Division of Risk Management State of Florida Loss Prevention Program

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.

 Prevents injuries.  Keeps the company OSHA compliant.  Prepares for the unexpected.  Improves work environment and morale.

 Safety is priority 1.  Safety as a core value.

 Think about safety.  Talk about safety.  Work safely.  Safety as a habit.  Safety part of your character.

 Management.  Safety manager.  Supervisor.  You.

 Provide a safe environment.  Provide safety equipment.  Teach children safety.  Lead by example.

 Show concern for others.  Stay informed about safety.  Follow safety rules and procedures.  Identify hazards.  Stay healthy, fit, and focused.

 Complacency.  Carelessness.  Recklessness.  Fatigue.

 Any questions about the definition of a safety attitude, developing safety as a core value, or your responsibility for safety?

 Consider the hazards.  Wear PPE.  Inspect machines and equipment.  Get training.  Follow lockout/tagout procedures.  Perform maintenance only if authorized.

 Consider your back.  Utilize material-handling aids.  Evaluate the load and clear the path.  Use PPE.  Lift properly.

 Consider the hazards.  Read the label or MSDS.  Wear PPE.  Follow storage and handling procedures.

 Requires initiative and responsibility.  Prevents injuries.  Prevents fires.  Ensures access to evacuation routes and emergency equipment.

 Fire extinguisher locations.  Emergency exits.  First Aid and CPR.

 Home projects.  Automobile safety.  Sports activities.  Safety officer for your children.

 Learn about PPE, machine guarding, working with chemicals, evacuation routes.  Learn safe operating and working procedures.  Ask questions or suggest additional training.  Conduct training.

 Any questions about how a person with a safety attitude is always thinking about safety?

 Discuss safety hazards.  Provide safety suggestions and report hazards.  Initiate safety discussions.

 Teach others about safety hazards.  Teach others about PPE.  Teach about safe operating procedures.  Stop unsafe acts.

 Discuss safety hazards.  Teach safe procedures.  Encourage safe behavior and use of PPE.  Discuss emergency plans.

 Wear PPE.  Inspect equipment, machinery, and chemical labels.  Follow safe operating procedures.  Understand workplace hazards.  Be involved with safety meetings or the safety committee.

 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.

 Get plenty of sleep.  Eat nutritious meals.  Start a stretching and exercising program.  Manage stress.  Avoid drugs and alcohol.

 Any questions about how a person with a safety attitude talks and walks safety?

 Make safety a value.  Safety is your responsibility.  Learn to assess and correct hazards.  Talk and teach safety.  Model your safety attitude.

For more information on this subject, please contact: Division of Risk Management State of Florida Loss Prevention Program (850)