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