Toolbox talk on Positive safety attitude

Toolbox talk on Positive safety attitude.

You cannot talk about work without the safety attitude arising from the work. Our safety attitude toward the work will always determine the likely result we can get from the work. Most times, unsafe attitudes of workers can cause injuries and permanent or partial disability. Everyone deserves to be safe while working. A positive safety attitude guarantees that safety at work. 

Most workplace incidents are from human error and can happen at any time. So, positive safety attitudes can prevent them from happening.

With a positive safety attitude, workplace health and safety improves, and this causes the minimization of hazards and risks, and workers can safely work without injury.

Safety tips to promote a positive safety attitude at the workplace?

• Ensure that you follow workplace safety rules at all times.
• Follow the guidelines in the job hazard analysis of any particular task.
• Do not use damaged equipment at work.
• Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment whenever you’re working.
• Whenever you notice any unsafe condition, make your report to the appropriate Supervisor.
• Always be on the lookout for hazards that can cause harm, and do as much as you can to prevent them from causing injury.
• Make sure that your work activities do not endanger the life of other workers working with you.
• Always remember that everyone is responsible for their safety. So, do not leave your safety in the hands of others.
• Remember that your safety is more important than money.
• Do not compromise your safety at any time you are working.
• Make sure you always do the right thing because doing the right thing is good.
• Remember, lives and employee well-being are very important on-site. Everyone should go home in the same condition they came to work in.

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Onyekachi Emmanuel

Onyeka Emma is a QHSE Professional with more than 10 years of experience in occupational health and safety, which spans many industries such as construction, beverage, oil and gas, etc. He has many health and safety certifications, including NEBOSH IGC, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 Lead auditor certificate. A member of IOSH, ISPON, and Nigeria Red Cross Society. He is interested in business, entrepreneurship, Speaking, and motivating people to do better for themselves. He enjoys leisure with a good motivational book.