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Safety Attitude

© Business and Legal Reports, Inc Session Objectives You will be able to: Understand you are responsible for safety Provide a clear definition of safety attitude Think about safety in all work situations Teach and talk about safety Model safety

© Business and Legal Reports, Inc Safety Attitude Makes a Difference Prevents injuries Keeps the company OSHA compliant Prepares for the unexpected Improves work environment and morale

© Business and Legal Reports, Inc Safety Is Not Just a Slogan Safety is priority 1 Safety as a core value

© Business and Legal Reports, Inc Developing Safety as a Value Think about safety Talk about safety Work safely Safety as a habit Safety part of your character

© Business and Legal Reports, Inc Safety Responsibility at Work Management Safety Manager Supervisor You

© Business and Legal Reports, Inc Safety Responsibility at Home Provide a safe environment Provide safety equipment Teach children safety Lead by example

© Business and Legal Reports, Inc Safety Attitude Defined Show concern for others Stay informed about safety Follow safety rules and procedures Identify hazards Stay healthy, fit, and focused

© Business and Legal Reports, Inc Unsafe Attitude Complacency Carelessness Recklessness Fatigue

© Business and Legal Reports, Inc Safety Attitude Definition— Any Questions? Any questions about the definition of a safety attitude, developing safety as a core value, or your responsibility for safety?

© Business and Legal Reports, Inc Think Safety: Machine Operations Consider the hazards Wear PPE Inspect machines and equipment Get training Follow lockout/tagout procedures Perform maintenance only if authorized

© Business and Legal Reports, Inc Think Safety: Material Handling Consider your back Utilize material- handling aids Evaluate the load and clear the path Use PPE Lift properly

© Business and Legal Reports, Inc Think Safety: Working with Chemicals Consider the hazards Read the label or MSDS Wear PPE Follow storage and handling procedures

© Business and Legal Reports, Inc Think Safety: Housekeeping Requires initiative and responsibility Prevents injuries Prevents fires Ensures access to evacuation routes and emergency equipment

© Business and Legal Reports, Inc Think Safety: Emergency Preparedness Fire extinguisher locations Emergency exits First Aid and CPR

© Business and Legal Reports, Inc Think Safety: Away from Work Home projects Automobile safety Sports activities Safety officer for your children

© Business and Legal Reports, Inc Think Safety: Meetings and Training Learn about PPE, machine guarding, working with chemicals, evacuation routes Learn safe operating and working procedures Ask questions or suggest additional training Conduct training

© Business and Legal Reports, Inc Thinking Safety—Any Questions? Any questions about how a person with a safety attitude is always thinking about safety?

© Business and Legal Reports, Inc Talk Safety: Co-workers Discuss safety hazards Provide safety suggestions and report hazards Initiate safety discussions

© Business and Legal Reports, Inc Talk Safety: Teach Others Teach others about safety hazards Teach others about PPE Teach about safe operating procedures Stop unsafe acts

© Business and Legal Reports, Inc Talk Safety: At Home Discuss safety hazards Teach safe procedures Encourage safe behavior and use of PPE Discuss emergency plans

© Business and Legal Reports, Inc Act Safe: Set an Example Wear PPE Inspect equipment, machinery, and chemical labels Follow safe operating procedures Understand workplace hazards Be involved with safety meetings or the safety committee

© Business and Legal Reports, Inc Act Safe: Encourage Safe Behavior Compliment others for following safe working procedures Compliment others for wearing PPE Put a stop to horseplay Tell management about unsafe conditions, procedures, or acts

© Business and Legal Reports, Inc Act Safe: Health and Fitness Get plenty of sleep Eat nutritious meals Start a stretching and exercising program Manage stress Avoid drugs and alcohol

© Business and Legal Reports, Inc Talk and Walk Safety—Any Questions? Any questions about how a person with a safety attitude talks and walks safety?

© Business and Legal Reports, Inc Key Points to Remember Make safety a value Safety is your responsibility Learn to assess and correct hazards Talk and teach safety Model your safety attitude