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It's important for you to remember
that most accidents are caused by carelessness or thoughtlessness--yours, or
someone else on the job. When an
accident occurs, it is because someone has failed to foresee that it could
happen. If you think ahead of the possible
hazards likely to confront you, you can plan how to avoid them. When starting
work at a new job site, size up the situation and think of ways to prevent accidents and keep the job safe.
Take time to evaluate your share of
the work as soon as you arrive on the site. Ask your supervisor to explain any
phase of the job that you do not understand.
If you are working with a new employee, be sure to explain the work to
be done and be sure that he/she is qualified to do the work. This will allow
you to work safely with this person and prevent accidents.
Always check that you have the
necessary tools and equipment required to do the job. Use tools only for the
purpose they were designed for. Repair and replace immediately any defective
tools such as chisels with mushroomed heads, wrenches with sprung or spread
jaws, hammers with split handles, etc. Inspect the wiring of all electrical
hand tools to be sure they are equipped with a three-prong grounded plug. Power
tools with frayed or broken insulation on wires should be taken out of service
until repaired. When using ladders, make sure that they are in good shape with
no broken or missing rungs. Never use aluminum ladders when working around
electricity. Wear hard hats and other personal protective equipment when called
for on the site. When using scaffolding, make sure that it is properly set up
with scaffold grade planks and good, stable footing. Do not work on scaffolding
that is shaky or missing components.
Remember, a job is only as safe as
each person makes it. If each employee will take nothing for granted, check all
tools and equipment for safe operation, keep the job neat and follow company
rules, they will be contributing to the safety of themselves and their fellow
workers.
SIZE
UP THE SITUATION - PLAN AHEAD - WORK SAFELY!!!
This information is provided by: Assurance Agency
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