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Safety Day

Safety is everybody's business

While i am committed to the LIFE SAVING RULES, some said SAFETY is in their DNA.

How about you, what can you do for safety.

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CAUSES OF WORKPLACE ACCIDENT
Whatever that happened to a man either good or bad is as a result of his action.
There are two types of actions in a workplace, it is either safe actions or unsafe actions.
SAFE ACTION
A safe action is the compliance to safety rules to avoid accident in workplace.
Example of safe actions are not limited to:
1. Obtaining a safe work permit before starting your job
2. Conducting a peptalk with your team before starting the job
3. Using the right tools for every job
4. Using the right PPE at the right time
5. Telling your workers the hazard in the job they are about to start
6. Working in an ergonomic environment
7. Covering of the rotating parts of the machines.
8. Applying a LOTO on your faulty equipment
9. Proper housekeeping during and after your work
10. Not forcing your worker to do the job when it is not safe.

UNSAFE ACTIONS
Unsafe acts are the major cause of incidents or accidents on site.
Unsafe action is any activity that is liable to cause threat, affect the well being of workers, or company asset.
Examples of unsafe actions are not limited to:
1. Use of improper tools
2. Failing to wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) or when it is wrongly used
3. Working without proper authorization (safe work permit)
4. Getting distracted while working
5. Engaging unskilled labor for skill job
6. Struggling with work while on ladder
7. Doing the job you were not trained on
8. Performing hot work in a combustible area
9. Working alone
10. Working with unguarded rotating machine part
11. Performing hot work in the rain
12. Working on unsecured platform
13. Poor illumination
14. Working in a messy environment
15. Working under alcohol influence
16. I too know (Over confidence)
17. Use of defective tools
18. Standing under a suspended load
19. Working at heights without fall protections
20. Disliking your site safety officer

Always remember this

Pep Talk

It is a short talk given to workers by their supervisor before starting a work. It also serve as a reminder of the training undergone in the past. Such a talk has to be brief and should be in a simple language that is easily understood by everyone in attendance.

Importance of pep talk

* To make known that safety has to be taken as the priority while doing their job.
*For proper planning of their jobs before commencement.
* To think and discuss about what could go wrong and how to prevent it from happening.
* Use of MSDS, tags, signage and other safety information so that one knows how to work safely.
* Workers have to focus and avoid distractions while carrying out there task.
* To ensure the tools and equipment are duely inspected to ensure they are good for the job.

Remember, the right tools should be used for the right job.
*Workers have to always follow the right procedures while doing the job. Short cut should be avoided.
*Workers should clear there doubts before attempting any work.

Safety pep talk is very necessary and our workers definitely need them as it is an easy way for foremen and supervisors to supplement the safety training efforts of their company. It also further emphasizes to workers that safety is a top priority of the company.

Observing safety moment with team

The role of PPE(Personal Protective Equipment) in construction site can not be underestimated. Know the right PPE needed for the task you are asked to carry out. Most of the supervisors are always after getting their jobs done without even considering the safety of the persons involved. Don't for any reason trade your safety for rewards, you can only enjoy the reward when you are healthy. Safeguard yourself,ask and make use of the right PPE at all time as it is the last line of defense.

SAFETY FIRST