SP : Safety Onboarding: Employee's First Few Days In Organisation

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Chapter : Safety Training

Safety Onboarding: Employee's First Few Days  In Organisation 

A new employee's first few days on the job are a crucial time for conveying essential safety information and establishing a proper orientation to workplace safety.

Whether one been in the business for many years or a new employee, there's always a 'First Day on the Job'; a new project for experienced timers, which may or may not be different from last job, and for some, a brand new job safety orientation for onboarding employees help them to understand the organisational safety polices & guidelines.

During that time, someone-either your safety staff, the new employee's supervisor, or an experienced employee appointed by the supervisor must:

• Reinforce the message about the organization's commitment to safety.
• Explain your accident prevention programs.
• Talk about hazard reporting procedures and the need to report hazards spotted anywhere in the facility, not just the employee's own work area
• Discuss PPE selection, inspection, and use requirements.
• Talk about safety signage and other information that helps keep workers safe.
• Discuss in more detail safety policies, rules, and procedures related to the new worker's job.
• Preview upcoming training and talk about training schedules.
• Encourage and answer any questions new hires have about their safety on the job.

Training Getting  To New Hires Getting

Organisational safety orientation program and the importance you give to safety generally say a lot about the importance of safety in workplace. And remember-even if they don't say so, the majority of new employees are deeply concerned about their safety on the job.

Consider the ways to show new hires how important safety is in workplace. For example:

• Does top management play a visible role in workplace safety, supporting and facilitating safety programs and initiatives?
• Does your organization integrate safe work practices with other job expectations?
• Is safety performance evaluated as part of an employee's overall job performance?
• Do you promote an employee-driven safety culture that listens to and acts on employees' safety suggestions and concerns?
• Do you have an active and empowered safety committee?
• Do you maintain a clean and orderly workplace and create a comfortable environment for employees to work in?
• Do supervisors enforce safety rules consistently?

Organisation safety on any job is important, so let's discuss the types of personal protective equipment need to used Examples: 

• Hard hats are designed to protect your head, and statistics prove that they prevent most serious head injuries -- WEAR YOURS! 
• Eye protection is required when there is any possibility of an eye injury -- safety glasses, mono goggles and cutting goggles will protect your eyes but they must be WORN, not carried in your pocket. 
• Other types of protective equipment include hearing protection, respirators, harnesses, lifelines, Footand proper work clothes. All of these are important to your safety and should be used as required.

Good housekeeping is a must! Make sure you keep your work area picked up and dispose of trash as needed. 

• Keep aisles and walkways clear of obstructions. 
• Always inspect your electrical and hand tools prior to use. 
• When you are required to use a ladder check it out 
• Inspect it for any damage 
• Make sure it's the right size for the job 
• Never stand on the top two rungs or steps.

• If you're using a metal ladder keep a sharp eye out for overhead power lines coming in contact with them can be deadly

Communicate 

Share the list of  hazardous materials are in use on the job. i.e.  Copies of material safety data sheets are available and should be reviewed if you have any question about the handling or protective gear necessary when using any hazardous material. Always read the label on containers so you know what you're using.

Instruction :- 

If you find anything wrong or damaged, let your supervisor know and tag the tool 'NEEDS REPAIR - DO NOT USE'. 

The bottom line is that your safety is a top priority, whether you're an old timer or new on the job.

Think 'SAFETY FIRST', wear protective gear as required, use common sense and good judgment, and check with your supervisor if you have any questions or concerns.

EVERY TOOL HAS A PLACE - RETURN IT WHEN YOU'RE THROUGH. IF IT'S DAMAGED, TAG IT AND TAKE IT OUT OF SERVICE.