Practical tips for working safely as a temporary worker
Safety First is a podcast specifically for temporary workers. Each episode features relatable situations, clear advice, and concrete steps to improve your own safety and that of your colleagues.
So you can work energetically and safely
Listen to episode 1 now: We misunderstood each other...
Danny (36) from Schiedam has been working as a temporary worker in factories and recycling companies for sixteen years. One day, he was caught up in a misunderstanding during a handover. It ended well, but it could have gone very differently. Danny talks about language barriers, social pressure, and why asking the right question can sometimes save lives.
Listen to episode 2 now: You are in charge of your own safety.
Mehmet (34) from Almere witnessed chaos on his first day: machines running with open hoods, forklifts everywhere, stress all around. He kept quiet; he was new. Until someone said to him, "You can say that." In this episode, we talk about daring to intervene, even when you feel uncertain about your position.
Listen now to episode 3: From a gray workday to a golden workday.
Maaike (38) from Oosterhout started with one simple question: "Do you actually have safety gloves?" What followed was a series of small improvements that changed the entire workplace. In this episode, we talk about how, as a temporary worker, you can make all the difference with a little courage.
Listen now to episode 4: My finger got stuck in the machine.
Piotr (29) from Poland has been working in greenhouse construction in the Netherlands for four years. On a hot day, he took off his gloves to work faster. A glass plate shifted, and his finger got caught in the machine. Since then, he has changed his mind about rules, pace, and the "it won't happen to me" mentality.
Listen to Episode 5 now: Time Pressure
Demi (26) works as a process manager on the packing and sorting line at a plastics and rubber factory. Working safely sometimes seems like a given—until things get busy. We talk to Demi about how time pressure can sometimes affect safety at her job and what she does to ensure she can still work safely during busy periods.