A few years ago, I came across this excellent "WALK SAFE" advice to workers from a heavy highway construction company.
Watch our step & use 3-point contact on ladders
Always wear our hard hats & other required PPE
Lift with our knees & not our back
Keep our body clear of pinch points & crushing hazards
Stay clear of overhead & underground utilities
Alert our friends & co-workers of hazards
Find ways to prevent falls, slips, & trips
Eliminate hazards & injuries!
Step back 2 yards for 2 minutes and ask yourself…
- Am I focused and have I identified all the hazards?
- Do I have safe access to and from my work area?
- Am I prepared with the proper PPE including safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, and a high visibility vest or shirt?
- Am I going to need help lifting or moving something heavy and awkward?
- Are my feet, hands, and body clear of all pinch point areas?
- Will any overhead or underground utilities be near my work?
- While doing my work, will I be exposed to a fall, slip, or trip?
- Now, I'm ready to "WALK SAFE."
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