Health, Safety, and First Aid

Safety Procedures

Accidents are most often caused by:Lack of knowledge or skillEnvironmental hazardsPoor safety attitudesUnsafe behavior

Lack of Knowledge and Skills Less than one year of experience Not trained, don’t use What you do not know can be

dangerousMachineryEquipmentChemicalsHazardous Materials

Lack of Knowledge and Skills Hazards on the road

Teen driversLack of experienceDriving record

Environmental Hazards

Possible dangers or unsafe conditions in the workplaceFrom mechanical equipment to automated

offices

Hazards in Dangerous Work Know the dangers Safety programs Safer equipment Training

ConstructionLoggingMiningAgricultureMeat processing

Environmental Hazards

Ergonomics – the science of examining motions and how to perform them properly

Repetitive stress – motion injuries Carpal tunnel syndrome – can make

your hands feel numb and tingly

Hazards in the Office

Safe design of office equipment Air quality Leaving boxes in walkways Leaving file drawers open

Poor Safety Attitude

“Think safety” Do tasks the safe way Wear proper clothes Use proper equipment Follow procedures

Unsafe Behavior Recklessness Bad temper Lack of consideration Disobedience Carelessness Laziness Fatigue Impatience Emotional state Use of drugs and alcohol

Costs of Accidents

Your Financially and Personally

○ Time on the job○ Wage loss○ Job loss○ Career loss○ Disability

Costs of Accidents

EmployerTime and moneyProduction slowsInvestigate the accidentLawsuits or finesWorkers’ Compensation

Cost of Accidents

EconomyWages, medical, and insurance

administrationHigher prices for goods and services passed

to you the consumer

Safety Procedures to Help Prevent Accidents Stay healthy Use machines and tools properly Wear protective clothing and use

protective safety equipment Follow safety precautions

Follow Safety Precautions Ladders Wash hands frequently Lift properly Prevent fires Keep work areas neat

Prevent Fires

A fire needs oxygen, fuel, and heat to start

Four different types of fire extinguishers:Class A – wood, paper, cloth (water)Class B – liquids, gas, grease (smother)Class C – in or near electricity

(nonconductive)Class D – combustible metals (special)

What to do When an Accident Occurs? Call for help Provide first aid Follow Universal Precautions Follow Emergency Evacuation

Procedures

Universal Precautions Use Protective barriers

Gloves, masks, etc. Use latex gloves Remove gloves without touching Dispose in plastic bag labeled

contaminated Wash your hands Blood contact with your body

Wash thoroughly and call your doctor

Workplace Violence

Robbery Domestic problems Personality conflicts Mentally unstable

The Role of Government

OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration

EPA – Environmental Protection Agency CDC – Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention NIOSH – National Institute for

Occupational Safety and Health

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Governmental agency (federal) Insures safe and healthy working

conditions Provides workplace inspection Provides training Provides education programs

OSHA

Hazardous Chemical Right to KnowYou have the right to know about dangerous

chemicals in your workplace as well as training

Material Safety Data Sheet is required (MSDS)

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Governmental agency (federal) Protects the environment

Air and waterToxic waste disposalPesticide standardsRadiation monitoring

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Government agency (federal) Protects from health threats

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Government agency (federal) Researches work-related injury and

illness