THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF GOOD SAFETY HABITS
- Set Your Own Standards.
Don't be influenced
by others around you who are negative. If you fail to wear safety glasses
because others don't, remember the blindness you may suffer will be yours alone
to live with.
2.
Operate Equipment Only if Qualified.
Your supervisor may
not realize you have never done the job before. You have the responsibility to
let your supervisor know, so the necessary training can be provided.
3.
Respect Machinery.
If you put something
in a machine's way, it will crush it, pinch it or cut it. Make sure all guards
are in place. Never hurry beyond your ability to think and act safely. Remember
to de-energize the power first before placing your hands in a point of
operation.
4.
Use Your Own Initiative for Safety Protection.
You are in the best
position to see problems when they arise. Ask for the personal protective
equipment or additional guidance you need.
5.
Ask Questions.
If you are
uncertain, ask. Do not accept answers that contain, “I think, I assume, I
guess.” Be sure.
6.
Use Care and Caution When Lifting.
Most muscle and
spinal injuries are from overstraining. Know your limits. Do not attempt to exceed
them. The few minutes it takes to get help will prevent weeks of being off work
and in pain.
7.
Practice Good Housekeeping.
Disorganized work
areas are the breeding grounds for accidents. You may not be the only victim.
Don’t be a cause.
8.
Wear Proper and Sensible Work Clothes.
Wear appropriate
footwear. Avoid 1oose clothing.
9.
Practice Good Personal Cleanliness.
Avoid touching eyes,
face, and mouth with gloves or hands that are dirty. Most industrial rashes are
the result of poor hygiene practices.
- Be a Positive
Part of the Safety Team.
Willingly accept and
follow safety rules. Encourage others to do so. Your attitude can play a major
role in the prevention of accidents and injuries.
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