#safety

Every time I go to the BTC I get sick. What am I doing wrong? Are there certain foods I need to avoid?

For most of us, we're going into office full time. I am not in an office that requires people to go in office every day (yet).

Just remember, stay safe. This is just a job. Jobs are not worth our lives. Be careful driving in the parking lots.

I'm sorry this is happening.

https://www.reuters.com/business/nasdaq-futures-take-lead-after-nvidia-forecast-refuels-ai-trade-2026-08-27/

Management’s obsession with hitting a rigid, daily efficiency percentage has created a completely broken, circular game of finger-pointing. What’s worse is that these impossible metrics are actively creating an unsafe working environment.
Here is the daily reality: local foreman gives the crew a specific job assignment. The crew completes the assignment exactly as directed, but because the work assigned doesn't automatically equal management's "magic number" for the day, the foreman gets chewed out by their boss.
Instead of pushing back up the chain and explaining that the crew did exactly what they were told to do, middle management tries to point the blame directly on the craft to save their own skin.
The absurdity is off the charts. We are talking about the exact same foremen who assigned the work in the first place, and the exact same foremen who are sitting behind multiple high-def cameras running ops tests and watching our every single move. They see exactly what we are doing every minute of the shift, yet they still look us in the eye and ask why the numbers are low.
What the system completely ignores is reality. Nowhere in these calculations are we allowed to add to our time for things that are completely out of our control.
Our guess? Higher management is trying to figure out how to navigate away from traditional, publicized layoffs. By making up completely unrealistic performance metrics, they can stress people out or manufacture failures.
When the only logical answer we can give a foreman is, "You gave us the job, you tell us," it shows just how detached the metric system is from actual field operations. If you're going to manage by a spreadsheet to squeeze the craft, at least look out the window to see the unsafe environment you are building on the ground.

Sam's can be a very strange place at times. They added lidar to most of our forklifts but not all of them to help stop accidents. Just like life, accidents companywide still continue to happen. As a result, they bought several new forklifts that have lidar already installed to have all the lifts use lidar. Lidar is technology that is used to slow the lift down if the Lidar sees an obstacle or something that might be blocking the path of travel. The odd thing is that they never got rid of the old lifts that don't have lidar. If they are so unsafe, why aren't they gone.
The truth is that the lifts were never the problem. It was the person driving the lift and, or the people around the lift not paying attention to is going on. That's how most accidents happen. If you put the wrong person on a lift, it's just a matter of time no matter what tech it has.

That should mean we're safe from layoffs for a while, right?

A severe weather alert caused significant disruption for businesses and individuals in Chicago. The tornado warning prompted immediate safety measures across the city. High-rise workers and tourists at Navy Pier were among those affected by the alert. Emergency protocols were enacted to ensure public safety during the storm threat. The event highlighted the impact of weather emergencies on urban environments.

Chicago, Illinois

https://www.nbcchicago.com/video/top-videos-home/how-a-chicago-tornado-warning-impacted-high-rise-workers-navy-pier-tourists/3973917/

We were assigned an "active assailant preparedness" compliance course and it feels so dystopian. A bad AI is telling me to "prepare to survive". It implied some people are emotionally unstable and might get violent if you discuss current events.

It's hard to listen to and not feel horrified/angry.

https://www.foxbusiness.com/fox-news-lifestyle/faa-orders-inspections-hundreds-boeing-737-max-jets-potential-cracks

I'm petrified this will be used as a reason to rob people of their safety nets in any of the future rounds, and we all know more rounds are coming.

Why does nobody address the condition of the offices and the health hazards they may impose. Conditions are extremely unsanitary, and I believe as an organization we can do better…how do we gain some momentum in this regard as going into the office is required, but there is no care around, cleaning areas, and air quality is very questionable. Where do we start so we can improve?

Here's a pet peeve. Why isn't company policy being enforced? Company policy explicitly says that 2 people must be in the store at all times. Why is this policy not being enforced? And why are DL's conveniently looking the other way on this? Strictly following this policy would help a lot, because then corporate would see how bad things really are when they see the amount of stores that would open late and close early every day.

Heard that there was a noticeable UCI at the Nanticoke refinery on the morning of July 19th. Anyone have the scoop?

Was everyone okay? What units were impacted?

Dr. Chris Mullen

Helping leaders work better, lead better, live better • Author, Better at Life • Keynote speaker

Your best people quit quietly Long before they resign. Top performers leave when you waste their potential.

Here are 9 real reasons they stay:

Free lunch won't keep your best people.

Neither will:

• Happy hours
• Casual Fridays
• Fooz ball tables
• Fancy coffee machines

What actually matters:

1️⃣ Genuine Appreciation.
↳ Not empty praise, but meaningful recognition.
↳ Celebrating their impact, not just their output.

2️⃣ Work That Matters.
↳ Problems worth solving, not just tasks to complete.
↳ Autonomy to make meaningful decisions.

3️⃣ Bigger Purpose.
↳ Connection to company mission that inspires.
↳ Building something they're proud to talk about.

4️⃣ Fair Compensation.
↳ Paying for impact, not just market rate.
↳ Clear path to growth in both role and rewards.

5️⃣ Leaders Who Fight For Them.
↳ Protecting their time like it's precious (it is).
↳ Having their back when it matters most.

6️⃣ Psychological Safety.
↳ Freedom to take smart risks.
↳ Trust to experiment and learn.

7️⃣ Real Influence.
↳ Voice in strategic decisions.
↳ Ideas that turn into action.

8️⃣ Rapid Growth.
↳ Challenges that stretch their capabilities.
↳ Skills that compound their value.

9️⃣ Life Beyond Work.
↳ Success without sacrifice.
↳ Energy for what matters outside work.

Great talent stays where their potential is unleashed.
Not contained. They stay where their impact is clear.
Not confused. They stay where leadership gets this right.

Dear EMHC Team,

After several site visits, I have identified a recurring operational concern: an alarming level of cranial uniformity among the male population.

At this point, I am no longer confident that there are multiple individuals involved. It is entirely possible that EMHC employs one bald gentleman who simply changes safety glasses and shirts throughout the day.

For safety and identification purposes, I propose the following corrective actions:

1. Mandatory name tags with large font.
2. Optional mustache differentiation program.
3. Assignment of unique call signs (e.g., Bald Eagle, Bald Eagle II, The Chrome Dome, Captain Reflective Surface).
4. Investigation into whether baldness is an unofficial leadership competency at EMHC.

Please advise whether this phenomenon is due to genetics, stress, or prolonged exposure to refinery air.

Respectfully,

A Concerned Observer

I would have thought that air quality being in the hazardous range would have been justification to work from home but I reckon not.

Anyone in Value org , especially Miami folks git any update/ call. Are we all safe

Post your questions here so we can reference them if we actually get a Q&A session. Although I have my doubts because the stars and planets have to align first before execs even think about providing answers. Maybe just maybe the tone deaf executives will take questions from the audience. Or maybe they won’t and the questions are already screened days in advance.

How does the business justify forcing an employee to travel upwards of 100 minutes each way all week long when said employee was hired as a remote employee?

How does the business justify a microscopic raise of 1.25% when the RTO mandate has cost me $2000+ per month in commute, daycare costs and hours away from my family? Additionally how does the business justify a 30% compensation increase for the CEO when his own workers are struggling?

How do I save for retirement when I have to reduce or eliminate my contributions just to pay for this RTO lifestyle?

As a female I feel unsafe every time I step foot in town. How does the business justify making decisions behind the safety of executive security to force thousands of employees into downtown Pittsburgh when there have been two homic--es within a block or two or the headquarters. Plus rampant crime, open air dr-g use, bus stop fights, unpredictable homeless, human fe_ces along the sidewalk. Crime happens but there hasn’t been a single chirp regarding safety.

Appreciation week…sigh. What did you win? Reminds me when I was awarded - I mean earned a PNC branded ballpoint pen for my 5th anniversary. Yes I got a pen for 5 years of work.

Lastly, where is the data? The business shills this idea that RTO is to foster innovation and a more inclusive workplace. But after 2+ months I have witnessed the exact opposite. My senior developers left for better jobs. There is no innovation. Just loud obnoxious chatter because everyone is on Teams calls therefore proving everyone is remote with respect to everyone else. We will occasionally push or cancel standup because some team members are caught in traffic. We never canceled standup while we were all WFH. Our progress has slowed, our results are turning sour and our team morale is living at rock bottom.

BNSF utilizing drones to track worker performance and efficiency, while operations testing as a secondary measure…. “In the event a violation of company policy or safety violation is viewed” during the process of rail and equipment inspections in yard and mechanical facilities.

Does no invite mean we're safe?

In New Jersey they have reached 50k double wood poles that they need to transfer and remove. Some over 9 years old. The state is looking at setting fines for any over 90 days for safety reasons and to make money. Verizon's reason is they don't have enough crews to handle it. In reality it has to be done with expense dollars which they don't want to spend.

They're backfilling communication techs in D9.

We are safe.

https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/ford-recalls-741195-suvs-pickups-after-transmission-defect-raises-rollaway-risk-nhtsa

My store has

1. Rodents
2. Lack of a/c
3. Filthy carpet and fitting rooms
4. No working price checkers
5. Tremendously understaffed
6. A disconnected, not present store manager
7. A RVP who is in the store maybe once a month if that, for like 30 minutes
8. A lack of handicapped accessible fitting rooms, isles, and restrooms
9. A parking lot with pot holes big enough to swallow your car
10. mold and mildew
11. Leaking ceiling in office
12. Plumbing issues
13. No safety and security protocols that actually make sense and help managers and leads/key holders

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to maintain the towers. The general contractor then hires cheap, underpaid, unsafe, and sometimes undocumented labor to maintain the towers. VZ knows this, but can claim ignorance (we hired E/// to maintain it, not our problem....). Willful ignorance on the part of VZ. Happening across the country.

https://wirelessestimator.com/articles/2026/verizons-move-on-carolina-west-wireless-gives-fcc-chairman-carr-a-clear-leverage-point-on-contractor-commitments/

Directly from the article:
Ericsson, which Verizon selected as a preferred supplier despite that company having eliminated its entire U.S. field services operation in October 2023 — laying off approximately 750 employees — has no self-performing crews and will subcontract the work it has been awarded. That subcontract market is where undocumented workers, misclassified 1099 labor, and suppressed safety standards are most concentrated.

Any employees injured or ki-led?

I have heard of a lot of crime in the Buckhead Lenox area near the office.

Senator Bernie Sanders targeted a Jacksonville maritime company. He accused the firm of illegal union-busting. Sanders also cited unsafe work conditions. A worker death reportedly occurred there. The company also conducted recent layoffs.

Jacksonville, Florida

https://www.news4jax.com/video/news/2026/06/15/sen-bernie-sanders-criticizes-jacksonville-maritime-company-after-worker-death-layoffs/

How is Belk going to keep this one quiet?! This
Happened on Saturday 06/13/2026.

At approximately 1:11 PM today, a Greenville Police Officer stationed at Haywood Mall heard what sounded like g-nshots coming from the plaza located between Macy's and Belk. The officer quickly moved to the area and found a female with a g-nshot wound to her foot. The officer then proceeded to Belk, where he discovered a male with a g-nshot wound to the shoulder/neck area. He relayed information to responding officers and was able to provide descriptions of the suspects who fled the scene.

The incident appears to have been isolated and began when two groups of individuals, who knew each other, got into a verbal altercation that escalated into gunfire. The female victim with the foot injury was a bystander and not involved in the dispute. Both victims are in stable condition.

One of the individuals who fired a we-pon has been arrested; he is 17 years old. Detectives are still working to identify the other individuals who discharged firearms.

The ExxonMobil Operations Integrity Management System (OIMS) is a comprehensive framework designed to manage safety, security, health, and environmental risks across the organization, ensuring operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Purpose and Importance
The OIMS framework establishes common expectations for managing the inherent risks associated with ExxonMobil's operations. It emphasizes the importance of Operations Integrity (OI), which encompasses all aspects of the business that can impact personnel safety, process safety, security, health, and environmental performance. The system is integral to ExxonMobil's commitment to conducting business responsibly and sustainably, ensuring that safety and environmental considerations are prioritized in all operations.

Key Components of OIMS
11 Elements of OIMS: The framework consists of 11 key elements that guide the implementation of effective management systems. These elements include:

(1) Management Leadership, Commitment, and Accountability
(2) Risk Assessment and Management
(3) Facilities Design and Construction
(4) Information/Documentation
(5) Personnel and Training
(6) Operations and Maintenance
(7) Management of Change
(8) Third-Party Services
(9) Incident Investigation and Analysis
(10) Community Awareness and Emergency Preparedness
(11) Operations Integrity Assessment and Improvement

Continuous Improvement: OIMS is designed to be a dynamic framework that is periodically updated to reflect new insights and best practices. This includes strengthening expectations related to leadership, environmental performance, and behavior-based safety

Commitment to Safety: ExxonMobil promotes a culture where all employees and contractors are responsible for managing risks and ensuring safety. The framework encourages personal accountability and proactive intervention to prevent incidents, aligning with the company's vision of a workplace where "Nobody Gets Hurt"

Implementation and Evaluation
The application of the OIMS framework is mandatory across all ExxonMobil operations, with a focus on design, construction, and operational phases. Management is responsible for ensuring that systems are in place and effective, with ongoing evaluations to assess compliance with the framework's expectations. This includes internal and external assessments to gauge the effectiveness of the OIMS implementation .

In summary, ExxonMobil's OIMS is a critical component of its operational strategy, aimed at enhancing safety, environmental stewardship, and overall operational integrity through structured management practices and continuous improvement efforts.

Ethanol cars on fire and in the river.

Derailed in Morgan County Tennessee

This new interview by Dan is the nuke. Feels like everything everyone will be impacted by the news from Dan. He is literally telling us major cuts in high volume will be the norm. Expect layoffs in perpetuity. Everyone in CS is vulnerable. No such thing as safe roles. This will create a lot of chatter in the company expect aggressive moves coming from the top

The massive Cinco is occurring in the parking lot at the Jacksonville Florida campus is wild. I can’t believe people park in that parking lot or in that garage. It’s a dead deadly disaster waiting to happen..

No fix available. Keep making your payments while driving a rental. So sad.

Ford is telling 4,653 Bronco Sport and Maverick owners to stop driving their vehicles immediately. The truck and SUV might have front lower control arm ball joints that were not assembled correctly. If they fail while the vehicle is being driven, drivers could lose steering control. This significantly increases the risk of a crash.

The recall impacts 2021 to 2026 models and Ford is advising owners to check online to see if their vehicle is included in the campaign. If it is, the vehicle will be towed to a dealership for inspection and repair. Some customers will also have the option of having their vehicle inspected at home via mobile service technicians.

The recall hasn’t been posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration yet, so details are limited. However, the automaker said “dealers will visually inspect the front lower control arm ball joint assembly on both the left and right sides, and repair, as necessary at no cost to the customer.”

It sounds like the automaker doesn’t have a fix at the moment as they noted repairs will be made at a “future date.” Ford also said “rentals are available at no cost” to owners of vehicles that fail the inspection.

People have stopped holding the handrails. Walking while starting at cellphones. Driving across parking spaces in the parking garage to get to the exit quicker. What is going on?
Leading indicator of lost safety focus?

Really cool of the company to not alert us about two people being shot right outside the building this morning. Street blocked off, doors caution taped off, lobby crawling with police and not a peep from anyone at US Bank. We’re in the trenches trying to hit RTO goals.

I’m in a neighboring market and hearing rumors of imminent GNT layoffs in WBV, anyone in WBV have info to share? I hope it’s not true and you’re all safe.

Remember when the cows wandered into EMHC last year and security didn’t even bother to send a fake “your safety matters” email? I’m convinced they went straight to Darren’s room, took one look at him, and were like, “Ah. You’ve got this ” and just left. Honestly, what else could their visit have been for.

Anyone else take issue with the ‘motivational’ video shown at the last town hall?

Our CEO really woke up today and said, “You know what will inspire the team? Mike Tyson vs. Buster Douglas.”
So now all of us watched a heavyweight upset from 1990 like it’s a mandatory corporate TED Talk.
Nothing says “Q2 synergy” like a grainy VHS quality uppercut.

To be fair, the message was supposed to be about resilience, grit, and “getting back up when you’re knocked down.” But here’s the thing: Mike Tyson isn’t just a boxing legend — he’s also a man who was convicted of se-----y as--ulting a woman. That part matters. It’s not a footnote. It’s part of the real story, and it deserves acknowledgment, especially in a workplace where safety and respect for women aren’t optional values.
So yes, the Buster Douglas upset is iconic. Yes, the metaphor could have worked. But maybe — just maybe — there are motivational examples that don’t require HR to brace for impact.
In the meantime, if next week’s “inspirational clip” is from Tiger King, I’m calling out sick.

Layoffs can create significant safety risks for organizations. HR professionals are uniquely positioned to identify early warning signs in distressed employees. These signs often mirror predictors of su----e, linking workplace safety and employee wellness. Effective collaboration between HR and security is crucial to prevent escalation. Careful planning and empathy during termination meetings can mitigate potential dangers.

https://hrexecutive.com/when-layoffs-become-a-safety-risk-hr-is-the-first-line-of-defense/