safety precautions
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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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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
Common Unsafe Conditions..
• Poor Housekeeping
• Electrical Hazards
• Fire Hazards
• Unsafe Equipment
• Unsafe Work Areas
Examples of Unsafe Acts...• Wearing
Inappropriate Clothing
• Lifting Improperly
• Using Tools Improperly
MoreUnsafe
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
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
• Writes & Enforces Safety Standards
• Prevents Employee Injuries & Death
• Insists that businesses maintain safe, hazard-free workplaces
Employees’ ResponsibilitiesEmployees’ Responsibilitiesfor Safetyfor Safety
• Follow OSHA rules and standards
• Comply with businesses safety rules
Employees’ ResponsibilitiesEmployees’ Responsibilitiesfor Safety Cont....for Safety Cont....
• 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.