1 Safety Briefing Jerome Smith, LAI Facility Security and Safety Officer.

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Safety Briefing

Jerome Smith, LAI Facility Security and Safety Officer

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Safety Begins With a Good Attitude

Accidents have causes Safe work is efficient work My company supports safety My co-workers support safety Working safely is a skill People respect safe work habits

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We Don’t Take Risks Here

Stop and think

Slow down

Don’t take shortcuts

If you don’t know, ask someone

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What You Should Do if Injured

Try to stay calm Seek medical attention Report all injuries

and illnesses Report near-misses

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What if There is an Emergency?

Listen for instructions

Know where all the exits are

Follow the emergency escape route

Learn more than one way out

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Do You Know a HazardWhen You See One?

New location Electricity Noise Lifting Repetitive motion Machinery & equipment

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You Can Protect Yourself!

Safety glasses, goggles & face shields

Hardhats Safety shoes Gloves Earplugs and earmuffs Look out for damaged

gear

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Ergonomics

is the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design in order to optimize human well-being and overall system performance.

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Ergonomics

Musculoskeletal Disorders are: Common Very serious injuries Preventable

Ergonomic practices reduce workplace injuries Report symptoms early

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Preventing Back Injuries

Plan the lift

Use proper

lifting techniques

Don’t overdo it

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Electrical Safety

Electricity can kill

Your body conducts

electricity

Treat equipment as if

it’s energized

Respect electricity

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Neatness and Safe Work

Good housekeeping keeps you

safe

Put things back where they belong

Keep aisles clear

Report problems

Know the six consequences

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Eye Safety

Every year, thousands of people

are blinded by work-related

injuries

The most common injuries are

from forceful impacts, chemicals

and small particles

Proper eye protection will prevent

injuries

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You Have a Right to Know

What hazardous chemicals you work with

Hazards and risks How to protect

yourself Examples: Solvents,

lubricants, fuel andpressurized containers

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Gravity Always Wins

What goes up Must come down Fall protection Safe ladder use What are you climbing

on?

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Summary

Safety is an essential part of your job Safety starts with a good attitude Don’t take risks Report an injury right away Learn safety rules

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Any questions regarding Safety

Call LAI at 703-317-9800 ext. 230

Email @ [email protected]

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