workplace safety for employees.ppt
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Understand & promot workplace safety and healthTRANSCRIPT
Session Objectives You will be able to:• Understand why safety is such an important
workplace issue• Identify the requirements of OSHA and the
law• Know what our safety policy requires• Take an active role in promoting workplace
safety and health
Session Outline• Importance of workplace safety• Facts about OSHA and its mission• Legal and policy requirements• How you can contribute to workplace safety
and health• Key safety concerns and precautions to
prevent accidents and injuries
Why Safety Is Such an Important Issue• Over 6 million
American workers are injured every year• Injuries and illnesses
cost American businesses over $100 billion a year
Why Safety Is Such an Important Issue (cont.)
•We are required by law to provide a safe workplace• Safety promotes productivity and morale
Facts About OSHA• OSHA is an agency of the federal
government• It is responsible for promoting workplace
safety nationwide• OSHA was created by the Occupational
Safety and Health Act of 1970• It has the authority to oversee compliance
with safety and health laws
What OSHA Does• Develops and enforces safety standards• Encourages employers and employees to
reduce workplace hazards• Conducts research in occupational safety• Establishes the rights and responsibilities of
employers and employees• Approves state occupational safety and
health programs
OSHA Standards• OSHA regulates most
aspects of workplace safety and health• Compliance is
mandatory• OSHA will help us
comply with the regulations• The state also
regulates workplace safety
Good Housekeeping• Keep items in their
proper place• Clean or report spills• Clear clutter• Keep items off
stairways and out of aisles• Report safety problems• Use common sense
Personal Protective Equipment• Use the right
equipment for the job• Inspect PPE before
every use• Make sure PPE fits• Follow manufacturer’s
instructions• Clean and store
properly
Electrical Safety• Use extension cords
properly• Don’t run them across
stairs or aisles• Don’t fasten them with
nails or staples
• Don’t overload outlets• Don’t use plugs with
bent or missing prongs • Obey locks, tags,
barricades, and electrical warning signs
Back Safety• Reach properly• Lift properly
• Object from floor• Object from overhead• Oversized or heavy
object• Long or awkward objects
• Use material handling equipment• Do stretching exercises
Ergonomics• Arrange your
workstation• Sit properly• Avoid repetitive
motions when possible• Take breaks• Keep wrists straight• Use proper equipment
Ergonomics (cont.)
• Know symptoms of MSDs• Pain• Tingling• Stiffness• Weakness• Numbness• Swelling
• Get medical attention for MSD symptoms
Hazard Communication• Read chemical labels• Read MSDSs• Use proper PPE• Follow safety
procedures• Seek immediate
medical attention if exposed
Machine Safety• Obey tags• Make sure guards are
in place• Report problems• Wear correct PPE• Focus on work
Office Safety• Keep drawers closed• Sit upright in chairs• Don’t horse around
with furniture or supplies• Keep flammables away
from hot office equipment
Emergency Situations• Know location of fire
alarms and extinguishers• Know what alarms
sound like • Know how to use
extinguishers• Know at least two
evacuation routes• Know meeting place
outside building
First Aid• Call for professional
medical help• Bring help to victim• Check victim’s ABCs• Check victim’s vitals• Interview victim• Use appropriate first-
aid measures
Infectious Diseases and Bloodborne Pathogens• Wash hands often• Use precautions when
giving first aid• Treat all blood as
contaminated• Use PPE• Clean up thoroughly• Get medical attention if
you’re exposed
Security• Follow company
procedures• Keep doors locked• Don’t loan keys or
access cards• Report unknown
people• Report security gaps
Workplace Violence• Take threats seriously• Recognize signs of potential violence in
co-workers• Report signs• Arrange a danger signal with co-workers• Remain calm with emotional people• Alert proper authorities
Terrorism• Protect your computer• Handle mail with
caution• Cooperate with
precautions• Follow procedures
during an incident• Shelter in place