25/08/2026
📊 *WORKPLACE SAFETY: UNDERSTANDING THE HAZARDS* 📊
*RECOGNIZE • REPORT • PREVENT*
Safety is not a checklist. It’s a culture we build every day.
Understanding the difference between hazards and outcomes is the first step to preventing them:
*5 KEY SAFETY TERMS EVERY WORKER SHOULD KNOW:*
🔶 *Incident*: An event with potential to cause harm. _Example: Bypassing safeguards_
🔷 *Near Miss*: No injury this time, but it could have. _Example: Falling object narrowly missed_
✋ *Unsafe Act*: Behavior that deviates from safe practices. _Example: Not wearing PPE_
⚠️ *Unsafe Condition*: Physical hazard in the environment. _Example: Oil spill on floor_
🚨 *Accident*: Unplanned event resulting in injury, illness, or damage. _Example: Fall from height_
*WHY IT MATTERS:*
✅ Protects lives and health
✅ Prevents property damage
✅ Reduces downtime and cost
✅ Builds a strong safety culture
*HOW TO STAY SAFE - EVERY DAY:*
1. Follow safe work procedures
2. Use the right tools and PPE
3. Keep work areas clean and organized
4. Report hazards, incidents & near misses immediately
5. Look out for yourself and others
*REMEMBER:* _Safety is not just a rule, it's a way of life._
*THINK SAFE. WORK SAFE. GO HOME SAFE.*
Your safety is our priority. Everyone’s responsibility.
Tag a colleague who needs to see this. Let’s build safer workplaces together.