SAFETY IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY! Safety benefits everyone. With fewer injuries, a business can be more productive and profitable. By incorporating safety rules, employees avoid injury as well as illness from exposure to hazardous situations and substances.
As an employee, you should:
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Learn to work safely and follow all company safety rules.
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Recognize hazards and avoid them.
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Report all accidents, injuries, and illnesses to your supervisor immediately.
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Inspect tools before use to avoid injury.
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Wear personal protective equipment.
On the other hand, it is management’s responsibility to:
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Provide a safe and healthy workplace.
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Provide personal protective equipment.
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Train employees in safety procedures and in how to identify hazards.
Everyone must be aware of potential hazards on the job:
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Poor housekeeping results in slips, trips, and falls.
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Electricity can cause shocks, burns or fire if not handled properly.
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Poor material handling may cause back problems or other injuries.
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Tools and equipment can cause injuries if guards or protective devices are disengaged.
Always use the protections that are provided on the job:
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Guards on machines and tools keep body parts from contacting moving equipment.
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Insulation on electrical equipment prevents burns, shock, and fire.
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Lockout/Tagout ensures equipment is de-energized before it is repaired.
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Personal protective equipment shields your body from hazards you may face on the job.
In case of emergency:
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Understand alarms and evacuation routes.
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Know how to notify emergency response personnel.
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Implement a procedure for leaving the scene safely so emergency personnel can do their job.
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Wipe up spills promptly and correctly.