Personal Workplace Safety Tips

• Always wear the proper safety gear when working in an environment.

• If you are cutting wood or metal be sure to wear protective eye gear such as goggles at all times. One tiny piece could go flying and cause permant vision loss.

• While using loud machinery be sure to wear ear plugs. They will help prevent any hearing loss.

• Wear full body suits and protective masks while working with hazardous materials.

• If any chemicals should accidentally spill on your body immediately make your way to the shower station that should be set up near you.

• Learn how to properly work any equipment before you even turn it on. If you are not sure how it works find someone who does and ask them to help you.

• Lift with your knees. Don't bend at your back it could cause you to pull a muscle.

• Never touch a live electrical wire. If you see a fallen wire alert management so they can have it fixed correctly.

• Only take your cigarette break in designated areas. They are there to help prevent fires that may be caused by smoking near flammable gases or accidentally because it was not put out correctly.

• Wear shoes that fit correctly and prevent skidding.

• Before using a ladder check all of the steps to make sure they are secure. Also make sure to make the ladder on a flat surface to prevent it from moving.

Source: Workplace Safety Tips