LANDSCAPE ONTARIO – WORKPLACE SAFETY TAILGATE TALKS
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Worker Behaviour is the Turning Key in any Safe
Working Environment
Developing safe work habits in your workplace is the key
ingredient to preventing many injuries, illnesses and fatalities.
Here are some basic guidelines to initializing safe work habits
in your workplace:
Ensure everyone knows where to find all available first aid
kits and can access individuals who are properly trained and
certified in first aid.
Adopt and enforce good housekeeping habits.
Have Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) available for all
workers and enforce proper usage – remember PPE is there
to protect your body and must be worn.
Ensure workers are dressed appropriately for the weather,
tasks and jobsite conditions.
Make warm up and stretching part of the daily
workplace routine.
Encourage effective communication by listening, asking
questions and seeking clarification. Effective communication
starts with you and ends when all parties involved understand
what is being said.
Avoid behaviours which may inhibit, impair or cause injuries
to self or others. Report any witnessed unsafe behaviour
immediately to your supervisor.
