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Accident Prevention Tips
Experts in the field of occupational accident prevention
have concluded that there are specific reasons why
accidents occur. Statistically, most accidents are
caused by unsafe acts. The general safety and
accident-prevention guidelines listed below were
developed by experts in the field to prevent accidents
in the workplace.
1. STAY ALERT -
and stay alive. The more awake a worker is, the less
likely he/she is to get hurt. If you are unsure how to
operate equipment or perform a task, ask your
supervisor. Don't guess and muddle through. Make sure
you know in advance the correct and safe way to do it.
2. WEAR THE RIGHT CLOTHES - Work clothes should fit properly. Anything that can catch in machinery
or trip you up is hazardous. Wear protective clothing
and equipment as required.
3. USE THE RIGHT TOOLS - If you need a hammer, get a hammer. It may be handy to use a pair of
pliers, wrench, screw driver or even your fist. But you
will have only yourself to blame if you break your
fingers.
4. LEARN HOW TO LIFT -
Lifting takes more than muscle; it is an art. Use proper
lifting technique – keep your back straight and use your
legs. Don't try to show how strong you are; you may end
up in a hospital. Get help to handle anything that is
too heavy or cumbersome for you.
5. DON'T BE A PRANKSTER -
Practical jokes and horseplay can be dangerous around
machinery. If you feel the urge to play, resist it until
after work.
6. BE TIDY -
Good
housekeeping reduces hazards in the workplace or your
home. Always put away tools when they are not in use.
Close chemical containers when finished using them. Keep
the floors clean, pick up scraps, and wipe up spills. A
slip or trip can be fatal.
7. REPORTING IS IMPORTANT - Never fail to report accidents, defective equipment, and
unsafe conditions. Report near misses; they’re an
opportunity to prevent an accident from happening.
8. GET FIRST AID IMMEDIATELY -
If you're hurt -- even if it is just a scratch, get it taken
care of. Neglect of the injury may lead to serious
infection, weeks of lost time, even permanent injury.
9. BACK YOUR SAFETY PROGRAM - If you have an idea you believe will reduce accidents, tell your
supervisor about it. Set an example by obeying safety
rules and remind others.
10. NEVER TAKE A CHANCE - Next to sheer carelessness, the "short cut" is probably the biggest
killer of all. To save a minute or two, you may lose a
lifetime. Whatever you are doing, if you are not doing
it safely, you are not doing it right!
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