Workplace Safety & Accident Prevention

Group MembersJustin FelterRodric ScottRowdy Buck

Employee Safetyo causes of workplace error Employee Training Safety Topics Hazardous Chemicals Reporting Accidents First Aid Ergonomics Insufficient Equipment

Table Of Contents

Incorrect Use of Equipment Workers Compensation

Table Of Contents (Cont.)

Causes of workplace accidentso Employee Error – These are elementary mistakes,

mess ups, and anything an employee does wrong on the job. This is usually caused by a lack of experience.

o Misjudged Situations o Distractionso Inappropriate working positions – an example

would be sitting or standing on top ofa ladder.

Employee Safety

Causes of workplace accidents (Continued)o Knowingly using

defective equipment – a torn body harness, broken scaffold, or a messed up cherry picker/fork lift.

o Lack of Personal Protective Equipment – hard hat, safety harnesses, lower isle blockers

Training on safe and proper job procedures should reduce the number of accidents.

Employees will learn how to perform each of their tasks as safety as possible.

If something happens what steps to take: o Eye flusho Fire Extinguishero Exit doorso First aid

Employee Training

Safety Incentive Programs – these programs aim to motivate safe behavior by providing workers with incentives for avoiding accidents.

o Cash awardo merchandiseo Bbqo Casual Friday

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Employee Training (continued)

Safety topics at a new hire training will differ depending on the type of location where the new hire will be working. However, popular safety topics are how to stay protected when dealing with hazardous chemicals, how and when to report accidents, first aid, and ergonomics.

Safety Topics

electrical safety  Blood borne pathogen  Fire safety  Facility safety

Safety Topics (Cont.)

Employers that conduct a new hire orientation make new employees aware of the location of hazardous materials kept in the workplace and how the hazardous materials are identified, and demonstrate how to properly manage hazardous materials.

Hazmat

Hazardous Chemicals

Most safety training for new hires includes the correct way to report slips and falls, cuts, and any other type of accident that may occur in the workplace.

New hires are trained on how to complete incident reports and are provided with information on whom to report to, should an accident happen.

Reporting Accidents

First Aid Many accidents that

happen while an employee is at work can be taken care of quickly and efficiently with a properly stocked first aid kit. ‣New hires should know where first aid kits can be found throughout the work area and what types of injuries can receive proper medical help with contents found in a first aid kit.

Ergonomics training is primarily for new hires who work in office settings. Proper ergonomics, such as sitting appropriately in an office chair to avoid back pain or preventing carpel tunnel syndrome by using a computer keyboard correctly, can avert worker compensation claims and missed work days.  

  DSR is something Lowe's does twice a day and

that's checking for Racks, Topstock and power equip.

                     

Ergonomics

Failure to post warning and hazard signs

Failure to lock-out and tag-out

Procedures for handling materials◦ Lifting procedure◦ PPE Usage

Insufficient Procedure

Use of inappropriate equipment

Equipment used incorrectly

Safety devices removed or broken

Not trained for equipment use

Insufficient Equipment

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUE9dDrNtLo

Incorrect Use of Equipment

Is a form of insurance that provides compensation medical care for employees who are injured in the course of employment.

If employees do not incorporate workplace safety into their jobs they just might be filing for workers comp.

Workers Compensation

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Workers'_compensation

http://www.directindustry.com/prod/h-lift-industries-co-ltd/safety-harness-15568-394922.html, safety harness. Image

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF3IpEZXkEI, Workplace Safety. Video

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