| Although not every unsafe or dangerous act ends in | | | | When at work, always be sure to follow all safety |
| an accident, many accidents do result from such | | | | rules and guidelines. It is also important to thoroughly |
| actions. There are many different things that can | | | | understand how equipment works, and ask for help |
| factor into a situation that results in an accident, | | | | when you need it. Always attend any scheduled |
| including not paying attention, poor housekeeping | | | | training, and try never to get to the point where you |
| procedures, not following safety guidelines, or using | | | | are going through the motions of a task without really |
| equipment or supplies improperly. | | | | paying close attention. |
| Sometimes accidents occur because a person just | | | | At home, you should always be mindful of your |
| becomes too familiar with a particular job or action. If | | | | surroundings and never take unnecessary risks. |
| you've done something hundreds of times, it is possible | | | | Equipment you use at home can be just as dangerous |
| to get lulled into a false sense of security that nothing | | | | as equipment at work, especially since you don't have |
| could possibly go wrong. A person's level of | | | | company safety guidelines to follow at home. At home |
| concentration also tends to diminish when they are | | | | it is even more important to use common sense and |
| doing a task or action that they have done many | | | | make sure you think things through before acting on |
| times before. Unfortunately, this lack of attention can | | | | them. Many times what seems like a good idea at the |
| increase the chance that an accident will occur. | | | | time can really be recognized as an unsafe action if |
| There are a number of things you can do to help | | | | you just take the time to give it some careful thought. |
| reduce the chance that you will have an accident. | | | | |