How to Win an Employee Safety Award
Employers often decide to give out employee safety awards to members of their team who have made an effort to follow the safety rules of the organization. If you work for an employer that has this incentive, you can use these tips to give yourself a shot at winning the award.
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Learn about OSHA and its guidelines. OSHA stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This group has been designed to set standards to ensure that all remain safe while on the job. Go to their website to learn more about the organization.
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Wear and use all required safety equipment. On certain jobs, you may be required to wear hardhats, gloves, goggles and boots. Keep all items on your person while at work.
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Handle all hazardous chemicals in the right manner. If your job involves the handling of chemicals, then find out how to dispose and store them properly. Read the labels on the products to find out any additional precautions you need to take.
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Know where the first aid kit is in the office. If there is not one made up, volunteer to create one.
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Make up and post a list of emergency phone numbers. Local police and fire stations should be posted along with the number for poison control.
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Encourage others to follow the safety rules. To win an employee safety award, you usually need to show that you are concerned about others following the safety rules as well. If you see someone not doing so, give them a gentle reminder.
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Tips & Warnings
If you win the employee safety award, be proud of your accomplishment. Your employer may give you a bonus or a gift for your efforts.
Suggest an employee safety award to management if your employer does not already offer one.
