Earbuds
Wearing earbuds or headphones on the job can reduce awareness of your surroundings, making it harder to hear alarms, warnings, or approaching hazards and increasing the risk of accidents. This 1-page safety meeting topic has two discussion questions and can be used to host a safety meeting to review why earbuds are not approved hearing protection, how they affect reaction time, and why site rules restrict their use in active work areas.
Long Version - 6 pages
Long Version - 6 pages
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Short Version - 2 pages
Sign-in Sheet
Sign-in Sheet
Quiz and Answer Sheet
Quiz and Answer Sheet
Fast Version - 1 page
Fast Version - 1 page
Sign-in Sheet
Sign-in Sheet
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Weeklysafety.com exclusive 1-page safety meeting topic, with two discussion questions, that reviews the safety risks of using earbuds at work, emphasizing the importance of situational awareness, proper hearing protection, and following workplace policies to prevent incidents.