Sharing: Safety Topics and VCT's

Hello Optimusprime

Thanks for your Topic.

Job-site safety is really a matter of common sense.

While legislation can be brought in to increase safety, there is a problem yet to be solved:

You cannot legislate against stupidity, forgetfulness, or the 'gung-ho' types, who try and prove they are 'macho" by not using proper safety procedures.

Kind Regards....

I once delivered a speech on safety.

I started with a scenario where the guy is super safety minded at work, detailing a few instances where he practices safety. Then he goes home, calls out to his wife, "Honey! I'm home!" and promptly steps on his son's toy car, falls to the floor and breaks his ankle.

Ladies and gentlemen, an accident has just occurred!

At work, we're always bombarded by safety reminders: signs here, signs there, doors with big windows so that you can see if you're going to hit someone when you open it; workmates who pull you out when they spot you entering a dangerous situation; working on the buddy system for mutual safety; the list goes on.

Yet, at home, we hardly have anything to remind us of safety. How many families discuss safety on a regular basis? How many conduct fire evacuation exercises? How many take the time to teach their kids how to use a fire extinguisher or even just call 911? How many people take safety for granted in the home?

Are your kitchen knives mounted on a stand that can easily fall over? How many times have you slipped on the bathroom tiles and, yet, never thought of replacing them with non-slip types? Do you know what your kid's are doing?

Safety shouln't be left at work. Carry it with you always, everywhere you go.

I hope CR4 adds another Section for Safety Topics.

In our office, we have this KOL(Knowledge OnLine) where just like this site, engineers gathers their bright ideas, shares, asks. It has different communities depending on what their discipline is(electrical, Control Systems, Mechanical..etc..)

And another community for HSE(Health Safety Environmental), where numerous safety topics are posted.

Thanks guys for sharing, could you please spread the word to others on sharing safety topics. Again thanks.

Stay safe by staying alert in Office

Protecting yourself can be as simple as keeping your eyes and ears open. Here are some proactive examples that reminds you to keep yourself secured.

1. Company Goal: Zero Accident work environment.
2. Watch your Surroundings: You should know the escape routes of the building in case of any emergency. In case of emergency, do not volunteer to act or participate in the situation instead communicate the situation promptly to the Authorities.
3. Mail and Telephone Safety: Mail and telephone solicitations bring many tempting offers, but not all are legitimate. Be careful to deal with them.
4. Net Safety: The Web can be a great place to find information, but be extra cautious about the information you give. Be careful.
5. Computer Login Safety: Computer is an important support tool in your work place. Always be responsible in using the computer logins. Keep your Login secured otherwise your computer will be misused.

Conclusion:

Doing your JOB in office is important but it is more important to do the JOB responsibly by keeping you safe and protected.

OK, this is a great idea, and I'm happy to add a topic:

Of course it is important to focus on the task at hand. The work you are doing is important, or you wouldn't be doing it, right? But do not focus so closely on that task that you lose track of your surroundings. You must always be aware of what is going on around you to remain safe on the job (or at home!). Always remember there are two levels of awareness:

Situational awareness - of the area around you and what is happening in that area.

Positional awareness - of yourself within that area and what you are doing there.

Disregard either one, and you become a hazard to yourself and others!

Painting

Painting is one of those tasks that just seems harmless; however, painting can

be dangerous if one is careless. Many paints are highly flammable, others are

poisonous, and some are both flammable and poisonous.

Safe Practices

To increase your chances of remaining alive and healthy, observe the following

precautions:

Keep paint off your skin as much as possible.

Wash your hands, arms, and face with soap and warm water before eating.

Do not put your fingers, food, or cigarettes in your mouth if they are

contaminated with paint.

Be sure you have adequate ventilation, and wear an approved paint/spray

respirator whenever there is reason to believe the ventilation is inadequate

in the place you are painting.

At the first sign of dizziness, leave the space and get to fresh air.

Do not smoke, use an open flame, or use spark-producing tools in the

vicinity of painting operations.

Use only explosion-proof lights near painting operations.

Do not wear nylon, orlon, or plastic clothing or covering … these materials

generate static electricity, which may spark and ignite paint vapors.

Do not carry matches or cigarette lighters or wear steel buckles or metal

shoe plates; too often one forgets and strikes a match or lights a cigarette

lighter in areas filled with explosive vapors.

Steel buttons, buckles, and tabs can strike sparks that are invisible to your

eyes but are capable of igniting paint vapors.

When pouring solvents, make sure the containers are touching each other

to prevent sparks.

Never paint during electrical storms.

Keep food and drink away from areas being painted.

Paint and Varnish Removers

The following safety precautions should be observed when you use paint and

varnish removers:

Never use paint and varnish removers around an open flame, some types

are highly flammable.

Do not use removers in confined spaces because their dangerous

anesthetic or toxic properties can kill or cause injury if you are exposed to

them for long periods.

Do not use paint or varnish removers if you have an open cut or sore on

your hand unless you wear rubber gloves.

Do not let the remover touch your skin; watch out particularly for your face,

eyes, and mouth.

If paint or varnish remover should come in contact with the skin, wash it off

immediately with cold water; seek medical attention as soon as possible if it

gets into your eyes or mouth.

Never use turpentine or mineral spirits as hand cleaners because they are

absorbed through the skin pores; gasoline also is dangerous and must

never be used. To clean paint or varnish remover from your hands, use

soap and water only.