I’m just glad there are diesel mechanics contributing on HN.
> A rather childish way to see it
I think that’s part of the point. This isn’t a journal article. It’s art, as the author says. It’s meant to in part reflect the emotional space of the experience, not necessarily speak to some objective truth.
I’ve been part of these types of safety meetings/safety standowns for much of my career. And while maybe not the most mature interpretation of the meeting intent it definitely reflects many or most attendees attitudes towards them. As art, I think the author did a fine job capturing that sentiment.
I read this like I would read Mark Twain, or Vonnegut, or Steinbeck.
It's not about what I do for a living, or have done for one. It's a collection of thoughts and feelings based on the experiences of a character's life.
This work stands quite well with some of their short stories.
Nimbius. Awesome to see mechanics here. I'm a programmer working on a startup in the heavy equipment space. I would like to talk to you, my email is in my profile.
A rather childish way to see it, but fair. Speaking as a full time "heavy" diesel engine mechanic for a small chain of midwest shops, I've been part of these meetings and ive even organized a few. talking about the issues, or identifying the risks, helps break you out of the 40 hour a week, hammer swinging, wrench turning hypnosis of shop work for just a minute.
I once started a meeting with an emergency contact form and a few dice. Everyone got to roll a dice, and that number 1-5 corresponded to a finger they couldnt use while completing the form. 6 meant they couldnt use their dominant hand. Needless to say, the point was made. You dont always get to choose what you lose when you play with safety.