S a f e t y T o o l b o x T o p i c s

Most accidents are caused by the failure to use common sense. 

Here are some common sense safety rules:

• Treat safety as an important part of your job
• Keep your full attention on what you are doing
• Know and follow the company safety rules
• Use the required protective equipment
• Remind your coworkers about safety procedures and equipment
• Pay attention during safety training programs and meetings
• Know what to do in case of an emergency
• Ask questions when you don’t understand
• Don’t fool around or show off on the job
• Don’t let anger; frustration or personal problems interfere with your work
• Don’t ignore a safety hazard
• Don’t become overconfident with jobs you’ve done many times
• Don’t use equipment in ways they were not intended
• Don’t get pressured by others into ignoring safety procedures
• Don’t take shortcuts on the job
• Don’t assume safety is someone else’s job