1. General Safety Rules

2. Rule 1
Report to work rested, alert, and fit to give your full attention to the job.

3. Rule 2
Alcohol and drug use is prohibited.

4. Rule 3
Report unsafe acts and unsafe conditions to your supervisor or safety committee representative promptly.

5. Rule 4
Operate only the equipment for which you are authorized and properly trained.

6. Rule 5
Follow proper lockout/tagout procedures.

7. Rule 6
Only authorized personnel are permitted to remove guards for repair or cleaning.

8. Rule 7
Make sure all guards and other protective devices are in place before operating equipment.

9. Rule 8
An operator should also make note of all emergency stop buttons on the machinery.

10. Rule 9
Never place hands or any other body parts into operating equipment for any reason.

11. Rule 10
Make sure work areas are cleared before you turn on the equipment.

12. Rule 11
Never leave an unattended machine running.

13. Rule 12
Never make any repairs or adjustments on any machine while it is in motion.

14. Rule 13
Keep aisles, walkways, and working areas clear of slipping/tripping hazards.

15. Rule 14
If tools or equipment start to malfunction, notify your supervisor immediately.

16. Rule 15
Never use any electrical tools near water.

17. Rule 16
If an electrical chord has a three-prong plug, make sure that the third prong is not damaged or missing.

18. Rule 17
When eye protection is needed for a job, use only the eye protection authorized by your supervisor.

19. Rule 18
When dressing for work, never wear torn or loose fitting clothing, gloves, or jewelry that might get caught in machinery or come in contact with electrical equipment. Wear sturdy, leather top shoes.

20. Rule 19
Keep long hair tied up and back for operator safety.

21. Rule 20
Use protective gloves for rough or sharp parts.

22. Rule 21
When working with chemicals or near flying debris, always wear protective clothing and eye protection.

23. Rule 22
Chemicals are only to be handled by those employees who are trained and authorized

24. Rule 23
Keep a material safety data sheet on each chemical or hazardous material used.

25. Rule 24
Don’t create conditions that promote fires.

26. Rule 25
Learn where fire extinguishers are located and how to operate them.

27. Rule 26
Know the locations of fire/safety exits and evacuation procedures.

28. Rule 27
In case of a fire, activate the nearest pull-station alarm, notify your supervisor and follow the company’s emergency action plan.

29. Rule 28
Never use chairs, boxes or makeshift platforms to reach high places. Use a ladder that is specifically designed for that purpose.

30. Rule 29
Inspect ladders before use. Never use a ladder that is broken or defective.

31. Rule 30
Never stand on the top two steps of any stepladder.

32. Rule 31
Never jump off ladders or platforms.

33. Rule 32
Always watch where you are walking and stay away from potential hazards.

34. Rule 33
Watch for slippery or uneven surfaces. Do not run at work.

35. Rule 34
Use only authorized walkways, especially in warehouses or around machinery. Never stand or walk on conveyors. No climbing on any storage racks.

36. Rule 35
When walking up and down stairways, use handrails to avoid a possible fall.

37. Rule 36
Follow proper lifting procedures at all times.

38. Rule 37
Refrain from fighting, horseplay or distracting fellow workers.

39. Rule 38
Observe all hazard warnings and no smoking signs.

40. Rule 39
Practice safe, courteous driving habits.

41. Rule 40
Report any job-related injury, illness, property damage, or near miss to your supervisor immediately.

42. Rule 41
Actively support and participate in the company’s efforts to provide a safe and productive workplace.