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10 SAFETY TIPS FOR EVERY INDUSTRIAL WORKERS

• 12,Oct 2025
• Posted By : genesisacademychennai@gmail.com
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In this blog, we share 10 essential safety tips for every industrial worker to help prevent workplace accidents and ensure a secure working environment. From wearing the right protective gear to following proper machine-handling procedures, these practical tips promote awareness, caution, and a culture of safety in every industry. Whether you’re a worker, supervisor, or safety officer, this guide will help you stay protected and maintain a safer, more productive workplace.

EVERY WORKER MUST UNDERSTAND THE RULES & PROCEDURES OF THE ORGANIZATIONS WHERE THEY ARE WORKING.

2. EVERY WORKER MUST WEAR THEIR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTS APPROPRIATE TO THEIR WORKPLACE HAZARDS.
3. EVERY WORKER MUST ATTEND THE SAFETY TRAININGS IMPARTED BY THE ORGANIZATIONS.
4. EVERY WORKER MUST MAINTAIN THEIR WORKPLACE CLEAN BEFORE STARTING THEIR JOBS.
5. EVERY WORKER MUST OBTAIN THE WORKPERMITS BEFORE STARTING AN UNUSUAL/HAZARDOUS WORK.
6. EVERY WORKER MUST MAINTAIN THEIR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTS CLEAN & IN GOOD CONDITIONS.
7. EVERY WORKER MUST WORK IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS ONLY.
8. EVERY WORKER MUST WORK NEAR BY WELL GUARDED ROTARY MACHINERIES ONLY.
9. EVERY WORKER MUST WEAR SAFETY HARNESS WHEN WORK AT MORE THAN 2.0 METERS HEIGHT.
10. EVERY WORKER MUST NOT WORK IN AN ISOLATED AREA WITHOUT ANY SUPERVISION.

Here is a list of common unsafe acts in the workplace

General Workplace Unsafe Acts

Bypassing safety devices (e.g. removing machine guards)

Failure to use personal protective equipment (PPE)

1. Operating equipment without authorization or training
2. Using defective tools or equipment
3. Improper lifting techniques
4. Horseplay or practical jokes
5. Disabling or ignoring alarms or warning systems
6. Not following lockout/tagout procedures
7. Improper use of ladders or scaffolding
8. Failure to secure materials properly

 Electrical Safety Unsafe Acts

1. Working on live circuits without proper precautions
2. Using damaged electrical cords
3. Overloading circuits
4. Using electrical equipment near water
5. Failure to ground equipment properly

 Construction-Related Unsafe Acts

1. Working at heights without fall protection
2. Walking under suspended loads
3. Throwing tools or materials from heights
4. Improper use of power tools
5. Climbing scaffolds not fully planked or secured

 Driving/Transportation Unsafe Acts

1. Speeding
2. Not wearing a seatbelt
3. Using a phone or being distracted while driving
4. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
5. Tailgating or aggressive driving

 Fire Safety Unsafe Acts

Smoking in unauthorized areas

1. Blocking fire exits
2. Improper storage of flammable materials
3. Using open flames near combustibles

 Chemical Handling Unsafe Acts

1. Not reading Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
2. Mixing incompatible chemicals
3. Improper labeling of chemicals
4. Not wearing appropriate PPE when handling chemicals