Following Safety Precautions Employee Safety Freedom from danger

Following Safety Precautions

Employee Safety Freedom from danger, risk or injury in the workplace

Why be concerned about Safety? • Employees can help to manage business risk. • No one benefits from injuries L Missed workdays and lost wages L Decreased productivity L Increased insurance payments

Safety Hazards Any situation that has potential to cause bodily harm to employees

Types of Work Hazards Depend On ü Where employees work ü Type of work performed

Unsafe Work Conditions • Poor housekeeping hazards • Electrical hazards • Fire hazards • Unsafe equipment • Unsafe work areas

Unsafe Acts • • Wearing inappropriate clothing Lifting improperly Using tools improperly Lacking knowledge Having poor personal habits Driving carelessly Horsing around

Safety Procedures • Think about safety • Follow company guidelines • Report or correct safety hazards • Ask questions • Do not take shortcuts

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) • • Federal government agency Writes and enforces safety standards Prevents employee injuries and deaths Insists that businesses maintain safe, hazard-free workplaces

Employee’s Responsibilities for Safety • • • Follow OSHA rules and standards Comply with business’s safety rules Report dangerous work habits or unsafe conditions to supervisors • Report job-related injuries or illnesses to the appropriate supervisor and seek medical attention as needed