Each time someone is injured, we need to ask ourselves “how did it happen?” Accidents just don’t happen, they are caused. Accidents are usually a result of someone not paying attention or not knowing how to recognize a job (or home or automobile) safety hazard. Jobs with effective safety attitudes have about a fifth as many injuries compared to those without the safety attitude. Here we will discuss some general rules to follow and the four hazard avoidance rules.
- General Rules
- Learn the safe way to do your job.
- Don’t jump from one elevation to another.
- Don’t work under suspended loads.
- Remove protruding nails or bend them over.
- Keep the work area clear of debris.
- Use the personal protective equipment required for the job.
- Treat all electrical wires as being “live.”
- Use the right tool for the right job.
- Be sure all tools are in good shape.
- Four Hazard Avoidance Rules
- Know the safe way to work, and then follow the safe way all the time.
- Maintain safe working conditions – for yourself and others around you.
- Work safely, setting the example, and encourage others to do so.
- Report all accidents and near misses.
- Additional Discussion Notes:
- Keep scaffolds free of excess weight.
- Other ways to avoid hazards.
- Report accidents and near misses to Employer.
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