Safety Thinking Safety Always A SCHR OH&S PRESENTATION Shirley Thera, Manager Workplace Health and Safety May 2011
Definition Safety Freedom from an occurrence or risk of injury, danger or loss
Why is Safety Important? Safety is important because it keeps humans and animals out of harms way. There are many facets that can be taken to keep oneself safe. Safety at Home Safety with Children Recreation Safety Workplace Safety
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Home Safety Tips 1. Good lighting 2. Wear slippers inside not socks 3. Affix down mats and carpets with velcro strips or double-sided tape 4. Use a rubber non-slip mat in the bath or shower 5. Be safe when up a ladder or step ladder 6. Get your hot water tank temperature checked 7. Make glass doors and windows visible 8. Keep looking when you re cooking 9. Lock away poisons and medicines 10. Install and maintain working smoke alarms.
Child Safety Tips 1. Place hot foods and liquids on the centre of the table. 2. Keep matches, gasoline, lighters and other flammable material locked away and out of a child s reach. 3. Cover unused electrical outlets 4. Install safety guards on all windows that are not emergency exits. 5. Place furniture away from windows and secure it to the wall to prevent it from tipping over. 6. Never leave a child alone while cooking.
Child Safety Tips continued 7. Teach children what to do when they hear the sound of a smoke alarm. 8. Practice an escape plan with your child 9. Know which household products are poisonous. 10. Lock up poisons out of children s sight and reach. 11. Never refer to medicine or vitamins as candy 12. Do not have children help you take medication
Recreational Safety Tips 1. Biking wear a helmet and reflective clothing; follow the rules of the road. 2. Hiking tell someone your route; and always carry first-aide supplies. 3. Lightning watch the clouds for changes; stay away from water; know CPR 4. Playground avoid clothing with strings; play on ageappropriate equipment 5. Skiing or Snowboarding wear proper clothing; wear a helmet; do not exceed your skill level. 6. Water Sports always swim with a buddy; alcohol and water sports don t mix; learn to swim.
Workplace Health & Safety The legislated goals are to establish and maintain safe and healthy working conditions. Important rights under the legislation include: The RIGHT TO KNOW the hazards in the workplace & how to protect themselves. The RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE in occupational health and safety. The RIGHT TO REFUSE WORK which is believed to be unusually dangerous.
Workplace Health and Safety Workplace safety is the right of every employee, and the obligation of every employer towards their workers. The Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety Act is the governing tool for workplaces. It provides employers and workers with the legislative framework for workplace health and safety that affects employers, workers and industries in Saskatchewn.
Workplace Health & Safety continued Occupational Health and Safety means 1. The promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being of workers; 2. The prevention among workers of ill health caused by their working conditions; 3. The protection of workers in their employment from factors adverse to their health;
Workplace Health and Safety continued 4. The placing and maintenance of workers in working environments that are adapted to their individual physiological and psychological conditions; and 5. The promotion and maintenance of a working environment that is free of harassment.
Workplace Health & Safety continued The employer is mandated by law to provide a safe working environment. As the employer is mandated by law to provide a safe working environment, how is this accomplished?
Workplace Health & Safety continued OH&S Act, Section 19 1. Worker Orientation An employer shall ensure that a worker is trained in all matters that are necessary to protect the health and safety of the worker. Orientation To... a. Building general fire, emergencies, OH&S bulletin board, safety procedures. b. Job Department more specific knowledge on the worker s actual department (ie. PPE, fire, job safety analysis) c. Classification actual rules and regs surrounding the actual job. (ie. Using dishwasher, scrubbing floors, patient lifts, etc.) d. Providing
Workplace Health & Safety continued OH&S Act, Section 19 1. Worker Orientation Orientation To...continued d. Providing employer policies and education on OH&S, violence, harassment, reporting incidents, seasonal travel, working alone. e. Ensuring OH&S information is available site OH&S committees, first aid, hand washing, universal precautions, EFAP, scent-free workplace, and many more
Workplace Health & Safety continued OH&S Act, Section 19 2. Worker Training Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) gloves, gowns, aprons, masks/goggles/shields, hearing protection, appropriate footwear, mask fit respirators. Transfer, Lift, Repositioning (TLR), Professional Assault Response Training (PART) Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Fire/Fire Extinguishers, Disaster Code, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and many more..
Workplace Health & Safety continued General Duties of Workers Section 13 Workers shall; a. Use the safeguards, safety appliances and personal protective equipment provided in accordance with these regulations, b. Follow the safe work practices and procedures required by or developed.
Conclusion Thinking Safety Always means living, breathing, and especially practicing safety practices at home, with children and family, in recreation, in social settings, and in your workplace.
REMEMBER Safety is a full-time job don t make it a parttime practice. Thank You
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