Basic Rules for Safety are given below:
(1) A worker should ensure that the place of work is fit for working. In other words, he should see that there is proper arrangement for light, water, air ventilation, drinking water, latrines, urinals and arrangement to fight fire, if it breaks out suddenly.
(2) A worker should be very careful while operating machines. A little carelessness or negligence in handling machines can cause a big accident.
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In the matter of electricity, they should not touch a live electricity wire themselves. If something goes wrong with the machine or an electric switch, they should report it to the person concerned instead of interfering with the machines or power wires.
Only the authorised person like licensed electricians or mechanic should handle this job.
(3) In certain factories the material used is highly inflammable. It catches fire quickly. So smoking is strictly prohibited there. In such places the workers should not smoke.
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In May 1983, a very big fire accident took place in a cooking gas filling factory in Delhi and a great loss of property was caused. It is very essential that workers should follow the safety measures prescribed for their own safety.
(4) In case of fire, the workers should immediately arrange to inform the fire brigade and use the fire extinguishers if they are available nearby or fight fire by using water etc. if possible.
(5) All big and risky machines should be kept in fences. And worker should avoid going near such machines if they have no business there.
(6) Sub-guards should be provided for moving parts of the machinery.
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(7) Wherever necessary, gloves for hands, goggles for eyes, apron and special clothing should be provided.
(8) Tools should be handled and kept safety.
(9) Precautions, warnings and like ‘Danger 440 volts’ should be displayed prominently wherever necessary.
(10) To allow a large number of workers to work in a small place is very dangerous. Suppose a fire breaks up in such a place the workers should find it difficult to run away quickly. It is also not good from the point of view of health.
(11) Before going in the mines, the mine workers should ensure that proper safety measures have been taken to face any accident, if it takes place in the mine.
(12) The workers should not work continuously for more than the prescribed working hours. They should take rest and then go for the next shift. Earning a little by losing one’s health can by no means be described as a wise act.
(13) In the interest of their own safety, worker should attend seminars, film shows or talks organised to teach them the safety rules. And they should follow them strictly.