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

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