Great Minds,
Today I was relaxing and thinking of what to post on steemit, there and then I witnessed an accident scene and a young man was seriously INJURED. This was caused by lack of or inadequate safety precautions in place. So in this post I would just chip in few safety tips important to engineers. Engineers because I am one and we are most prone to accident due to the complexity of our work and the equipment. Actually these tips are common knowledge to us but over time activities do carry us away and either we fail to observe the safety tips or they are not put in place. It is therefore important we remind ourselves over and over again. In fact the issue of safety cannot be overemphasized.
TIPS
- Ensure safety precautions are posted in a conspicuous and accessible places. This includes posting warnings on dangerous equipment and in areas where there are particular hazards.
- Make sure all persons in the department and others who may be concerned with engineering matters observe safety precautions.
- Carry out safety rehearsal in safety procedures that apply to their work.
- Ensure people report unsafe conditions and correct the conditions where possible.
- Warn others of unsafe conditions.
- Report injury or ill health to supervisors.
- Use caution in emergency conditions or other dangerous situations.
- Use approved protective clothing and equipment where it is called for.
SAFETY IS EVERYONE’S BUSINESS because those who don’t understand safety precautions, and those who ignore them, are equally at risk of injury that may end in disablement or death. SO GET INVOLVED.