Transcript Safety in the Workplace

Safety in the Workplace
Workplace Safety Vocabulary
Hazard
• A situation that could result in injury, disease, or
death.
Risk
• The possibility of losing or having a problem.
Rules
Training
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Hard hats are used when there is danger from falling or flying objects.
Ear plugs or ear muffs protect the hearing of machine operators and other workers in
noisy factories.
Gloves and aprons protect workers when they use dangerous chemicals.
Sturdy work boots with rubber soles protect people’s feet from falling objects and
from slipping on slippery floors.
Machine operators need goggles or safety glasses to keep flying particles out of
their eyes.
Respiratory equipment is used when there are harmful dusts, fumes, or gases in the
air.
Face shields protect welders from flying particles off their faces.
Danger
Equipment
_______ 1. cuts on hands
_______ 2. dust or chemicals in the air
_______ 3. chemicals splashing the body
_______ 4. falling objects
_______ 5. loud machine noise
_______ 6. objects hitting the eyes
_______ 7. sore or strained back
_______ 8. chemical fumes
_______ 9. hair getting caught in machines
_______ 10. wet floors
_______ 11. working near flames or fire
a. goggles
b. earplugs
c. safety shoes
d. back brace
e. face shield
f. gloves
g. hair net
h. respirator
I rubber boots
j. hard hat
i. apron
Warning Signs
Warning Signs in the Workplace
Sign
Location
Reason for Warning
High Voltage
electrical box
danger of shock
Write S next to a safe work habit and write US next to an unsafe work habit.
1. __________ I wear safety glasses at the drilling machine.
2. __________ I run to my work station whenever I’m late.
3. __________ I take medication that makes me feel sleepy.
4. __________ I wear work boots with leather soles.
5. __________ I wear a hard hat in the hard-hat area.
6. __________ I leave some equipment out after work.
7. __________ I wash my hand before and after doing my work.
8. __________ I turn my equipment off when I don’t use it.
9. __________ I throw burning cigarettes in a wastebasket.
10. _________ I use frayed electrical cords.
11. _________ I know where emergency exits are.
12. _________ I keep my work areas neat and clean.
13. _________ I store tools and equipment safely.
14. _________ I drink alcoholic beverages when at work.
15. _________ I ask for help when lifting heavy loads.