4: Basic Safety Control Measures

Good Housekeeping

Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe workplace at all times according to OSHS.

Seiri (Sort)

Removing unnecessary items and keeping only essential materials; includes red tagging and proper disposal.

Seiton (Set in Order)

Arranging items so they are easy to find, use, and return to their proper place.

Seiso (Shine)

Cleaning and maintaining the workplace and equipment regularly.

Seiketsu (Standardize)

Establishing rules, schedules, and procedures to maintain cleanliness and order.

Shitsuke (Sustain)

Practicing discipline to maintain 5S as a daily habit.

Fire Safety

Measures to prevent fire and protect life, property, and environment.

Fire

A destructive event causing damage, injury, or loss of life.

Fire Extinguisher

Portable device used to put out small fires.

Pull

Aim

Squeeze

Sweep

Proper Use of Fire Extinguisher

Class A Fire

Ordinary combustibles (wood, paper, cloth); extinguished by cooling (water).

Class B Fire

Flammable liquids (oil, gasoline); extinguished by smothering.

Class C Fire

Electrical fires; use non-conductive agents and de-energize if possible.

Class D Fire

Combustible metals; requires special extinguishing agents.

Class K Fire

Cooking oils/fats; extinguished using chemical or CO₂ extinguishers.

Electrical Safety

Measures to protect workers from electrical hazards like shock and arc.

LOTO (Lockout/Tagout)

Procedure to control hazardous energy and prevent accidental machine start-up.

Machine Safety

Preventing accidents by controlling access to dangerous machine parts.

Machine Guards

Barriers that prevent contact with dangerous machine parts.

Machine Safety Program

System ensuring safe machine operation through policies and procedures.

Materials Handling Safety

Proper movement and storage of materials to prevent injury.

Ergonomics

Designing tasks to fit the worker to reduce strain and injury.

Trained Operators

Only skilled and authorized personnel should operate equipment.

Segregation

Separate incompatible materials.

Engineering Control

Design-based solutions to eliminate hazards.

Administrative Control

Policies, training, and procedures to reduce exposure to hazards.

Personal Protective Equipment

Equipment worn to protect workers from hazards

Safety Shoes

Protect feet from impact, compression, and puncture.

Hard Hats

Protect head; Type I (top impact), Type II (top and side impact).

Class G Hard Hat

Low voltage protection

Class E Hard Hat

High voltage protection

Class C Hard Hat

No electrical protection

Eye/Face Protection

Goggles and shields tested for vision and impact safety.

Fall Protection Equipment

Harness systems tested for strength and durability.

Electrical Gloves

Insulated gloves for electrical work.