Preventing Accidents at Work and at Home

By Tim Bailey 

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

Tim Bailey has been writing articles about safety for the past two years. He also enjoys writing about teacher stamps [http://www.teacherstamps.org] and the importance of student awards [http://www.teacherstamps.org/student-awards] for encouragement.
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