What is safety?
Safety is a situation where one avoids causing harm, discomfort or sickness to self and to others when carrying out the daily activities.
Examples of safety measures include:
Wearing face mask to prevent spreading of airborne diseases or breathing in dirty air.
Buckling a safety belt while in a vehicle to avoid falling off the seat in case of emergency brakes.
Wearing hand gloves when working to avoid injury and dirt to the hands when working.
Wearing gum boots to protect the feet from injury when working in areas with mud or sharp objects.
Wearing an overall to guard against soiling clothes.
What is personal safety?
This is when you take precautions to protect yourself and others while carrying out a task.
What is a hazard?
A hazard is anything or any action that is likely to cause someone harm, discomfort or sickness in the daily life.
Examples of Hazards to personal safety.
Sharp edged tools and objects that can easily cut or poke someone
Disarranged rooms where one can easily tumble and fall.
Naked electric wires that can easily cause electric shock.
Poorly lit rooms where one can easily know oneself against objects.
Poorly stored items on the shelves where they can easily fall off and hit someone.
Working without protective gear where one can easily be hurt or injured.
Rooms with wet slippery floors where one can easily slip and fall.
What is safety gear?
Safety gear are things people wear when carrying out tasks to avoid injuring themselves and others.
We are advices to always wear the right safety gear when performing a task.
When at work place you are required to be awake and alert all the time.
Incase of a potential hazard such as spills, leaks etc., you are required to immediately clear and report.
Dress appropriately for your specific workplace or tasks.
Clearly follow instructions when using any tool or machines.
Always make safetyyour first thoughtnot your afterthought.
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