Well the time has finally arrived, on the 8^th of February Vanessa & I hooked up the caravan & set off on our first 4 month road trip.

 This trip will see us visit sites in Qld, SA & WA. Many of you have already made bookings but there are a few dates left in some states so if you do want me to call in on this trip get in quick at info@cnbsafe.com.au

 But the good news is that we are already planning the second trip, so if you are starting to think about your safety training plans for the second half of the year then give us a call.

 So far the trip has been great, we are currently in Dysart doing some work at a mine site. Next week we head to Moranbah for another site.

 Last night I did my first session & I really enjoyed sharing my message with the guys & girls that work at this site. I could tell that some of them just did not want to be there. As soon as you mention the word safety some people just switch off. But my challenge is to try to engage them & make them think.

 I keep saying that I am not a safety expert, but I do have a passion for safety. I really am interested in what it takes to make some people think about the choices they make. And if my story gets even one person to think then I will keep sharing it with others.

 See you on my travels.

 James

This month i have been in Tasmania. I shared my experience with TCCI in Hobart, then across to Rosebery to an MMG minesite. lots of beautiful things to see in Tasmania. I brought my car across on the boat this trip, have my bike in the back.

Yesterday i went for a mountain bike ride to a waterfall near the town i am staying in. After 1 hour and 40 minutes of riding, crossing two creeks and being within 1km of the falls i came across a tree that had fallen across the path.

For you it would have been a simple matter of climbing over the fallen limb, but there was absolutely no way that i could get past.

So to cut a long story short i had to turn back & did not make it to the waterfall.

Sure i had a great ride, I really enjoyed crossing the creeks in my bike, but i never made it to the destination.

Have a think about how you would cope if this happened to you, i was able to take out of it the experience of the ride & the great scenery.... but i have to admit being a little P#*!ed off that i could not make it.

Some days being in a wheelchair really sucks!

James 

Some of you may know that in 2010 I will be travelling to sites & workplaces by caravan, this will relieve the stress of travel & allow me to visit sites that have in the past been unable to arrange for me to visit.

The van & tow vehicle are off road capable & if there is a road to your site then I will be able to get there.

 BUT....I need your assistance in arranging when & where I need to be during the year.

I would like to ask you take the time to fill in the attached questionnaire and we will use the information to put together a schedule of visits to your area.

 REGISTER YOUR DATES FORM

We feel that this will save you money on travel costs, as several sites will share the cost of getting me to an area or state.

 We also understand that sometimes you may require a “One off” visit to site, I will still be available to fly to your workplace if required, but my preference will be to visit you while in the area.

Thanks for taking the time to help me plan where I can deliver my message throughout 2010.

Stay Safe,

James

Hello again, this week I am at a site in WA, they mine diamonds here so it is a little different from most mines i get to.

The weather is beautiful! a little warmer than at home in Melbourne.

Lots of nice people here, this site has a policy of employing locals, with the balance made up of people that commute to work.

Met a great guy called Dan, who has recently joined the Wheelchair users group (Not a group that I want people to join!)

Dan has a great attitude & will cope with his injury, He has a bit of work ahead of him but I am sure he will get there.

We have shared some stories & even joked about writing a book about the funny things that can happen .... Worth thinking about Dan!

Heading home tomorrow.... always great to get home.

James

Ok now I am going to admit that I do not get on here as much as Ishould. One of the things that I have heard and been told many times is that regular communication builds strong friendships, relationships & partnerships.

I have used this website to share information far too infrequently! And I am making a commitment to change.

Have you ever made a commitment & really kept it? I would have to say that this is one of my weak points. Too many times I have said I will do something but not done it! So here is my chance to publically get my act together. Feel free to make your own commitment to do something, especially if you work with others and have a role in helping them stay safe.

So here's to my commitment. I will probably end up waffling about anything & everything, but it will be all a bit of fun, feel free to join in with your comments.

Stay safe.... James