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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Workers should wear the appropriate PPE to protect themselves from potential hazards. This includes safety glasses, hard hats, gloves, and protective clothing.
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Worker Safety Training
Train workers in the safe operation of machinery, tools, and equipment, as well as training them in how to work in accordance with safety policies. Document the training that has taken place. Training takes time and effort but it can reduce delays to projects caused by accidents.
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Procedures for Using Power Tools
Power tools must be kept in safe working condition. Individual should be assigned responsibility for overseeing the proper use and maintenance of the tools. Equipment, including electrical cords, must be inspected prior to use to ensure it is safe. Individuals must be trained properly on how to operate all power tools. If maintenance is required, employees must be trained to safely perform the maintenance.
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Electrical Safety
Electrical safety is a critical concern as workers deal with equipment’s that generate and transmit high levels of electricity. Workers must be trained on how to safely handle electrical equipment and understand the risks associated with working with live electrical components.
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Fall Protection
Workers performing maintenance tasks at height more than 4 ft from ground, must be equipped with the appropriate fall protection equipment, including safety harnesses and lifelines. To protect workers from potential fall hazards through skylights, roof edges and roof hatches, it must be made sure that skylights are guarded or that workers near skylights use personal fall protection.
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Lockout/Tagout Procedures
Lockout/tagout procedures are critical to ensuring the safety of workers during maintenance tasks. These procedures ensure that electrical and mechanical equipment is de-energized and secured before any maintenance work begins.
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Fire Safety
Fire safety measures should be in place in the event of a fire. This includes fire suits, portable firefighting equipment, as well as regular fire safety training for workers. Train employees by doing mock drills of the fire safety Situation.
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Emergency Response Plan
An emergency response plan should be in place to address potential hazards and ensure the safety of workers in the event of an emergency. Also, conduct mock drills after an electric shock, fire or other emergencies to ensure we’re prepared for any emergency.
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Stay Alert
Remain aware while at work. Stay in tune with your work surroundings. If you see unsafe conditions or people working in an unsafe manner, stop and rectify the problem before an accident happens.