LEARNING TASK 4 : Describe general safety precautions and procedures
Safety awareness
Being constantly aware of conditions that affect health and a safe working environment is the responsibility of all workers. You must be completely alert when you move about the job site and must have a constant awareness of your surroundings.
This should include:
- identifying and fixing potential safety problems
- performing day-to-day work using the proper safety equipment
- checking the condition or operation of safety equipment and tools regularly
- identifying safety problems and unsafe work practices
- performing tasks safely to avoid danger to self or co-workers
- warning co-workers of potential hazards