Tom Peters ("In Search of Excellence") documented the effect management has upon safety in workplaces. Safety foes far beyond equipment, procedures, training, or rules; for the maximum effect, "safety" has to be something actively sought by all, and placed a value on by management.
The saga of Doofy is a good example of management not doing its' job.... with the result of everyone being put at risk. From the story, management didn't even follow its' own procedures when Doofy failed the electrical test.
I am glad the tale is being told. It is of some value to show folks that such lousy workplaces, and inept workers, do exist. There is also the small chance that the responsible parties will see the thread, realise everyone is laughing at them, and be inspired to clean up their act.
I won't feel sympathy for Doofy's lack of training. From the account, he seems to be the sort who deliberately chooses to never learn anything...why, he already knows, or can figure out, anything!
Folks like Doofy exist only because management let them. Indeed, such characters do a fine job of driving away competent, responsible folks.
