Have you noticed that in almost everything that you have done in the past either in your personal life or business life that you have discovered a trick in which the entire process goes smoother and quicker each and every time? And have you also noticed that as you practiced these tricks of the trade, especially in your work habits, that as time progressed you become very keen at completing the task faster and with less effort and less energy? That’s exactly what developing everyday safety habits, in which all can keep you injury-free throughout the entire year, is all about.
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At Online OSHA Safety Training we have decided to get heavenly with you and discuss the 10 Commandments of great safety habits right here and right now. We have been practicing these very same 10 Commandments for safety goals in our own careers and jobs ever since we can remember or as far back as our college days at The Ohio State University. Now that’s dating us a bit but who’s keeping score as the only score that counts is how safe you are on-the-job each and every day and coming back home to those little Bucks!
Very Unsafe World
Without further delay let us introduce you to the first commandment that leads off the 10 Commandments of great safety habits so that you can get acclimated to what we are trying to dispense in this review of how to stay safe and alive in a very unsafe world.
* Create Your Very Own Safety Standards
Practice independent safety habits and do not be influenced by negative behaviors of others who may or may not have your best interests at heart even on the job as a team orientated group.
* Operate Equipment ONLY if Well-Qualified and Well-Trained
If you operate a piece of equipment such as huge scrapers or baggers by all means please have the sense and sensibility to first ask your supervisor to train you even if it causes a stoppage in the workflow because briefly stopping the work now will prevent a casualty or very serious injury or even death later. Use the analogy of a fisherman who secures all rods and gear before making the trip back in after a long day of fishing. The fisherman is tired and has been out in the blazing Atlantic Sun in the summer for 8-12 hours and just wants to just kick back and point the boat in the direction of the homeport. What he does to prepare for the trip back is very important and keeps him safe from all lines and other hangers that could cause an eye accident or even worse. Take the few extra minutes to be safe.
* Respect Machinery
Recall that machines are not humans and have no emotions or no logical way of thinking and stopping themselves if your hand or finger happens to be in a way of moving imports that normally crush iron objects. Make certain that all safety guards are in place especially on saws and other chopping and cutting tools of the trade. Never be in such a hurry that you forget your great safety habits that you work so hard to obtain and retain and always look at your hands and count 10 fingers and think someone either up above or whoever you may pray to that you still have those at the end of each day.
* Use Your Own Initiatives for Safety Protection
Utilize your very own safety protection procedures and congratulate yourself when you do a fine day’s work without causing any injury to yourself or others on the job site, well done!
* Ask Questions All the Time
Make sure that you asked questions if you’re uncertain of anything on the job site especially when it comes to operating dangerous machinery. Recall back in the school days that there were no stupid questions and you’ll get by just fine with your own safety protocol.
* Use Care and Caution When Lifting And Think before Moving Your Body and Heavy Object Simultaneously
Know your limits and do not over extend your reach or twist your body when lifting any amount of weight. The few minutes it takes to prevent serious injury will pay off in great dividends not only on payday every Friday but throughout the course of the year with no missed workdays and all 10 fingers.
* Practice Good Housekeeping Safety Habits
The number one cause of a serious injury is by having a disorganized work area as these are breeding grounds for all types of accidents and work-related injuries each and every year on job sites throughout America.
* Wear Proper and Sensible Work Clothes and Secure Long Hair and Mullets
You’re not going to a club so avoid loose clothing, any dangling bling-bling and if you have long hair make certain that you secure those golden locks behind your head as normally ponytails will do the trick here for you.
* Wear Sturdy and Appropriate Footwear
Sturdy and appropriate footwear is a staple on most construction and/or industrial worksites throughout America and the rest of the world hopefully. Protect your feet and toes with great foot safety habits by purchasing steel-toed boots and tough leather work-appropriate footwear.
* Practice Good Personal Cleanliness – Be Mr. Clean of the Worksite
Never touch your eyes or face and especially the mouth with dirty, grimy gloves that you’ve been wearing all day. All you have to do is take the gloves off make sure you wash your hands and then you could pick and prod until the cows come home.
* Be a Positive Part of the Safety Team/ Inspiration to All That Come to the Construction Site
Be more than willing to accept and follow safety rules as these rules will save your life in the long run. We appreciate your time and patience in reading through the 10 Commandments of great safety habits and hope you have a wonderful day on the job and come back with all 20 digits. If you are ever in need of a great safety training course such as the Online OSHA 10-Hour Construction Course that will definitely accentuate your safety habits that you have learned yourself on the job then head over to Online OSHA Safety Training and get your safety training on!