WORKPLACE SAFETY JUN WON Why workplace safety matters
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WORKPLACE SAFETY JUN WON
Why workplace safety matters for young teenagers? Young teenagers are particularly vulnerable to work-related injuries Young teenagers are eager to please and have much to offer Young teenagers have not much experience to make a safety decision relates to their work. Young teenagers think bad things will never happen to them Young teenagers are sometimes being ignorant and have too much confidence. Therefore, young teenagers are at the greatest risk of getting injured during their first 6 months on the job.
Why workplace safety matters for young teenagers? Receive little or no safety training or supervision Are reluctant to ask questions for fear of appearing stupid Are assigned physically demanding or dangerous tasks Have to use equipment or machinery designed for adults Are unaware of their rights and responsibilities Are distracted by other things going on in their lives Are tired from juggling school, homework, a job, family life, and social life Feel rushed and pressured to get things done
Most Common workplace accidents 1. Slips, trips and falls 2. Muscle strains 3. Being hit by falling objects 4. Repetitive strain injury 5. Crashed and collisions 6. Cuts and lacerations 7. In haling toxic fumes 8. Exposure to loud noise 9. Walking into objects 10. Fights at work
How can we prevent workplace accidents? 1. Always be alert -> Being awake and focus on your work will prevent any harms that can happen to you and your coworker. 2. Don’t rush your work -> Make sure you take the appropriate amount of time to perform your duties safely. Don’t get pushed by others. 3. Wear required safety gear -> Because it looks silly and you want to be fashionable, you should not skip wearing your safety gears. This is not for the fashion. This is for your own safety.
How can we prevent workplace accidents? 4. Follow instructions to a tee -> Don’t get too confident of what you are doing because you are get used to it. Make sure you always follow the step by steps. 5. Pay attention to and follow emergency drills -> Make sure you know where is the exit door when there is an emergency. Don’t get panic. Be calm and have your escape plans already planned out for you. 6. Insist upon proper training. -> Don’t underestimate your job. All jobs need safety. Don’t be ignorant and skip proper training. There are more things than what you think you already know.
