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If you recognize safety and reward employees, they’ll likely be more diligent about wearing their eye protection.
company grapevine. ThThis can make consistent enforcement of safety practices a challenge.
One way to ensure employees receive correct information is by issuing a daily safety message to everyone on your team. A daily safety message is an easy and effective means of relaying important company safety practices and procedures to employees.
The information can be delivered in just a few moments before the shift starts, or could be posted on a bulletin board in the department, or on a whiteboard in the break room.
The message should be simple, yet reinforce company safety rules and practices. For example:
■ “Eye protection protects you from injuries.”
■ “Inspect your eye protection before using it.”
■ “Report unsafe use of eye protection.”
■ “Never take shortcuts; wear your eye protection!”
■ “Your eye protection is PPE, not jewelry.”
These daily reminders will encourage employees to think
about the importance of their role in safety throughout the day. Also, make sure employees know that they can contact you if they have any questions or concerns related to their eye protection. One reminder might even be, “If not certain, ask for help.” Workers should let you know if safety issues need to be
addressed.
Beyond the Rules
OSHA’s eye protection standard at 1910.133 provides you with a handful of requirements you need to follow to keep your employ- ees safe. However, it’s essential you go beyond the regulations to protect your employees.
Everyone is responsible for safety in the workplace. If you recognize safety and reward employees, they’ll likely be more diligent about wearing their eye protection. In the end, everyone benefits from being safe on the job!
Derick Plowden is an Associate Editor for J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
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