How To Prevent Safety Hazards
When at work, there are important things you should keep in mind to prevent injuries. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has guidelines in place to control, correct and prevent potential and current hazards. You should understand the guidelines for equipment you are operating and wear all required protective clothing to make sure you stay safe while in the workplace. It is important that you make sure that safety precautions are always followed.
Instructions
Preventative Safety Guidelines
1.Follow all work safety procedures. Wear protective gloves, safety masks and hair nets when required. Wear safety goggles and follow all instructional policies for the equipment being operated.
2.Provide regular breaks for employees in hazardous working conditions. Rotate workers through various areas and provide exercise breaks for employees to prevent fatigue.
3.Provide employees and management with hazard training and assessment classes. All machines and techniques involved with the job need to be taught and repeated throughout the work force. Make all employees aware of the dangers and hazards of all equipment and supplies they deal with on a daily basis.
4.Track all corrections made to hazardous work areas. Always keep records of any accidents that occur in the workplace. Use this documentation to locate possible hazards and work to eliminate future accidents.
5.Conduct preventative maintenance on all equipment and systems before replacement or repair is needed to prevent workplace hazards.
6.Prepare for emergencies, whether accidental or those of natural causes such as tornadoes or floods. Have drills and plans of action in place.
7.Implement medical programs within the business. The size and scope of the medical program will vary based on the number of employees and characteristics of the workplace. Larger companies can hire an on-site medical staff while smaller companies should make arrangements with local clinics. Inform these entities of the nature of the business, including toxic and hazardous materials employees come in contact with.
Instructions
Preventative Safety Guidelines
1.Follow all work safety procedures. Wear protective gloves, safety masks and hair nets when required. Wear safety goggles and follow all instructional policies for the equipment being operated.
2.Provide regular breaks for employees in hazardous working conditions. Rotate workers through various areas and provide exercise breaks for employees to prevent fatigue.
3.Provide employees and management with hazard training and assessment classes. All machines and techniques involved with the job need to be taught and repeated throughout the work force. Make all employees aware of the dangers and hazards of all equipment and supplies they deal with on a daily basis.
4.Track all corrections made to hazardous work areas. Always keep records of any accidents that occur in the workplace. Use this documentation to locate possible hazards and work to eliminate future accidents.
5.Conduct preventative maintenance on all equipment and systems before replacement or repair is needed to prevent workplace hazards.
6.Prepare for emergencies, whether accidental or those of natural causes such as tornadoes or floods. Have drills and plans of action in place.
7.Implement medical programs within the business. The size and scope of the medical program will vary based on the number of employees and characteristics of the workplace. Larger companies can hire an on-site medical staff while smaller companies should make arrangements with local clinics. Inform these entities of the nature of the business, including toxic and hazardous materials employees come in contact with.
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References
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