WHY TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATIONS AT WORK IS AN RESPONSIBILITY OF EVERY EMPLOYEE ?

WHY TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATIONS IS AN RESPONSIBILITY OF

EVERY EMPLOYEE ?

The Department's injury prevention program cannot be achieved unless employees are dedicated to the prevention of accidents. Through the safety organization, all employees play an important part in making the job a safe and healthful place in which to work. However, improvement can only be made as we become aware of areas needing improvement. This job must be done by everyone bringing hazards to the attention of their supervisors immediately.

All new employees need to be informed of Department safety policies upon hire. The newcomer is normally unfamiliar with the operations. He/she is not experienced in safe operating procedures or the use of protective safety equipment. He/she will have to be shown, perhaps many times, how to work safely and how to prevent accidents from happening to themselves or to their fellow employees.

The older, more experienced worker has their own set of safety problems. They may become lax, taking shortcuts in their work operations or neglecting to use protective safety equipment because of that "safe" feeling brought about the familiarity.

Supervision alone cannot accomplish the safety task. It can only be accomplished as you cooperate. You are personally obligated to your fellow employees, and to yourself to recognize and suggest ways to improve the safety and health conditions in the workplace. Each person must in some way become his own "safety engineer".

As you keep a sharp eye out for job hazards, and as you personally set a good example of safe workmanship, you will contribute much toward the health and well-being of yourself and your co-workers.