Workplace Safety Questions
Workplace safety is important for employees as well as employers. Job-related injuries interfere with employees performing their jobs and inhibit the company's ability to operate profitably. To keep the workplace safer, all employees should be aware of job-specific requirements and the procedures to follow when an accident happens. If the information is not posted in the break area or other central location, you can ask your employer or coworkers for helpful job-specific advice.
Is Eye Protection Necessary?
According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports, approximately 2,000 U.S. workers sustain eye injuries every day. Although not every occupation requires employees to wear eye protection, it is a good idea for most workers. For example, lawn and construction work has obvious eye-related dangers while the peril is not as obvious in a warehouse setting where dust is constantly stirred up and mixed with the fresh air flow. Wearing the proper eye protection can prevent eye damage in both cases.
Where Are the Emergency Exits?
Every employee should be aware of the emergency exits and gathering points used by the company. Know how to safely exit the building and where to go so that a roll call can be taken to make sure everyone has escaped safely. Workers in outdoor occupations such as construction sites generally gather near the job office; the site superintendent will advise you of any secondary plans during safety meetings and company memos.
How Do Fire Extinguishers Work?
The general process of using a fire extinguisher is to pull the round locking pin, point the nozzle at the base of the fire and squeeze the handle lever. Aim at the ground or lowest point of fire to attack the danger at the fuel source. Be careful not to inhale the extinguishing dust, and remain a safe distance from the blaze to avoid incidental burns. Always remember that human safety is more important than merchandise and equipment, and use the extinguishers to aid in evacuation of the structure if the flame cannot be easily contained.
Is the Equipment Safe to Use?
All equipment has its own inherent dangers. Do not operate saws without safety guards, for example, and never park a fork truck with the fork blades elevated to prevent serious trip injuries. Any equipment that you are not comfortable with using should be left alone until you receive sufficient training. When using a ladder or motorized lift, always wear the proper safety equipment and tie yourself off to a stable object to prevent falls.
Should I Wear Steel-Toe Footwear?
Only a few occupations require the use of steel or other reinforced toes in footwear, such as heavy construction. In other fields, wearing protective shoes or boots will prevent accidental crushing and reduce tripping dangers. Steel toes will not protect your feet against all dangers, but they will reduce the amount and severity of injuries you may still encounter.
Is Eye Protection Necessary?
According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports, approximately 2,000 U.S. workers sustain eye injuries every day. Although not every occupation requires employees to wear eye protection, it is a good idea for most workers. For example, lawn and construction work has obvious eye-related dangers while the peril is not as obvious in a warehouse setting where dust is constantly stirred up and mixed with the fresh air flow. Wearing the proper eye protection can prevent eye damage in both cases.
Where Are the Emergency Exits?
Every employee should be aware of the emergency exits and gathering points used by the company. Know how to safely exit the building and where to go so that a roll call can be taken to make sure everyone has escaped safely. Workers in outdoor occupations such as construction sites generally gather near the job office; the site superintendent will advise you of any secondary plans during safety meetings and company memos.
How Do Fire Extinguishers Work?
The general process of using a fire extinguisher is to pull the round locking pin, point the nozzle at the base of the fire and squeeze the handle lever. Aim at the ground or lowest point of fire to attack the danger at the fuel source. Be careful not to inhale the extinguishing dust, and remain a safe distance from the blaze to avoid incidental burns. Always remember that human safety is more important than merchandise and equipment, and use the extinguishers to aid in evacuation of the structure if the flame cannot be easily contained.
Is the Equipment Safe to Use?
All equipment has its own inherent dangers. Do not operate saws without safety guards, for example, and never park a fork truck with the fork blades elevated to prevent serious trip injuries. Any equipment that you are not comfortable with using should be left alone until you receive sufficient training. When using a ladder or motorized lift, always wear the proper safety equipment and tie yourself off to a stable object to prevent falls.
Should I Wear Steel-Toe Footwear?
Only a few occupations require the use of steel or other reinforced toes in footwear, such as heavy construction. In other fields, wearing protective shoes or boots will prevent accidental crushing and reduce tripping dangers. Steel toes will not protect your feet against all dangers, but they will reduce the amount and severity of injuries you may still encounter.
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