SAFETY Safety is ABC of life- “ALWAYS BE CAREFUL”

• Definition- Safety is a Condition, Quality and Situation of being safe from any danger, injury, loss, damage, accident.

• Safety is freedom from harm or the danger of harm.

• Safety is necessary everywhere and all times, in homes, on roads, in offices, public places, while travelling or working in industry.

INTRODUCTION

• Actually, Our life and health are most precious to us, to our family, to our community, to our country. “SAFETY” denotes continuing and healthful living without injury.

• Safety is also deals with improvements in working conditions for better health.

• Most mishaps can be prevented by appropriate safety management actions and by following basic safety rules.

OBJECTIVES/NEED FOR SAFETY

• Industries has more hazardous situations and activities then home or an office. Many persons work as a team in an industry and Safety is for every individual, group of workers and the total organization.

• Safety Management is an essential and mandatory function of industrial management. Safety should be the way of life and work in industry.

• Safety Management and safety precautions are necessary at every stage manufacturing, testing, site construction work, operation and maintenance of industry.

INDUSTRIAL SAFETY

• Industrial work is full of hazards. It is necessary to take precautions with a view to ensure safety of the plants, machinery and the human beings.

• Accidents in industry are very costly. Injuries to the workers cannot be compensated.

• Accident may occur due to:-

Human Error - 88% accidents are caused due to unsafe practice. Mechanical Failure – 10% accidents are caused due to plant

condition, equipment or tool failure. Acts of Nature – 2% accidents are caused due to weather, flood or

cyclone.

FUNDAMENTAL’s OF SAFETY

• Nevertheless, safety starts with you. Productivity can be increased by ensuring safety. While working at a construction site or in an industry, some hazardous situations are unavoidable. But you must be aware of possible hazards and take sensible precautions.

OUR OBLIGATION TO SAFETY

THANK YOU

Always remember:-

Better “safe” then “sorry”.

Be safe, live safe.

Always safety first.