Copyright Progressive Business Publications New Employee Orientation.

Copyright Progressive Business Publications

New Employee Orientation


Why is Safety Important?

Every year there are 5 million work-related injuries and illnesses (That’s 1 out of every 18 workers)

Last year, more than 5,000 people were killed on the job

Accidents can happen at any time


Our Commitment to Safety

Goals and objectives

Safety record

Safety committee


What You Should Do if Injured

Try to stay calm

Seek medical attention

Report all injuries and illnesses

Report near misses


You Can Protect Yourself!

Safety glasses, goggles and face shields

Hard hats

Safety shoes

Gloves

Earplugs and earmuffs

Look out for damaged equipment


What if there is an Emergency?

Listen for instructions

Know where allthe exits are

Follow the emergency escape route

Learn more than one way out


Safe Chemical Handling

Risks of working with chemicals

Ways chemicals enter your body

Read all labels

Read all Material Safety Data Sheets

Wear the proper personal protective equipment

Be prepared to respond to chemical exposure


Ergonomics

Musculoskeletal Disorders are:– Common– Very serious injuries– Preventable

Ergonomic practices reduce workplace injuries

Report symptoms early


Preventing Back Injuries

Plan the lift

Use proper lifting techniques

Don’t overdo it


Hand and Power Tool Safety

Hand and power tools are very dangerous

Injuries caused by hand and power tools

Ergonomic risks

Safe use of hand and power tools


Forklift Safety

Ensure load stability to prevent tip-overs

Follow the rules of the road

Use extra caution with special situations

Inspect vehicles and report any problems

Use care when refueling/recharging


Electrical Safety

Electricity can kill

Beware: Your body is a great conductor of electricity

Do not work on or near live parts

Treat electricity with the respect it deserves


Eye Safety

Every year, thousands of people are blinded by work-related injuries

The most common injuries are from forceful impacts, chemicals and small particles

Proper eye protection will prevent injuries


Fall Protection

Use your fall protection equipment, every time

Stay away from the edge

Wear a hard hat

Walk, don’t run


Lockout/Tagout

Lockout/tagout is a warning and prevention system

Failure to perform lockout/tagout can kill you

Never remove another employee’s lock/tag


Machine Guarding

Contact with moving machine parts can kill you

Guards and devices will protect you

Only trained employees should remove or repair guards and devices

Operating instructions for each machine should be followed


Bloodborne Pathogens

How are they transmitted?

How are you exposed?

Ways to protect yourself

How to respond


Confined Space Safety

Dangerous conditions in confined spaces is a leading cause of death in the workplace

Entry permit systems save lives

Attendants protect entrants

Do not attempt to rescue if not trained


Respirator Safety

Hazardous particles in the air can cause serious injuries or death

Use a respirator whenever you enter an area with hazardous particles in the air

You may not be able to see or smell hazardous air particles until it’s too late


Asbestos Kills

If you are exposed to enough asbestos, it will kill you

It’s an invisible killer - You need special equipment to even see asbestos fibers

These fibers enter your body when you breath, eat or drink

Maintenance and construction workers are most at risk


Summary

Accidents can happen at any time

If injured, first seek medical attention

Report all injuries

Protective equipment prevents injuries

Look for damaged equipment

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