1. Supportive Behaviours
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3. Safety Behaviours
In most everything we do, we find a behaviours to make the process easier and faster
After we develop them, they become work habits in our everyday activities
Developing everyday safety behaviours can keep you injury free through the year
The 5 Principles of Behaviour Based Safety have been included in each of the following
A learning lite is available for each – from Safety Central

4. Set Your Own Standards Choose to ignore negative examples
If you fail to wear safety glasses because others don't, remember the blindness you may suffer will be yours alone to live with
Step up and Lead by example

5. Operate Equipment Only if Qualified
You are a competent specialist in your role
Your supervisor may not realise you have never done a new or changed task before
You have the responsibility to let your supervisor know, so the necessary training can be provided
You can Walk Over and Lead by Example to help understanding

6. Respect Machinery
If you put something in a machine's way, it will crush it, pinch it or cut it
Make sure all guards are in place
Never hurry beyond your ability to think and act safely
Remember to de-energize the power first before placing your hands in a point of operation
Understand that we all weigh Time vs. Risk and that we need to prioritise safety

7. Use Your Own Initiative for Safety Protection
You are in the best position to see problems when they arise
Ask for the personal protective equipment or additional guidance you need
Look out for your team and help them use their initiative too
Walk Over and Lead by Example to help yourself and others

8. Ask Questions If you are uncertain, ask
Do not accept answers that contain, "I think, I assume, I guess."
Be sure
Walk Over and start those conversations that will achieve clarity

9. Use Care and Caution When Lifting
Most muscle and spinal injuries are from overstrain
Know your limits
Do not attempt to exceed them
The few minutes it takes to get help will prevent weeks of being off work and in pain
Remember Time vs. Risk and choose to prioritise safety
Ask for help from your team if you need it

10. Practice Good Housekeeping
Disorganized work areas are the breeding grounds for accidents
Pay attention to trip hazards
You may not be the only victim
Remember that some of your team will be in Alpha State for a few moments every 10 minutes or so and that they can miss things when they are in Alpha State

11. Wear Proper and Sensible Work Clothes
Wear sturdy and appropriate footwear
These should enclose the foot fully
Remember to lace up your boots
Avoid loose clothing, dangling jewellery, and be sure that long hair is tied back and cannot become entangled in the machinery or obscure your vision
Building good Habits with wearing the correct clothing helps you be safer and means you Lead by Example for your team

12. Practice Good Personal Cleanliness
Avoid touching eyes, face, and mouth with gloves or hands that are dirty
Wash well and use barrier creams when necessary
Wear your gloves
Most industrial rashes are the result of poor hygiene practices
Be aware of Time vs. Risk and how you can Lead by Example for your team

13. Be a Positive Part of the Safety Team
Willingly accept and follow safety rules
Encourage others to do so
Your attitude can play a major role in the prevention of accidents and injuries
Lead by Example and be aware of Habits in the workplace to help yourself and the rest of your team

14. What did we learn?
There are many ways we can be supportive, these link with the 5 Principles of Behaviour Based Safety;
Set Your Own Standards
Operate Equipment Only if Qualified
Respect Machinery
Use Your Own Initiative for Safety Protection
Ask Questions
Use Care and Caution When Lifting
Practice Good Housekeeping
Wear Proper and Sensible Work Clothes
Practice Good Personal Cleanliness
Be a Positive Part of the Safety Team