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Unsafe Acts and Unsafe Conditions

This document discusses unsafe acts and unsafe conditions in the workplace. Unsafe acts include failing to use protective equipment, removing safety devices, using equipment improperly, and operating equipment at unsafe speeds. Unsafe conditions involve defective equipment, hazardous processes, and unsafe environments such as improper ventilation, lighting, floor surfaces, or stacking of materials. The document provides examples to help identify potential safety risks.

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Unsafe Acts and Unsafe Conditions

This document discusses unsafe acts and unsafe conditions in the workplace. Unsafe acts include failing to use protective equipment, removing safety devices, using equipment improperly, and operating equipment at unsafe speeds. Unsafe conditions involve defective equipment, hazardous processes, and unsafe environments such as improper ventilation, lighting, floor surfaces, or stacking of materials. The document provides examples to help identify potential safety risks.

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Unsafe Acts and Unsafe Conditions

Unsafe Acts
Failing to use protective equipment
Removing safety devices
Using equipment improperly
Performing unauthorized procedures

Unsafe Conditions
Defective equipment or inadequate
mechanical guards
Hazardous process/operation
Noise, heat, dust, or vibration

Operating equipment at unsafe speeds

Dust, fumes, chemicals, or toxic


materials

Dressing improperly

Poor or improper ventilation


Improper lighting
Unsafe floor surfaces
Unsafe piling, stacking, storing
Unsafe/inadequate work clothes or
personal protective equipment
Sharp edges

Source: Adapted from Module Six Risk Management:


The SHRM Learning System, 2008.

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