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Workplace Safety Minute

Workplace Safety Minute. HCE 10, 8-8 By Lauren. Worker’s Rights. The first things you have to know before going into the workplace are your Worker’s Rights. Your Worker’s Rights are rights that you, as a human being, are guaranteed in the workplace.

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Workplace Safety Minute

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  1. Workplace Safety Minute HCE 10, 8-8 By Lauren

  2. Worker’s Rights • The first things you have to know before going into the workplace are your Worker’s Rights. • Your Worker’s Rights are rights that you, as a human being, are guaranteed in the workplace. • Your Worker’s Rights are things that prevent you from working for under minimum wage, working too many hours, or working in an unsafe environment.

  3. Recognizing an unsafe situation • It is important that upon entering the workplace you have the ability to recognize if a situation is unsafe. • An unsafe work environment can lead to serious injury, and even death. • It is your responsibility to recognize unsafe workplaces and deal with them appropriately.

  4. Responsibilities • Responsibilities are rules that go hand in hand with your rights. • In the subject of worker’s rights, you also have worker’s responsibilities. • These responsibilities include: • -The ability to recognize an unsafe situation. • -To use appropriate safety clothing and gear. • -To comply with health and safety procedures. • -To not fool around. • -To report all workplace related injury/illness to supervisor. • -To always use caution and think before you act. • The above are just a few of your worker’s responsibilities.

  5. Conclusion • It is important that you follow the guidelines provided in a workplace before commencing work. Workplace related injury can cause you a lifetime of pain, they can lead to long legal battles between you and your company and/or government, and in some cases they can result in death. It’s always better to be safe than sorry, which is why it’s great to know your worker’s rights and responsibilities, and to always use caution. Thanks for listening!

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