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Copyright Progressive Business Publications
New Employee Orientation
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Why is Safety Important?
Every year there are 5 million work-related injuries and illnesses (That’s 1 out of every 18 workers)
Last year, more than 5,000 people were killed on the job
Accidents can happen at any time
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Our Commitment to Safety
Goals and objectives
Safety record
Safety committee
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What You Should Do if Injured
Try to stay calm
Seek medical attention
Report all injuries and illnesses
Report near misses
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You Can Protect Yourself!
Safety glasses, goggles and face shields
Hard hats
Safety shoes
Gloves
Earplugs and earmuffs
Look out for damaged equipment
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What if there is an Emergency?
Listen for instructions
Know where allthe exits are
Follow the emergency escape route
Learn more than one way out
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Safe Chemical Handling
Risks of working with chemicals
Ways chemicals enter your body
Read all labels
Read all Material Safety Data Sheets
Wear the proper personal protective equipment
Be prepared to respond to chemical exposure
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Ergonomics
Musculoskeletal Disorders are:– Common– Very serious injuries– Preventable
Ergonomic practices reduce workplace injuries
Report symptoms early
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Preventing Back Injuries
Plan the lift
Use proper lifting techniques
Don’t overdo it
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Hand and Power Tool Safety
Hand and power tools are very dangerous
Injuries caused by hand and power tools
Ergonomic risks
Safe use of hand and power tools
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Forklift Safety
Ensure load stability to prevent tip-overs
Follow the rules of the road
Use extra caution with special situations
Inspect vehicles and report any problems
Use care when refueling/recharging
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Electrical Safety
Electricity can kill
Beware: Your body is a great conductor of electricity
Do not work on or near live parts
Treat electricity with the respect it deserves
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Eye Safety
Every year, thousands of people are blinded by work-related injuries
The most common injuries are from forceful impacts, chemicals and small particles
Proper eye protection will prevent injuries
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Fall Protection
Use your fall protection equipment, every time
Stay away from the edge
Wear a hard hat
Walk, don’t run
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Lockout/Tagout
Lockout/tagout is a warning and prevention system
Failure to perform lockout/tagout can kill you
Never remove another employee’s lock/tag
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Machine Guarding
Contact with moving machine parts can kill you
Guards and devices will protect you
Only trained employees should remove or repair guards and devices
Operating instructions for each machine should be followed
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Bloodborne Pathogens
How are they transmitted?
How are you exposed?
Ways to protect yourself
How to respond
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Confined Space Safety
Dangerous conditions in confined spaces is a leading cause of death in the workplace
Entry permit systems save lives
Attendants protect entrants
Do not attempt to rescue if not trained
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Respirator Safety
Hazardous particles in the air can cause serious injuries or death
Use a respirator whenever you enter an area with hazardous particles in the air
You may not be able to see or smell hazardous air particles until it’s too late
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Asbestos Kills
If you are exposed to enough asbestos, it will kill you
It’s an invisible killer - You need special equipment to even see asbestos fibers
These fibers enter your body when you breath, eat or drink
Maintenance and construction workers are most at risk
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Summary
Accidents can happen at any time
If injured, first seek medical attention
Report all injuries
Protective equipment prevents injuries
Look for damaged equipment