Safety is my rule)….. One dedicated worker…… Don MatthewsJune 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 25, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:demolition, humour, jackhammer, poetry, safety fail4 Comments on I’m Gonna Break This Brickwork

Light Switch (Stan installed)

I am an aged care residentGone dark, needs turn on lightShit! what’s that loud whoop whooping sound?I just switched on a light?…. Manager John – I think we need to call installer Stan back……. I nearly had a heart attack John…… Don MatthewsJune 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 24, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:aged care, fire alarm, humour, light switch, poetry3 Comments on Light Switch (Stan installed)

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