Accidents will happen...
...so the saying goes.
This particular 'accident' occurred because someone over at AAAFC asked about favourite records from when we were kids, and because I couldn't find the lyrics anywhere on-line, I just HAD TO go and dig out the record in order to copy-up the lyrics.
Sorry peeps, but it's...
Max Bygraves with the Grimethorpe Colliery Band
Do it the safety way
Accidents will happen
Or so the saying goes.
But lots can be prevented
As any pitman knows
By being safety concious
Every hour of every day...
[Chorus (repeated after each verse)]
Common sense saves accidents,
Do it the safety way.
Unless the roof's supported
It's odds on it will fall;
And if you're underneath it
It's not very nice at all.
But following your Support Rules
Should keep those falls at bay...
Stumbling, falling, slipping
Are things that can be beat
By keeping walkways clear and watching
Where you put your feet.
If you do things properly
Then on your feet you'll stay,cos...
Equipment can be dangerous
Unless you treat it right.
If you ignore safe practices
You could be in a sorry plight.
Being careless in use or maintenance
Could bring hell to pay...
Wear your safety equipment;
It's meant to see you through.
Ignoring this protection
Is a stupid thing to do.
We hope you'll never need it
But don't forget you may...
Safety sense is common sense
And nobody but fools
Risks life and limb by stupidly
Ignoring safety rules.
Think safe and you'll be safe
And that is why we say:
Common sense saves accidents,
Do it the safety way.
Words by Jack Birchall
Music by Ron Goodwin
Designed by NCB Public Relations
Record first published January 1976
This particular 'accident' occurred because someone over at AAAFC asked about favourite records from when we were kids, and because I couldn't find the lyrics anywhere on-line, I just HAD TO go and dig out the record in order to copy-up the lyrics.
Sorry peeps, but it's...
Max Bygraves with the Grimethorpe Colliery Band
Do it the safety way
Accidents will happen
Or so the saying goes.
But lots can be prevented
As any pitman knows
By being safety concious
Every hour of every day...
[Chorus (repeated after each verse)]
Common sense saves accidents,
Do it the safety way.
Unless the roof's supported
It's odds on it will fall;
And if you're underneath it
It's not very nice at all.
But following your Support Rules
Should keep those falls at bay...
Stumbling, falling, slipping
Are things that can be beat
By keeping walkways clear and watching
Where you put your feet.
If you do things properly
Then on your feet you'll stay,cos...
Equipment can be dangerous
Unless you treat it right.
If you ignore safe practices
You could be in a sorry plight.
Being careless in use or maintenance
Could bring hell to pay...
Wear your safety equipment;
It's meant to see you through.
Ignoring this protection
Is a stupid thing to do.
We hope you'll never need it
But don't forget you may...
Safety sense is common sense
And nobody but fools
Risks life and limb by stupidly
Ignoring safety rules.
Think safe and you'll be safe
And that is why we say:
Common sense saves accidents,
Do it the safety way.
Words by Jack Birchall
Music by Ron Goodwin
Designed by NCB Public Relations
Record first published January 1976