| Employers, first time and seasonal workers and | | | | 2. Use all equipment properly, in accordance with |
| their parents, need to be very aware of SAFETY | | | | safe operating procedures. |
| in the workplace. Employers because poor | | | | 3. Never remove a protective guard or safety |
| workplace safety can effect workers’ | | | | switch. It is against the law. |
| compensation costs. Youthful workers and | | | | 4. You are responsible to properly wear the |
| parents so they know their rights, responsibilities, | | | | protective gear required. |
| questions to ask and signs to look for to insure | | | | ASK! |
| personal safety. | | | | 1. There is no such thing as a dumb question. |
| Did you know young workers experience more | | | | Asking a little question could save your life. As a |
| injuries during July and August than at any other | | | | new worker, you may even notice existing |
| time, with more than half occur in four industry | | | | hazards others have missed. |
| sectors: | | | | (workersxzcompxzkit) |
| - service industry, | | | | 2. Always ask your supervisor or an experienced |
| - construction and building | | | | worker if you are not certain of the safest way |
| - retail stores | | | | to do something, or if a situation looks unsafe. |
| - manufacturing | | | | Never be afraid to ask if unsure ... it may save |
| The most common injuries are to hands, backs, | | | | you or others from serious injury or death. |
| legs and eyes. | | | | SIGNS of an Unsafe Workplace |
| Let’s look at the 16 Tips designed to help | | | | 1. Other employees are getting injured on the job. |
| new, young and seasonal workers have a safe | | | | 2. You work without direct supervision. |
| summer job experience. | | | | 3. You have not been properly trained. |
| These are your RIGHTS | | | | 4. Equipment is unguarded or broken. |
| 1. To know about existing hazards and how to do | | | | 5. Chemical containers are not labeled. |
| any task safely. | | | | 6. Shortcuts are used to save time. |
| 2. To participate in your company's safety and | | | | DISCLAIMER: Do not use this information |
| health activities. | | | | without independent verification. All state laws are |
| 3. To refuse unsafe work. | | | | different. Consult with your corporate legal counsel |
| These are your RESPONSIBILITIES | | | | before implementing a cost containment program. |
| 1. Always report any hazards you notice to a | | | | ©2008 Amaxx Risk Solutions, Inc. All rights |
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