The Turkey That Ignored Safety… and Changed Thanksgiving Forever
- Joel Jimenez
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
Your Lighthearted Thanksgiving Safety Story
Every Thanksgiving, we celebrate food, family, gratitude…and of course, one brave (or not-so-bright) turkey who made history. But this year, we’re finally telling the real story...the story of Tommy the Turkey, the bird who thought PPE was “optional.”
Tommy’s First Mistake: Crossing the Road Without PPE
Everyone knows turkeys cross roads for mysterious reasons. But Tommy? His reason was simple:
“I don’t need safety glasses… I can SEE just fine.”
Seconds later…WHAM! A gust of wind kicked up dust and Tommy walked right into a construction sign.
If only he had worn:
A Hard Hat
Safety Glasses
Hi-Vis Vest
Gloves
Steel-Toed Boots
The Works. But noooo… Tommy said, “I’ll be fine.” Classic famous-last-gobble energy.
Tommy Goes to a Job-Site… And Regrets Everything
Now, this is where it gets juicy... Tommy wandered into a job-site thinking it was a “corn processing center.” It was not. It was a full-blown construction zone.
Within 30 seconds, our feathered friend nearly became:
Turkey Jerky from a heat gun
Smoked Turkey from a welding spark
Turkey Cutlet from walking under a suspended load
If only, IF ONLY, he had completed his NW Safety Orientation…History books would have been very different.
DID YOU KNOW? (Thanksgiving Safety Edition)
Did You Know #1: Turkeys have a field of vision of nearly 270 degrees…But somehow still miss giant warning signs.
(Sound like anyone you supervise?)
Did You Know #2: The average oven reaches 350°F…The same temperature as a hot job-site surface you’re told NOT to touch. Just ask Tommy.
Did You Know #3: Wearing hi-vis doesn’t make you look silly…It makes you visible. Tommy refused it, and blended right in with the fall leaves. Not ideal for survival.
Thanksgiving Safety Jokes (Approved by Turkeys)
Q: Why did the turkey join the safety committee?
A: To avoid becoming the main “incident report.”
Q: Why don’t turkeys work in construction?
A: Too many fowl hazards.
Q: What did the turkey say after failing his safety inspection?
A: “Well… this is a total roast.”
The Moral of the Story
Tommy’s story could’ve been different… If he’d simply worn the right PPE, listened during orientation, and followed safety protocols.
And that, is why NW Safety, Inc. is here.
We’re here to help EVERYONE stay safe: Employees, supervisors, visitors… Even hard-headed turkeys.
Whether you need training, staffing, guidance, or a friendly reminder that PPE saves lives, we’ve got your back.
From the NW Safety Family to Yours… Happy Thanksgiving!
We’re grateful for our team, our clients, our partners, and everyone committed to making workplaces safer every day.
May your week be full of good food, good company, and zero incidents, specially turkey-related ones.
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