Nueces County Risk Management
Dec 14, 2015
You will be able to:Understand you are responsible for safetyProvide a clear definition of safety attitudeThink about safety in all work situationsTeach and talk about safetyModel safety
Prevents injuries Keeps the company OSHA compliantPrepares for the unexpectedImproves work environment and morale
Show concern for others
Stay informed about safety
Follow safety rules and procedures
Identify hazards
Stay healthy, fit, and focused
If there are any questions about the definition of a safety attitude, developing safety as a core value, or your responsibility for safety?
Contact:SupervisorDepartment Loss Control Rep.Risk Management Dept.
Consider the hazardsWear PPEInspect machines and
equipmentGet trainingFollow lockout/tagout
proceduresPerform maintenance
only if authorized
Consider your backUtilize material-
handling aidsEvaluate the load
and clear the pathUse PPELift properly
Consider the hazardsRead the label or
MSDSWear PPEFollow storage and
handling proceduresDispose of properly
Requires initiative and responsibility
Prevents injuriesPrevents firesEnsures access to
evacuation routes and emergency equipment
Home projectsAutomobile safetySports activities Safety officer for
your children
Many home injuries could be prevented by applying the same safety used at work!
Learn about PPE, machine guarding, working with chemicals, evacuation routes
Learn safe operating and working procedures
Ask questions or suggest additional training
Conduct training
Teach others about safety hazards
Teach others about PPE
Teach about safe operating procedures
Stop unsafe acts IMMEDIATELY
Discuss safety hazards
Teach safe procedures
Encourage safe behavior and use of PPE
Discuss emergency plans
SET THE EXAMPLE
Wear PPE Inspect equipment,
machinery, and chemical labels
Follow safe operating procedures
Understand workplace hazards
Be involved with safety meetings or the safety committee
Compliment others for following safe working procedures & practices
Compliment others for wearing PPE
Put a stop to horseplay & dangerous behavior
Tell Supervisor/Work Leader about unsafe conditions, procedures, or acts
Enforce a culture of SAFETY
Get plenty of sleepEat nutritious mealsStart a stretching
and exercising program
Manage stressAvoid drugs and
alcoholAttend the Nueces
County monthly “Wellness Luncheons”
Make safety a valueSafety is your responsibilityLearn to assess and correct hazardsTalk and teach safetyModel your safety attitude
If you have further questions please contact the Risk Management Department:
Risk Manager: Lance [email protected]
Emergency & Risk Management Specialist, Martha Sanchez [email protected]
Phone: 361-888-0401FAX: 361-888-0403