SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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WHAT IS EMPLOYEE SAFETY?

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

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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

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SAFETY HAZARDS...

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

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TYPES OF WORK HAZARDS

• Depends on two things
• Where you work
• Type of work performed

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UNSAFE CONDITIONS

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

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Common Unsafe Conditions..

• Poor Housekeeping
• Electrical Hazards
• Fire Hazards
• Unsafe Equipment
• Unsafe Work Areas

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UNSAFE ACTS

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

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Examples of Unsafe Acts...

• Wearing Inappropriate Clothing
• Lifting Improperly
• Using Tools Improperly

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MoreUnsafe Acts

• Lacking Knowledge
• Having Poor Personal Habits
• Driving Carelessly
• Horsing Around

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Why Should You follow Safety Procedures?
You will form good safety habits that will help
protect you from accidents and injuries
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SAFETY PROCEDURES

• Think about Safety
• Follow Company Guidelines
• Report or Correct Safety Hazards
• Ask Questions
• DONT TAKE SHORTCUTS

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What is OSHA?
Federal Government Agency Occupational Safety
Health Administration
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Occupational Safety Health Administration

• Writes Enforces Safety Standards
• Prevents Employee Injuries Death
• Insists that businesses maintain safe,
  hazard-free workplaces

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Employees Responsibilitiesfor Safety

• Follow OSHA rules and standards
• Comply with businesses safety rules

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Employees Responsibilitiesfor 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.

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Operator Zone
An operator zone is a safe area around a piece of
machinery in which only the operator may enter.
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Personal Protective Equipment
Ear plugs
Respirator
Welding helmet
Work gloves
Safety glasses
Hard hat