TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety is the most important thing to consider when doing any job. Failure to perform any job safely is a no-win situation for the technician and the company. While many safety practices are dependent on the hazards involved, certain general practices apply to all jobs. Eleven general safety practices are listed below.
The job should be studied carefully to distinguish all the hazards present and assure that all the safeguards and safety equipment are provided for the protection of the technicians, other persons, and the equipment during the performance of the job.
All safety devices, tools, gloves, and test equipment should be examined before they are used to make sure that they are in good shape and that they are adequate for the intended work. Appropriate clothes and safety apparel, such as safety glasses, face shields, gloves, etc., should be worn.
The applicable safety regulations, standard operating procedures, standard maintenance procedures, facility practices, etc., should be known before the work is begun.
Safeguards, such as danger signs, roped off adequate space, etc., should be provided as necessary to protect persons close to, but not engaged in, the particular work being done.
Safety should be planned into each job. Orderliness, organization, and good housekeeping are essential to personnel safety.
The result of each act must be considered. No maintenance person should perform an unsafe act to accomplish the work or do anything that would endanger any person.
Adequate lighting and work space must be provided for the intended work.
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