Chapter 8Chapter 8

Job SafetyJob Safety

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I. Thinking and Acting Safely

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 lawsuitsB. 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 lawsuitsB. EVERYONE must work to prevent accidents 1. know all rules 2. FOLLOW all rules

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C. General Safety RulesC. General Safety Rules1. Learn the right way to do your job2. follow all instructions--ASK if you do not know3. follow all rules4. correct and report all unsafe conditions5. use the correct protective equipment6. report all accidents7. use the right tool for the job8. when lifting, bend your knees9. DON’T GOOF OFF!!!!10. keep your work area clean

1. Learn the right way to do your job2. follow all instructions--ASK if you do not know3. follow all rules4. correct and report all unsafe conditions5. use the correct protective equipment6. report all accidents7. use the right tool for the job8. when lifting, bend your knees9. DON’T GOOF OFF!!!!10. keep your work area clean

II. Unsafe Acts/Unsafe Conditions

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

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

III. Proper Safety AttitudeIII. Proper Safety AttitudeA. Actions speak louder than wordsB. 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 wordsB. Avoid these actions 1. forgetfulness 2. disobedience 3. carelessness 4. bad temper 5. uncertainty 6. fatigue 7. laziness 8. showing off

IV. Office SafetyIV. Office Safety

A. close all desk and file drawers when not in useB. be careful when using manual paper-cutting

machinesC. turn off all machines when cleaningD. make sure all electrical machines and cords are

in good shape and the plug is GROUNDEDE. do NOT touch electrical machines with wet

handsF. don’t lean too far back in a chair

A. close all desk and file drawers when not in useB. be careful when using manual paper-cutting

machinesC. turn off all machines when cleaningD. make sure all electrical machines and cords are

in good shape and the plug is GROUNDEDE. do NOT touch electrical machines with wet

handsF. don’t lean too far back in a chair

G. replace worn electrical cords or plugsH. unplug electrical connections by pulling the

plug, not by pulling the cordI. do not overload electrical circuitsJ. use handrails on stairsK. keep the floors clean and dryL. never stand on movable office furnitureM. read and follow all directions on storing and

using chemicalsN. be careful of dangling hair, jewelry, scarves and

ties, fast food worker, auto mechanic, teacher

G. replace worn electrical cords or plugsH. unplug electrical connections by pulling the

plug, not by pulling the cordI. do not overload electrical circuitsJ. use handrails on stairsK. keep the floors clean and dryL. never stand on movable office furnitureM. read and follow all directions on storing and

using chemicalsN. be careful of dangling hair, jewelry, scarves and

ties, fast food worker, auto mechanic, teacher

V. Working with Machinery and Tools

V. Working with Machinery and Tools

A. work at a safe speedB. wear the right clothes and footwearC. never operate machine unless you’ve had instructionsD. keep the switch “OFF” while you plug in a machineE. examine the equipment before turning onF. never operate defective equipmentG. wear the proper protective gearH. keep all safety guards and shields in placeI. do not oil, clean or adjust equipment when the power is on

A. work at a safe speedB. wear the right clothes and footwearC. never operate machine unless you’ve had instructionsD. keep the switch “OFF” while you plug in a machineE. examine the equipment before turning onF. never operate defective equipmentG. wear the proper protective gearH. keep all safety guards and shields in placeI. do not oil, clean or adjust equipment when the power is on

VI. Other safety precautionsVI. Other safety precautionsA. 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

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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

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

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VII. Fire ProtectionVII. 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

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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

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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

First AidFirst Aid

1. Make sure the injured person has nothing in his/her mouth

2. stop any bleeding3. prevent shock--keep person warm and keep

person flat with head low4. call for medical help5. remain calm

1. Make sure the injured person has nothing in his/her mouth

2. stop any bleeding3. prevent shock--keep person warm and keep

person flat with head low4. call for medical help5. remain calm

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IX. OSHA Occupational and Health Act

IX. OSHA Occupational and Health Act

A. calls for safe working conditionsB. law passed to reduce hazards in the workplace

A. calls for safe working conditionsB. law passed to reduce hazards in the workplace

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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

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

X. Worker’s CompensationX. Worker’s

CompensationA. Insurance against work-related accidentsB. All 50 states have themC. 2 kinds 1. compulsory--must participate in the plan 2. elective--can chooseD. 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 accidentsB. All 50 states have themC. 2 kinds 1. compulsory--must participate in the plan 2. elective--can chooseD. 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.

XI. Disability InsuranceXI. Disability Insurance

A. Long term = Social Security coversB. Young people can collect, but on a different

scale

A. Long term = Social Security coversB. Young people can collect, but on a different

scale