Employee Safety Responsibilities
Employers are expected to provide a safe work environment and ensure protection from recognized hazards. Employees also have safety responsibilities. Here a just a few:
- Know the emergency and evacuation procedures established by your company
- Attend all safety training sessions provided by your employer
- Never operate equipment unless you have been properly trained
- Read and understand the Safety Data Sheet for all chemicals you work with on a regular basis. Know emergency treatment procedures
You are responsible for the safety of your own actions while on the job.
- Conduct yourself professionally at all times
- Serve as a good role model to coworkers
- Follow and abide by established safety rules
- Maintain your personal work area in a clean and orderly manner
- Always wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Report all unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and malfunctioning equipment to your supervisor
- Never operate equipment when protective guards are removed
- Observe the company Lockout/Tagout procedures
- Report all work related injuries and accidents to your supervisor as soon as possible