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Once again, this is brought to you by Quick Work Tips(QWT). Continue to read and prepare your self for the dangers of the workplace. Always remember, at Quick Work Tips, our work tips are made easier, but no less cheesier!

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Unit 2: Activity 2- Safety in the Workplace

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Unit 2: Activity 2- Safety in the Workplace

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Advice#9: Use mechanical aids and machines whenever needed

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Advice#9: Use mechanical aids and machines whenever needed

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Instead of attempting to carry or lift something that’s really heavy,instead, take the extra minute to use a wheelbarrow, conveyor belt, or escalator. This will help reduce many injuries in the long run.

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Work tips made easier, but no less cheesier!

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Workplace Training About Safety

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Staying safe at work is very important. If you don't work in a safe way, you can get hurt or become sick. This can cause you to lose money, and possibly lose your job forever.The good news is that there are things you can do, both at work to lower your chances of getting hurt.

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Try these steps to prevent injuries at work:

Lift things safely.

Arrange and organize your equipment comfortably.

Take breaks every once in a while, especially if the task puts a lot of strain on the body.

Wear the protective equipment required. Example-goggles, gloves, suit, earplugs, earmuffs, and a mask just to name a few.

Ask about health resources at work.

Be aware of your surroundings.

Make sure that alarms are working fine.

Keep emergency exits easily accessible.

Use mechanical aids and machines whenever needed.

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To avoid lower back pain, you must learn how to lift things properly.

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Make sure to organize and arrange your equipment comfortably.

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Advice#3- Take frequent breaks, if possible

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Advice#3- Take frequent breaks, if possible

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Try to take small breaks frequently, to avoid long term pain.

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Protection is important at work. If proper precautions are not made injuries can result in serious pain, and even death or the death of another worker, depending on the job.

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Advice#5: Ask if you are unsure about something

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Advice#5: Ask if you are unsure about something

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To make sure that instructions are carried out properly and safely, it is important to fully understand what is being asked of you. If you do not understand, then it is important to ask to insure the safety of you and the workers.

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This means to know the hazards of your workplace. This includes machinery too. Once you've learned these risks, you can be clear of dangerous areas, and other hazardous situations.

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Advice#7: Make sure alarms are working fine

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Advice#7: Make sure alarms are working fine

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In case of accidents like a fire, it is important to make sure that all alarms and security are active and functional.

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Advice#8: Keep emergency exits easily accessible

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Advice#8: Keep emergency exits easily accessible

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In case of an emergency life threatening situation, it is important to make sure that the emergency exits are ready to be used and easily accessible.