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General Safety Rules

Safety Rules to Keep Employees Safe

We have developed these safety rules patterned after the Federal OSHA requirements. Read and become familiar with these rules and other safety rules that apply to your job.

1. Report any injury to Innovative Employee Solutions immediately.
2. Report any observed unsafe condition to your employer/supervisor.
3. Horseplay is prohibited at all times.
4. The drinking of alcoholic beverages is not permitted on the job. Any employee discovered under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be terminated immediately.
5. If you do not have current First Aid Training, do not move or treat an injured person unless there is an immediate peril, such as profuse bleeding or stoppage of breathing.
6. Appropriate clothing and footwear must be worn on the job at all times.
7. Where there exists the hazard of falling objects, an approved hard hat must be worn.
8. You should not perform any task unless you are trained to do so and are aware of the hazards associated with that task.
9. You may be assigned certain personal protective safety equipment. This equipment should be available fur use on the job, be maintained in good condition, and worn when required.
10. Learn safe work practices. When in doubt about performing a task safely, contact your supervisor for instructions and training.
11. Never remove or by-pass safety devices.
12. Do not approach operating machinery from the blind side; let the operator see you.
13. Learn where fire extinguishers and first aid kits are located.
14. When lifting, use the approved techniques, ie. bending your knees, keeping your back as straight as possible, etc.
15. Maintain a general condition of good housekeeping in all work areas at all times.
16. Obey all traffic regulating when operating vehicles on public highways. Note: If driving on the job, be sure Innovative Employee Solutions has been notified of this so that insurance requirements are met.
17. When operating or riding in company vehicles or using your personal vehicle for business purposes, the vehicle's seatbelt shall be worn.
18. Be alert to hazards that could affect you and your fellow employees.
19. Obey safety signs and tags.
20. Always perform your assigned task in a safe and proper manner; do not take shortcuts. Taking shortcuts and ignoring established safety rules is a leading cause of employee injury.
21. Avoid leaning back in chairs and keep file and desk drawers closed.