The document outlines 7 ways to prevent workplace accidents including knowing hazards, creating a safe work area, regular communication, education and training. It emphasizes being alert, promoting safety awareness, and watching for musculoskeletal disorders. Maintaining an orderly workplace with effective communication and ensuring proper attire and equipment is also recommended. Hazards should be identified and reported, and safe driving practices followed. Regular training and communication about safety issues are important to engage all employees.
The document outlines 7 ways to prevent workplace accidents including knowing hazards, creating a safe work area, regular communication, education and training. It emphasizes being alert, promoting safety awareness, and watching for musculoskeletal disorders. Maintaining an orderly workplace with effective communication and ensuring proper attire and equipment is also recommended. Hazards should be identified and reported, and safe driving practices followed. Regular training and communication about safety issues are important to engage all employees.
The document outlines 7 ways to prevent workplace accidents including knowing hazards, creating a safe work area, regular communication, education and training. It emphasizes being alert, promoting safety awareness, and watching for musculoskeletal disorders. Maintaining an orderly workplace with effective communication and ensuring proper attire and equipment is also recommended. Hazards should be identified and reported, and safe driving practices followed. Regular training and communication about safety issues are important to engage all employees.
Know the Hazards Create a Safe Work Area Regular Communication Education and Training 7 WAYS TO PREVENT WORKPLACE ACCIDENTS
Always be alert while on the job.
Promote safety awareness and education.
Be aware of musculoskeletal disorders
(MSDs) and injuries (MSIs).
Provide PPE.
Maintain an orderly workplace and
communicate effectively.
Ensure everyone wear proper attire.
Check for safety hazards.
KNOW THE HAZARDS Be aware of surroundings. Look around and identify workplace hazards that could cause harm. Look for ways to reduce or eliminate hazards, and implement them. Report unsafe areas or practices. Use the EHS Job Hazard Analysis tools to identify hazards associated with job types. CREATE A SAFE WORK AREA A. Keep an orderly workplace. B. Inspect vehicles before and after use. DRIVE SAFELY. C. Continually cultivate a safety standard. D. Take breaks and move around regularly throughout the day. E. Pay attention to workstation ergonomics. REGULAR COMMUNICATION Notify supervisors about safety hazards. Speak up and be involved in safety planning. EDUCATION AND TRAINING Ensure everyone has the proper safety training relating to the hazards of the job. Take advantage of Environmental Health and Safety online training programs.
It is each employee's responsibility to take an active role in