Staying Safe at Work

Workplace accidents and injuries can be avoided if appropriate care is taken by both the worker and the employers. Workers have a responsibility to take reasonable care of their own health and safety.

The following are some tips to help workers stay safe at work:

• Pay attention to any training you receive, including your workplace induction training.
• Know the health and safety procedures in your workplace, including emergency procedures.
• Always follow the health and safety procedures in your workplace.
• Ask for training when you are doing a new task or using/operating new tools or machinery.
• Asked to be supervised to make sure you are doing to the job correctly.
• Talk to your supervisor if you think a task is too dangerous or difficult for you.
• Always wear any personal protective equipment supplied by your employer.
• Report all hazards, near misses and injuries (no matter how minor) to your supervisor.
• If you can’t remember how to do a job safety, ask your supervisor or workmate to help you.
• Keep an eye out and help new or young workers.
• If you have a safety concern, talk with more experienced workers such as your supervisor or workmates.

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