SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WHAT IS EMPLOYEE SAFETY?

• Freedom from danger, risk, or injury in the workplace.

WHY BE CONCERNED?

• To help manage the risk of the business

– Less injuries = more profits

• To protect yourself

– Missed workdays and lost wages

– Decreased productivity

– Increased insurance payments

SAFETY HAZARDS...

• Any situation that has potential to cause bodily harm to employees

TYPES OF WORK HAZARDS

• Depends on two things:– Where you work

– Type of work performed

UNSAFE CONDITIONS

• Physical or Environmental hazards which are present in the workplace.

Common Unsafe Conditions..

• Poor Housekeeping

• Electrical Hazards

• Fire Hazards

• Unsafe Equipment

• Unsafe Work Areas

UNSAFE ACTS

• Employee behavior or actions that may risk safety in the workplace.

Examples of Unsafe Acts...• Wearing

Inappropriate Clothing

• Lifting Improperly

• Using Tools Improperly

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Acts

• Lacking Knowledge

• Having Poor Personal Habits

• Driving Carelessly

• Horsing Around

Why Should You follow Safety Procedures?

You will form good safety habits that will help protect you from accidents and injuries

SAFETY PROCEDURESSAFETY PROCEDURES

• Think about Safety• Follow Company Guidelines• Report or Correct Safety

Hazards• Ask Questions• DON’T TAKE SHORTCUTS

What is OSHA?

Federal Government Agency

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

• Writes & Enforces Safety Standards

• Prevents Employee Injuries & Death

• Insists that businesses maintain safe, hazard-free workplaces

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• Follow OSHA rules and standards

• Comply with businesses safety rules

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• Report dangerous work habits or unsafe conditions to supervisors

• Report job-related injuries or illnesses to the appropriate supervisor, and seek medical attention as needed.

Operator Zone

An operator zone is a safe area around a piece of machinery in which only the operator may enter.

Personal Protective Equipment

Welding helmet

Work gloves

Respirator

Ear plugs

Safety glasses

Hard hat