It’s time to ring in the new year with work safety reminders from KC Supply. As everyone shakes off the holiday, it’s time to get back to work and the daily grind. However, now that everyone is back on the job, it means all the workplace safety precautions get enforced again. Here’s a refresher to keep important safety tips in mind.
Use tools, equipment, and machinery correctly.
All tools, equipment, and machines in a workplace have operational standards and purposes. Remember only to use these tools the way they are meant to be used. It may be tempting to take a shortcut and misuse a tool for a purpose it wasn’t built for, but work safety hinges on workers following instructions on properly using these items.
Report unsafe conditions.
At any instance of potentially hazardous conditions or situations, it’s crucial to report it back to your supervisors or managers. For example, if an enclosed space has too high concentrations of toxic fumes or gases, restrict entrance into it immediately and report the situation to a supervisor to ensure that the problem is resolved before work can resume.
Keep all workstations clean and orderly.
Clean and orderly stations help keep workplaces safe as there won’t be tools lying around where someone could have an accident with them. It’s also a way to limit mistakes as it’s a lot easier to find where specific tools are. You won’t accidentally grab the wrong one.
Take breaks when needed.
Work safety means protecting employees’ health by ensuring that they take regular breaks and stay hydrated. In labor-intensive industries or in extreme environments (high temperatures or altitudes, work that requires specialized PPE equipment, and more), it’s crucial to regularly take breaks to prevent bodies from getting overcome with exhaustion. Tired minds and bodies are more prone to mistakes, leading to potential accidents.
KC Supply also encourages gathering all workers or employees to refresh everyone on work safety procedures or protocols. This way, everyone remains up-to-date on safety regulations and has this information fresh in their minds as they return to work.
KC Supply places worker safety in industrial workplaces at the forefront of their concerns. Visit KCSupply.com to browse a selection of worker safety equipment that helps prevent accidents.