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Goggles

Shit I left my goggles homeWhat can I substituteJust finished this, have good ideaProblem solved, you beaut…. Don MatthewsJune 2021 Shared with dVerse

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 10, 2021June 11, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:goggles, humour, poetry, safety fail, welding14 Comments on Goggles

Stan and Perc on a Ladder Job

We’ve just been on a ladder jobLadders, Perc and meUsed our heads and safety firstWith all ladders, three…. Don MatthewsJune 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 9, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:builders, humour, ladder, poetry, safety fail4 Comments on Stan and Perc on a Ladder Job

Second Floor Delivery

Just bought myself a delivery vanTo reach the second floorNeed to watch the power linesAs parcels upward soar…. Don MatthewsJune 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 9, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:delivery van, humour, parcel delivery, poetry, power lines, safety fail4 Comments on Second Floor Delivery

Trampoline

I have to take our trampolineCloseby, round to me mateMy son has told me, dad you mightMight be tempting fate…. No problems son….. Shortly after this photo he was fined for travelling 10mph in a 40mph zone and causing a traffic jam Don MatthewsJune 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 8, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:car, humour, poetry, safety fail, trampoline2 Comments on Trampoline

Taking the Box Home

Just bought this box (must get it home)Not thinking so immenseApplied the rules of safety firstAnd used my common sense…. Don MatthewsJune 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 8, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:humour, poetry, safety fail, scooter2 Comments on Taking the Box Home

Have Job to do on Ceiling

Have job to do on ceilingLike playing on the edgeHave job to to on ceilingMy ladder for a ledge…. One of Stan’s trainees…. Don MatthewsJune 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 6, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:electrician, humour, poetry, safety fail8 Comments on Have Job to do on Ceiling

Stan Cleans His Mixer

Cementing, when I’ve finishedMy mixer I must cleanEvery little cornerCorner where it’s been…. Don MatthewsJune 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 5, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:cement mixer, humour, poetry, safety fail3 Comments on Stan Cleans His Mixer

Charging the Electric car

I’m always safety consciousWhen car is on the chargeWater/power must never mixIf car be small or large……. Don MatthewsJune 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 4, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:charging, electic car, humour, poetry, safety fail5 Comments on Charging the Electric car

Stan’s Good Idea Co. Inc.

We had to get this aircon upI’ve got idea says StanHe isn’t so dumb after allSmart, clever he is, Stan…. Good onya Stan…… Don MatthewsJune 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 3, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:airconditioner, forklift, humour, poetry, safety fail2 Comments on Stan’s Good Idea Co. Inc.

Safety Fifth

One buckle offNext one onWhere did I put it now?Where has it gone? Don MatthewsJune 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryJune 2, 2021Posted inSAFETY FAILSTags:humour, poetry, safety fail2 Comments on Safety Fifth

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