Workplace Safety in 11 Easy Steps
There is no concern , which job you are performing , working safely is an essential formula that every person to follow ,to alive and to survive.
We cannot say ,my workplace is hazard free , and there is no chances for an accidents .
Even the person , sitting with no work for a number of hours will be at risk of back pain , which is most commonly occurring Occupational ill health.
Here i have listed you 11 precious & quick tips to work safely .
1.Do only the job , which you know well
The First and foremost thing you should remember , is to do the activities only you do better & also confirm that you are familiar with the hazards and safety measures required.
2.Get assistance , until you are Competent
Working under the supervision or working under the instructions of experienced persons will not spoil your image .
Remember doing the job with sufficient skills & experience is an paramount importance to do the job safely .
Though all your equipment's are safe and well maintained , the accidents will occur , if you are not familiar with the safe operating Procedures.
3.Select the right tools
Though you are 10 + years of experienced , its impossible to perform the job safely without the availability of right tools to perform the Jobs .
So select the tools which are suitable & designed to perform the job .
Ex : Using the forklift only to lift the materials and not using to carry the peoples.
4.Check before use :
User checks are the important formula , that cannot be eliminated in the working safely chapter.
So Inspect the tools and equipment's for damage , wear , tear , corrosion , or other possible defects before using It.
5.Confirm the environment is safe
Most of the times , the major cause of the electrical accidents are performing a job in unsuitable environment .
For example : Performing an electrical work in wet environment
So not only for electrical , for any kind of work check the environment is safe for the type of work you are performing .
6.Use all the PPE :
Everybody knows , that wearing a PPE for a long time will be uncomfortable and will create a stress, but remember there are number of incidents in which the severe injuries are reduced into minor by the PPE .
So always comply with the PPE policy & work safely.
7.Follow SOP :
Check the Safe operating procedures for the job you are performing and be familiar with . If there is any doubt, do not hesitate to ask to the concern persons either your senior staffs or supervisors.
8.Report any hazards & Incidents
Everybody is responsible for safety , but the level of responsibility is different . Unless you report your incidents and hazards you face during your job , there will be no solutions .
So be an person initiating , report the hazards you find to the supervisors through the system which your company permits.
9.Take Reasonable care :
No matter you are employee or employer or self employed , everyone having the legal and social responsibility to do not harm others .
So perform the job in a way , which will not harm others.
10.Never be complacent :
overconfident and carelessness can kill you , the accidents won't occur only for freshers , it can happen for any one ,
Also most of the fatalities are not caused by the major cause , its because the minor carelessness.
11.Know Your rights
Statistics says , 60 % of the workers are unaware of the health and safety rights , that they have. So if you are one of them ,
Study the rights and responsibilities of the employee or employer about occupational safety & Health.
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