1. Chapter 8 Job Safety

2. I. Thinking and Acting Safely  A. Accidents on the job cost money  1. medical bills  2. new workers to replace injured worker  3. fines and lawsuits  B. EVERYONE must work to prevent accidents  1. know all rules  2. FOLLOW all rules  A. Accidents on the job cost money  1. medical bills  2. new workers to replace injured worker  3. fines and lawsuits  B. EVERYONE must work to prevent accidents  1. know all rules  2. FOLLOW all rules

4. C. General Safety Rules  1. Learn the right way to do your job  2. follow all instructions--ASK if you do not know  3. follow all rules  4. correct and report all unsafe conditions  5. use the correct protective equipment  6. report all accidents  7. use the right tool for the job  8. when lifting, bend your knees  9. DON ’ T GOOF OFF!!!!  10. keep your work area clean  1. Learn the right way to do your job  2. follow all instructions--ASK if you do not know  3. follow all rules  4. correct and report all unsafe conditions  5. use the correct protective equipment  6. report all accidents  7. use the right tool for the job  8. when lifting, bend your knees  9. DON ’ T GOOF OFF!!!!  10. keep your work area clean

5. II. Unsafe Acts/Unsafe Conditions  Unsafe Acts  A. wiping or cleaning moving equipment  B. failing to wear proper protective clothing  C. smoking in a no-smoke area  D. failing to follow safety rules and signs  E. Lifting too heavy a load by yourself  F. removing or not using machine guards  G. taking chances  Unsafe Acts  A. wiping or cleaning moving equipment  B. failing to wear proper protective clothing  C. smoking in a no-smoke area  D. failing to follow safety rules and signs  E. Lifting too heavy a load by yourself  F. removing or not using machine guards  G. taking chances  Unsafe Conditions  A. poor housekeeping  B. opened drawers left unattended  C. dim lighting  D. dangerous objects overhead  E. blocked fire exits  F. tools left lying around  G. high stacks of boxes  H. oily rags in paper boxes  I. overused electrical extension cords

6. III. Proper Safety Attitude  A. Actions speak louder than words  B. Avoid these actions  1. forgetfulness  2. disobedience  3. carelessness  4. bad temper  5. uncertainty  6. fatigue  7. laziness  8. showing off  A. Actions speak louder than words  B. Avoid these actions  1. forgetfulness  2. disobedience  3. carelessness  4. bad temper  5. uncertainty  6. fatigue  7. laziness  8. showing off

7. IV. Office Safety  A. close all desk and file drawers when not in use  B. be careful when using manual paper-cutting machines  C. turn off all machines when cleaning  D. make sure all electrical machines and cords are in good shape and the plug is GROUNDED  E. do NOT touch electrical machines with wet hands  F. don ’ t lean too far back in a chair  A. close all desk and file drawers when not in use  B. be careful when using manual paper-cutting machines  C. turn off all machines when cleaning  D. make sure all electrical machines and cords are in good shape and the plug is GROUNDED  E. do NOT touch electrical machines with wet hands  F. don ’ t lean too far back in a chair

8.  G. replace worn electrical cords or plugs  H. unplug electrical connections by pulling the plug, not by pulling the cord  I. do not overload electrical circuits  J. use handrails on stairs  K. keep the floors clean and dry  L. never stand on movable office furniture  M. read and follow all directions on storing and using chemicals  N. be careful of dangling hair, jewelry, scarves and ties , fast food worker, auto mechanic, teacher  G. replace worn electrical cords or plugs  H. unplug electrical connections by pulling the plug, not by pulling the cord  I. do not overload electrical circuits  J. use handrails on stairs  K. keep the floors clean and dry  L. never stand on movable office furniture  M. read and follow all directions on storing and using chemicals  N. be careful of dangling hair, jewelry, scarves and ties , fast food worker, auto mechanic, teacher

9. V. Working with Machinery and Tools  A. work at a safe speed  B. wear the right clothes and footwear  C. never operate machine unless you ’ ve had instructions  D. keep the switch “ OFF ” while you plug in a machine  E. examine the equipment before turning on  F. never operate defective equipment  G. wear the proper protective gear  H. keep all safety guards and shields in place  I. do not oil, clean or adjust equipment when the power is on  A. work at a safe speed  B. wear the right clothes and footwear  C. never operate machine unless you ’ ve had instructions  D. keep the switch “ OFF ” while you plug in a machine  E. examine the equipment before turning on  F. never operate defective equipment  G. wear the proper protective gear  H. keep all safety guards and shields in place  I. do not oil, clean or adjust equipment when the power is on

10. VI. Other safety precautions  A. Lifting  1. lift with your leg and arm muscles  2. keep your back as straight as possible  3. always carry the load close to your body  4. be sure you have good footing  5. be sure you can see where you are going  6. ask for help when necessary  7. use mechanical aids to save muscle power  8. keep your work area free from tripping hazards  9. work smart  *Refer to figure 8-7 on page 108  A. Lifting  1. lift with your leg and arm muscles  2. keep your back as straight as possible  3. always carry the load close to your body  4. be sure you have good footing  5. be sure you can see where you are going  6. ask for help when necessary  7. use mechanical aids to save muscle power  8. keep your work area free from tripping hazards  9. work smart  *Refer to figure 8-7 on page 108

13.  B. Housekeeping  1. keep your work area clean  2. make sure floors are clean and dry  3. use caution signs  B. Housekeeping  1. keep your work area clean  2. make sure floors are clean and dry  3. use caution signs

14.  C. Using Ladders Safely  1. choose the correct ladder for the job  2. do NOT use metal ladders around electrical wires  3. check a ladder before using it  4. never use crates, boxes or chairs  5. do not overreach  6. make sure the ladder has firm footing and is correctly placed  7. open a stepladder to its fullest width and lock it in positionbefore you climb  8. always face the ladder when climbing up or down  9. always take one step at a time and use both hands  10. never stand on the top two steps  11. when working outside on a home, make sure an extension ladder extends three feet above the roof line  C. Using Ladders Safely  1. choose the correct ladder for the job  2. do NOT use metal ladders around electrical wires  3. check a ladder before using it  4. never use crates, boxes or chairs  5. do not overreach  6. make sure the ladder has firm footing and is correctly placed  7. open a stepladder to its fullest width and lock it in positionbefore you climb  8. always face the ladder when climbing up or down  9. always take one step at a time and use both hands  10. never stand on the top two steps  11. when working outside on a home, make sure an extension ladder extends three feet above the roof line

16. VII. Fire Protection  A. 1/2 of all fires caused by:  1. careless smoking  2. faulty electrical wiring and appliances  B. other causes  1. faulty heating equipment  2. grease buildup in kitchen ventilation hoods  3. unattended open flames in kitchens and labs  4. careless use of flammable liquids  C. flammable liquid-one that easily ignites  D. fire triangle-oxygen, heat, fuel  A. 1/2 of all fires caused by:  1. careless smoking  2. faulty electrical wiring and appliances  B. other causes  1. faulty heating equipment  2. grease buildup in kitchen ventilation hoods  3. unattended open flames in kitchens and labs  4. careless use of flammable liquids  C. flammable liquid-one that easily ignites  D. fire triangle-oxygen, heat, fuel

18.  E. Fire prevention tips  1. know the location of all fire alarms, fire extinguishers, and exits  2. know how to use a fire alarm pull-box  3. know how to use the telephone to report a fire  4 know how to evacuate the building  5. know how to use a fire extinguisher  E. Fire prevention tips  1. know the location of all fire alarms, fire extinguishers, and exits  2. know how to use a fire alarm pull-box  3. know how to use the telephone to report a fire  4 know how to evacuate the building  5. know how to use a fire extinguisher

19.  F. Other fire prevention tips  1. make sure smokers smoke only in designated areas  2. keep your work area clean  3. don ’ t overload electrical wires  4. never store oily rags and paper in open containers  5. keep containers of flammable liquids tightly closed and stored in cool areas  6. always obey all safety rules  F. Other fire prevention tips  1. make sure smokers smoke only in designated areas  2. keep your work area clean  3. don ’ t overload electrical wires  4. never store oily rags and paper in open containers  5. keep containers of flammable liquids tightly closed and stored in cool areas  6. always obey all safety rules

20. First Aid  1. Make sure the injured person has nothing in his/her mouth  2. stop any bleeding  3. prevent shock--keep person warm and keep person flat with head low  4. call for medical help  5. remain calm  1. Make sure the injured person has nothing in his/her mouth  2. stop any bleeding  3. prevent shock--keep person warm and keep person flat with head low  4. call for medical help  5. remain calm

21. IX. OSHA Occupational and Health Act  A. calls for safe working conditions  B. law passed to reduce hazards in the workplace  A. calls for safe working conditions  B. law passed to reduce hazards in the workplace

22.  C. Employers ’ Responsibility  1. provide a safe workplace  2. examine conditions and make sure they meet standards  3. make sure proper tools are used  4. require the use of protective gear  5. use color codes, posters, labels and signs  6. keep OSHA records of injuries  7. place OSHA poster in the workplace  8. allow employee reps to have inspections  C. Employers ’ Responsibility  1. provide a safe workplace  2. examine conditions and make sure they meet standards  3. make sure proper tools are used  4. require the use of protective gear  5. use color codes, posters, labels and signs  6. keep OSHA records of injuries  7. place OSHA poster in the workplace  8. allow employee reps to have inspections

23.  D. Employee ’ s Responsibilities  1. read the OSHA poster  2. know and follow OSHA standards  3. follow all rules  4. wear protective equipment  5. report hazardous conditions  6. report job-related injuries  7. cooperate with the OSHA officers when they inspect  D. Employee ’ s Responsibilities  1. read the OSHA poster  2. know and follow OSHA standards  3. follow all rules  4. wear protective equipment  5. report hazardous conditions  6. report job-related injuries  7. cooperate with the OSHA officers when they inspect

24. X. Worker’s Compensation  A. Insurance against work-related accidents  B. All 50 states have them  C. 2 kinds  1. compulsory--must participate in the plan  2. elective--can choose  D. Covers:  1. unlimited medical treatment  2. loss of wages  3. death benefits to your family  4. insurance against occupational diseases  5. income benefits for disability  *Each state ’ s laws differ on disability.  A. Insurance against work-related accidents  B. All 50 states have them  C. 2 kinds  1. compulsory--must participate in the plan  2. elective--can choose  D. Covers:  1. unlimited medical treatment  2. loss of wages  3. death benefits to your family  4. insurance against occupational diseases  5. income benefits for disability  *Each state ’ s laws differ on disability.

25. XI. Disability Insurance  A. Long term = Social Security covers  B. Young people can collect, but on a different scale  A. Long term = Social Security covers  B. Young people can collect, but on a different scale