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Safety Responsibilities Guide

The document discusses responsibilities for safety in the workplace. It states that safety is everyone's responsibility, with employees expected to work safely and report any issues, and management responsible for providing a safe workplace and training. It outlines several potential hazards like poor housekeeping, electricity, and tools, and stresses the importance of using proper protections, personal protective equipment, emergency procedures, and keeping work areas clean. The overall message is that safety is a shared responsibility that benefits both employees and businesses.

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Safety Responsibilities Guide

The document discusses responsibilities for safety in the workplace. It states that safety is everyone's responsibility, with employees expected to work safely and report any issues, and management responsible for providing a safe workplace and training. It outlines several potential hazards like poor housekeeping, electricity, and tools, and stresses the importance of using proper protections, personal protective equipment, emergency procedures, and keeping work areas clean. The overall message is that safety is a shared responsibility that benefits both employees and businesses.

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Behavioral Safety - Who Is Responsible For Safety?

Safety is everyones responsibility! As an employee, you should:

 Learn to work safely and take all rules seriously.


 Recognize hazards and avoid them.
 Report all accidents, injuries and illness to your supervisor immediately.
 Inspect tools before use to avoid injury.
 Wear all assigned personal protective equipment.

On the other hand, it is managements responsibility to:

 Provide a safe and healthy workplace.


 Provide personal protective equipment.
 Train employees in safe procedures and in how to identify hazards.

Everyone must be aware of potential hazards on the job:

 Poor housekeeping results in slips, trips and falls.


 Electricity can cause shocks, burns or fire if not handled properly.
 Poor material handling may cause back problems or other injuries.
 Tools and equipment can cause injuries if guards or protective devices are disengaged.

Always use the protections that are provided on the job:

 Guards on machines and tools keep body parts from contacting moving equipment.
 Insulation on electrical equipment prevents burns, shock and fire.
 Lockout/tagout assures equipment is de-energized before it is repaired.
 Personal protective equipment shields your body from hazards you may face on the job.

In case of emergency:

 Understand alarms and evacuation routes.


 Know how to notify emergency response personnel.
 Implement a procedure for leaving the scene safely so emergency personnel can do their
job.
 Wipe up spills promptly and correctly.

Safety benefits everyone. With fewer injuries, a business can be more productive and
profitable. By incorporating safety rules, employees avoid injury as well as illness from
exposure to hazardous substances.

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