About 90% of all workplace accidents are caused by the unsafe acts of employees.  People can be the biggest hazard on the job.  Careless accidents are caused by:

  • Complacency
    Emotions. 

    • Tiredness.

    Lack of Knowledge.

    Reckless Attitude.

     

    Have a safe attitude.  A safe attitude means you recognize the risks you face on the job and are planning on what to do to protect yourself and prevent accidents.

    ·                     Treat job safety as one of your most important job responsibilities.

    ·                     Keep in mind Murphy’s law that things go wrong and at the worse possible moment.

    ·                     Remember the Boy Scout motto and “Be Prepared”.  Use your training and knowledge to keep safe.

    ·                     Develop and always follow safe work habits.

     

    Here are a few basic safety principles to help keep you safe and healthy on the job.

     

    ·                     Plan each job before you start.  Have the tools, personal protective equipment (PPE) and materials you’ll need when you start the job.  Think through the job and know the procedure to follow.

    ·                     Use safety equipment and information to do the job.  This may include reading the MSDS and/or label and using PPE.

    ·                     Inspect tools, equipment, and PPE before using.  If they are not in good working order, do not use them. 

    ·                     Always use the right tool for the job.

    ·                     Good housekeeping is a key to safety.  Keep your work area free of hazards.

    ·                     Don’t take shortcuts.  Follow company and manufacturers rules.  Sometimes this may take longer, but the job will be done safely.

    ·                     Don’t ignore unsafe practices of others.  Unsafe practices may result in injuries to that worker, but others as well.

    ·                     Don’t let someone else talk you into taking shortcuts and bypassing safety rules.

    ·                     Be alert.  Pay attention.

    ·                     No horseplay. 

     

    Companies can make rules, but the only person that can really keep you safe on the job is YOU.