Unsafe Acts - Orientation

Content
1 module

Difficulty
Basic

Rating

Course Length
15 mins

Instructor
Lori Whitesides

Description

Ensuring workplace safety and minimizing on-the-job injuries is a shared goal for everyone. While OSHA is commonly associated with addressing unsafe work conditions, it is important to recognize that less than 10% of workplace accidents are solely attributed to these conditions. Instead, the majority of workplace accidents occur due to unsafe acts carried out by individuals. This comprehensive course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and awareness necessary to identify and address unsafe acts in the workplace. By understanding the various types of incidents that can arise from these unsafe acts, participants will gain insights into the potential risks and hazards they pose to themselves and their co-workers. Furthermore, the course will provide practical guidance on implementing preventive measures that effectively protect against such incidents. Through this course, participants will learn to proactively identify and mitigate unsafe acts, fostering a safer work environment for all. By adopting and implementing preventative measures, individuals can significantly reduce the occurrence of workplace accidents and enhance the overall safety and well-being of themselves and their co-workers.

Objectives

  • Identify the primary causes of workplace accidents, distinguishing between unsafe work conditions and unsafe acts, and recognizing that unsafe acts account for the majority of incidents
  • Identify and assess various types of unsafe acts that can occur in the workplace, gaining awareness of their potential consequences and the risks they pose to personal safety and the well-being of co-workers
  • Implement preventive measures that effectively address unsafe acts, including strategies for promoting a safe work environment, fostering awareness, and establishing protocols to protect oneself and co-workers from potential workplace accidents

Certificate

By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate Certificate of Completion

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Unsafe Acts - Orientation
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