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PHYSICAL PLANT SAFETY MANUAL


Safety Manual
1st Page

Introduction to Safety

General Work Habits

Clothing & Personal Protective Equipment

Work Area Housekeeping

Asbestos

Hand & Power Tools

Equipment & Machinery

Tag-Out Procedure

Fire Protection

Welding

Updated April 2001

Introduction to Safety

Don't be foolish An accident is any unforeseen or unexpected event that may or may not result in injury or damage to property or equipment.

Compressed Gas Cylinders

Electrical

Construction

Ladders & Scaffolding

Back Safety

Lifting

Vehicle Safety

The ultimate goal in accident prevention is "zero" disabling injuries and no lost work-time. However, there are many barriers to achieving this goal, the most important of which is the human attitude. Most people feel that "it won't happen to me" or "it couldn't happen here." You can do more to protect yourself and your fellow worker by constantly thinking and practicing accident prevention than you can by memorizing all of the rules, regulations, and safeguards ever written or invented. You must THINK before you act.

This manual contains some practical and useful safety guidelines to serve as habits and rules that will help you to achieve a safer attitude and a safer work environment.


Work Area Safety Awareness

Emergency Procedures

Off-the-Job Safety

Safety Equipment

Employee Statement

"The cautious seldom err." - Confucius

FACT: In the time it took you to read this page, about 20 Americans suffered DISABLING injuries in accidents.


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