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. Avoid running electrical cords under rugs or carpeting
. Do not plug up too many electronics on a socket

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Electric shock can be incredibly harmful, even resulting in death. Westar Energy is committed to providing you and your loved ones the information they need for electric shock prevention.

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. Keep chemicals in a secured location
. Keep them in their original containers

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Chemicals are an important part of nearly every workplace, from specialized industrial chemicals to everyday cleaning products. Ensuring the safe and healthy use of workplace chemicals has been a focus of NIOSH research since the Institute began in 1970.

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. Chew food thoroughly
. Avoid speaking

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. Never stand atop a chair or box to reach higher
. If you happen to spill a liquid make sure to clean it

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Overview

OSHA has developed this webpage to provide workers and employers useful, up-to-date information on fall protection.

Why is fall protection important?

Falls are among the most common causes of serious work related injuries and deaths. Employers must set up the work place to prevent employees from falling off of overhead platforms, elevated work stations or into holes in the floor and walls.

What can be done to reduce falls?

Employers must set up the work place to prevent employees from falling off of overhead platforms, elevated work stations or into holes in the floor and walls. OSHA requires that fall protection be provided at elevations of four feet in general industry workplaces, five feet in shipyards, six feet in the construction industry and eight feet in longshoring operations. In addition, OSHA requires that fall protection be provided when working over dangerous equipment and machinery, regardless of the fall distance.

To prevent employees from being injured from falls, employers must:

Guard every floor hole into which a worker can accidentally walk (using a railing and toe-board or a floor hole cover).

Provide a guard rail and toe-board around every elevated open sided platform, floor or runway.

Regardless of height, if a worker can fall into or onto dangerous machines or equipment (such as a vat of acid or a conveyor belt) employers must provide guardrails and toe-boards to prevent workers from falling and getting injured.

Other means of fall protection that may be required on certain jobs include safety harness and line, safety nets, stair railings and hand rails.

OSHA requires employers to:

Provide working conditions that are free of known dangers.

Keep floors in work areas in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition.

Select and provide required personal protective equipment at no cost to workers.

Train workers about job hazards in a language that they can understand.

Workers have the right to:

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Safety and Health Topics | Fall Protection | Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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Overview OSHA has developed this webpage to provide workers and employers useful, up-to-date information on fall protection. Why is fall protection important? Falls are among the most common causes of serious work related injuries and deaths. Employers must set up the work place to prevent employees from falling off of overhead platforms, elevated work stations or into holes in the floor and walls.

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. Never leave flammable objects in range of a flame
. Keep a smoke alarm in usage at all times and do a monthly checkup on the batteries

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Childproof Your Electrical Outlets and Appliances

1. Keep appliance cords out of children's reach, especially if the appliances produce a lot of heat.

2. Cover electrical outlets so that children are unable to insert metal objects, such as forks or keys.

3. Keep an eye on appliances such as irons, curling irons or hair dryers that can heat up quickly or stay warm after use. Unplug these items after you're done.

4. Don't carry or hold a child while cooking on the stove. Instead, move a high chair in the kitchen within reach or sight before you start. Then talk to your children so they know what's going on. It's a great way to spend time together.

Check to Make Sure the Water Temperature Is Just Right

1. With everything going on, we know the water heater is the last thing on your mind. But a small change can give you one less thing to worry about. To prevent accidental scalding, set your water heater to 120 degrees Fahrenheit or the manufacturer's recommended setting.

2. Consider installing anti-scald devices in water faucets and showerheads to avoid potential burns.

3. Check the water with your wrist or elbow before giving your baby a bath.

Use the Back Burner and Oven Mitts

1. Kids love to reach, so to prevent hot food or liquid spills, simply use the back burner of your stove and turn pot handles away from the edge. Keep hot foods away from the edge of your counters.

2. Use oven mitts or potholders and keep hot foods and liquids away from table and counter edges. Be careful if your oven mitt is wet; when combined with heat, the moisture can cause scalds.

3. Slowly open containers that have been in the microwave, as steam can burn little fingers and faces.

Engage Older Kids in Cooking

1. Teach older responsible kids how to cook safely. It will make your life easier if your kids can cook some of their own meals (and maybe yours, too). Teach them never to leave the kitchen while they are using the stove or oven. Don't forget that the number one cause of home fires is unattended cooking.

2. Don't allow children to use a microwave by themselves until they are tall enough to reach it safely and are able to understand that steam can cause burns.

3. Instruct older kids to use oven mitts or potholders to remove items from the oven or stove and teach them how to use a microwave safely.

Be Careful With the Microwave

1. Microwaves can heat unevenly and create hot spots, so avoid using them to heat baby formula or baby milk.

2. Heat bottles by placing them in warm water, and make sure they have cooled to the appropriate temperature before feeding your baby.

Install Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Fire and burns go together. Prevent them both by installing smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms.

Keep Flammable Materials Away From Space Heaters

1. Remember to keep space heaters at least three feet away from anything that can burn or catch fire.

2. Make sure you turn them off when you leave the room.

Install Barriers Such as Safety Gates Around Fireplaces, Ovens and Furnaces

1. Make sure your fireplace is protected by a sturdy screen. Remember that glass screens can take a long time to cool down.

2. If you are using a fireplace or wood stove, burn only seasoned hardwood such as oak, ash or maple.

3. If small children live in or visit your home, use a safety gate around your fireplace or wood stove.

Blow Out Candles and Store Matches Out of Reach

1. Keep candles at least 12 inches away from anything that can burn, and always blow them out when you leave the room or before you go to sleep.

2. Make a habit of placing matches, gasoline and lighters in a safe place, out of children's reach. Avoid novelty lighters or lighters that look like toys.

3. Teach kids never to play with matches, lighters or fireworks. Depending on the age and maturity level of your child, it may be reasonable to use the items with the supervision of an adult. Just be sure that a fire extinguisher and a phone are close by in case of an emergency.

4. Unplug and safely store irons, flatirons and other appliances that might be hot to the touch.

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. Do not attempt to retrieve a falling knife
. Store knives separately from other utensils

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