Safety Orientation & Importance in Work Environment
Safety orientation on project sites is crucial for ensuring the well-being of workers. Understanding the importance of safety through images and informative content can help promote a culture of safety at the workplace. Workers, supervisors, and management each have specific responsibilities in ensuring a safe and healthy work environment. The Workers Compensation Act outlines basic rights for workers regarding safety concerns.
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Health and Safety Orientation Safety Orientation Project Site
Why Is Safety Important To You? Being able to hang out with friends/family on the weekend? Walking? Having all your limbs? Hearing? Going home to your family after your shift? Being able to trust that the people around you on a daily basis won t knowingly put you in danger? Earning your income/providing for yourself and family? Waking up in the morning? Going on your dream vacation?
Safety concerns? Speak to your safety officer or supervisor. Work Safe Make your job as safe as possible.
Worker Follow health and safety requirements Ask for instruction Work safely, and encourage your co-workers Correct any unsafe conditions and report to your supervisor Report any injury to the first aid attendant / supervisor Take the initiative. Make suggestions to improve safety Responsibilities
Supervisor Follow safety responsibilities Instruct workers under direction and control and ensure their work is performed safely Responsibilities Ensure compliance with OHSR Participate in accident investigations Set a good example
Management Provide a safe and healthy workplace Ensure that workers are adequately trained Establish and maintain a comprehensive occupational health and safety program Support employees in their health and safety activities Responsibilities
The Workers Compensation Act outlines 3 basic rights: Worker Rights Right to Refuse Right to Know Right to Participate
You have the right to refuse if you have reasonable cause If there is an undue hazard to your safety or someone else's Right To Refuse You must report the unsafe condition to your supervisor immediately!
All employees have a right to know what hazards are present on the job. Cartoon Hard Hat Character Pointing Up You learn about the hazards at: Health and Safety Orientation Health and Safety Sessions On the job instructions WHMIS Training Right To Know
All employees have a right to take part in health and safety activities. *you can be chosen to be a health and safety representative Cartoon Hammer Character Flexing His Muscles Right To Participate Remember - report unsafe conditions with out worrying that you will get in trouble.
Report accidents, injuries, or near misses Wear appropriate clothing Company Rules Wear Basic PPE: Hard hat, safety boots, hi- vis vest Perform all work safely Maintain good housekeeping
No fighting, horseplay, practical jokes Operate all vehicles and mobile equipment in accordance with rules and highway requirements. Company Rules Use tools in good condition, with all guards and safety devices Theft, vandalism or any other abuse or misuse of company property is prohibited
The use of drugs or alcohol on site is strictly prohibited. http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:gKF_dcnqzoD5vM:http://www.victorystore.com/signs/property_management/images/nodrinking-9.gif _______ reserves the right to remove from the site any person who is, or appears to be: Drug and Alcohol Policy Affected by the side effects of drugs or alcohol
System for dealing with workers who fail to comply with the company safety rules. First Infraction: Verbal warning Second Infraction: Written warning Third Infraction: 3 to 5 day suspension without pay Fourth Infraction: Termination of employment Disciplinary Action where there is blatant disregard for company rules immediate, more serious action may be taken
Hazard Awareness Be aware of your environment and the hazards that are present. Do a site hazard assessment before beginning work each site or shift.
Following are some typical hazards that you may be exposed to on site: Traffic MSI s (Musculoskeletal Injuries) Mobile Equipment Confined Space/Entry Do not enter a confined space until you have completed confined space training. Hazard Awareness
You must report any accident, incident, or near miss to your supervisor immediately. http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:JnzbIhoRNzfReM:http://www.waynewhitecoop.com/system/images/Light%2520Bulb.jpg Reporting Procedures *In the event of an injury, alert the first aid attendant immediately
Injury Pyramid 1 Serious Injury or Death 10 Injuries (Health care or lost time) 30 Minor Injuries (First aid but no time lost) 600 Near Misses
Tools and equipment must be inspected, maintained, and kept in good repair Use warning tags to prevent workers from operating damaged or defective equipment Preventative Maintenance Lock out/tag a machine that is under maintenance
Always ask for instruction if unsure about how to perform a job safely Ask for Ask for Instruction Instruction
Unsure how to perform a task? Obtain both instruction and demonstration not simply a verbal description of the work tasks Training Training Instruction and Instruction and Demonstration Demonstration Understand the safety risks
Personal Protective Equipment You must wear the following are personal protective equipment: Hardhats: whenever there is a potential hazard to the head Foot Protection: comply with Canadian Safety Association (C.S.A) standards High Visibility Vests
Eye/Face Protection: must wear whenever doing work that causes a danger to the eyes or face. Personal Protective Equipment Hearing Protection Hand Protection: Employees handling material likely to harm hands or arms must wear gloves or other appropriate devices Respiratory Protection
Life Jackets: life jackets are required to be worn when: Working on barges without skirting Working within 3m (10ft) of an open dock face Working in conditions that present the possible risk of drowning Personal Protective Equipment Fall Protection: must be worn at a place where a fall from: 3m (10ft) or more may occur, or A lesser height that involves an unusual risk of injury (e.g. 5ft above rebar)
Hearing Conservation Table: Noise Level Determination-Rule of Thumb Ear Protection Status Noise Level (dBA) Communication requires worker to Speak normally @__ ft. Shout @ ___ft. Ear Protection Not required 75 80 2 1 8 6 Ear Protection Required 82 90 1 1/2 4 2
Workplace violence is any act in which a worker is: Threatened Intimidated or Assaulted Workplace Violence In his or her employment by an individual outside of the workplace When confronted, calmly back away, Do NOT enter any situation or location where you feel threatened or unsafe
Musculoskeletal Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSI s) Injuries (MSI s) Musculoskeletal Injuries are tissue injuries: Muscles Tendons Ligaments Signs of these injuries: Swelling Redness Difficulty to move Numbness/tingling Pain
Safe driving practices reduce the risk of accidents and injuries Driver s Program All Employees must comply with the Motor Vehicle Act and regulations
If you are/may be exposed to hazardous materials you must be WHMIS trained Workers have a right to know: What hazardous ingredients they are likely to be exposed to on the jobsite What to do to protect themselves from those hazards Where to get additional information W.H.M.I.S
All hazardous materials should be: labeled have a MSDS W.H.M.I.S Current MSDS binders are located in_____________
Working around mobile equipment can lead to serious injury or death if proper precautionary measures are not taken Mobile Mobile Equipment Equipment Operation Operation
Ensure eye contact with operator before entering the area Avoid pinch points (Important for articulating equipment and excavators) Mobile Mobile Equipment Equipment Operation Operation Inform operator you enter into the swing of an excavator or into a machine s blind spot
Equipment operators are responsible for ensuring that: the machine they are operating is in good working condition they are in full control of it at all times Mobile Mobile Equipment Equipment Operation Operation Operate equipment in a manner that does not endanger others
Workplace Inspections Workplace Inspections Conducted on a regular basis and/or special circumstances at all worksites http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:UUYJ8zmhRSMlNM:http://ftcneiu1.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/checklist.jpeg If a hazard is identified: report it to their supervisor and ensure that it is corrected promptly
Accident / Incident Accident / Incident Investigations Investigations Investigations are completed on: all serious accidents (medical treatment, property damage) and near misses, to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:dxrwgZJ58zjn2M:https://www.nysdot.gov/portal/page/portal/programs/familys-grief/familys-grief-repository/dot_hard_hat02B.jpg If you are involved in or witness an accident or near miss, report it immediately to your supervisor
First Aid First Aid A current list of first aid attendants is available: with each foreman, with the safety officer, posted on the _____________
Emergency Procedures Emergency Procedures Fire Response Spill Response Evacuation Plan
Composed of a management and workers Work to: Safety Safety Committee Committee Prevent accidents Discuss safety concerns from the work force Recommend ways to implement safety programs
Relays important safety issues throughout the company Discussion on safe work practices, hazard controls, site specific requirements, etc. Toolbox Toolbox Talks Talks Participation is the key to ensure that safety meetings are productive and useful Conducted__________
If you are injured at work or have symptoms of a work-related illness, you must report it to your Supervisor Injury Injury Manageme Manageme nt / RTW nt / RTW Return-to-Work (RTW) Program has been established for workers who sustain workplace injuries
Includes: Facility Walk Through Review the site specifics Introduction to supervisor / contact information Incident Reporting Bulletin Board First Aid Tool Area Attendance Site Site Orientation Orientation
Designated smoking areas Emergency Procedures Emergency exits / Muster Points Fire extinguisher locations Other emergency equipment MSDS Location Housekeeping Personal Protective Equipment Equipment/Vehicle Inspections Site Site Orientation Orientation
Step-by-step description of how to complete a job safely and efficiently Safe Work Safe Work Procedures Procedures You can find safe work procedures in________________
