Common Sense Guidelines for Safety
- Be Alert. Most accidents occur because you or someone around you is not paying attention to what they are doing.
- Watch out for the other guy. Note what your fellow employees are doing around you. Ensure that people are not acting irresponsibly or putting you or them in a potentially dangerous situation.
- Dress for safety. Do not wear loose fitting clothes. Tie your shoes.
- Wear all appropriate PPE. Never take short cuts and always take the time to wear your PPE no matter how inconvenient it may seem at the time.
- Read and follow the manufacturer’s label directions or SDS on safe use, handling, and storage of chemicals.
- Do not operate any equipment on which you have not received adequate training.
- Constantly inspect your work area for hazards.
- Observe good housekeeping and keep your area clean and hazard free.
- Observe proper lifting techniques. Do not attempt to lift or move objects which are too heavy to safely lift alone or without the aid of equipment.
- Take safety seriously. Get involved with our safety program. Point out work site hazards to supervisors and provide feedback and input at safety meetings.
- Constantly inspect all of your tools and equipment for defects. Do not operate unsafe tools or equipment.
- Brush up on your first aid skills and inspect the supplies in your first aid kit.
- Ask questions. If you are unsure of the safe way to perform a task, or you simply need assistance, ask questions.
- Ask for help. Never be afraid to ask supervisors or fellow employees for assistance.
Conclusion:
Common sense safety is often simply thinking before doing. What might, or will happen if I do it this way? Is the way I’m planning to do this safe? Following common sense safety guidelines and working responsibly is everyone’s job.