Harvey Mackay Column- Think Safety, Work Safely
Harvey Mackay’s June 2026 column urges employees to treat safety as a constant, mindful practice rather than a checklist. He opens with a memorable “NO SNICKERING” candy‑bar reminder that was issued after three recordable injuries, emphasizing that even routine tasks can cause harm. Citing National Safety Month and a quote from TV producer Rob Long, Mackay frames safety as a collective state of mind. He outlines five core reasons safety matters—protecting employees, avoiding legal and financial penalties, boosting productivity, enhancing reputation, and reducing costs—supported by a Benjamin Franklin proverb. The column recounts a “Safety Day” obstacle‑course exercise at another factory that transformed a skeptical worker into a safety advocate, illustrating experiential learning. Mackay then describes how he launched a comprehensive safety‑awareness campaign in his own expanding manufacturing operation, featuring workshops, employee‑shared experiences, and rapid reporting of hazards, which led to the early detection of a dangerous machine fault and a measurable drop in incidents. The piece concludes with a moral that safety is not merely a rule but a way of life.
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Snickers Reminder: No Snickering on Routine Tasks
A candy‑bar giveaway with a “NO SNICKERING – EVEN ROUTINE TASKS CAN HURT!” note, launched after three recordable injuries at MackayMitchell Envelope Company.