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why do I feel so unsafe today
Generated on: May 15, 2025

Feeling unsafe can stem from various factors. Here's a breakdown of potential causes and actions to consider:

  • Hazard Recognition: Ensure you can recognize potential hazards in your work area [1]. Training should enable you to identify hazards and understand required protective measures [1].
  • Hazard Control: Employers should eliminate or control existing and potential hazards through engineering controls, work practice controls, administrative controls, or personal protective equipment [2].
  • Safe Work Practices: Safe work practices should be understood and reinforced through training [2].
  • Safety Data Sheets (SDS): Familiarize yourself with the hazards of products you use. The SDS provides information on identification, hazards, prevention, and response [3]. Know the chemical name, hazards, safe handling/storage, and emergency procedures [3].
  • Workplace Conditions: Be aware of slippery surfaces, soft ground, or unstable conditions, especially after rain 11, 12.
  • Utilities: Exercise caution around utilities, contacting the local authority for line locations before work [4].
  • Confined Spaces: Be aware of physical hazards in or near confined spaces, including explosives, mechanical/electrical energy, radiation, temperature extremes, engulfment and noise [5].

If your feeling of unsafety is related to a specific hazard or violation, you may consider filing a complaint with relevant safety and health agencies [6].


Important Safety Note:

Always verify safety information with your organization's specific guidelines and local regulations.

References

Page links are approximate
[1]↑

HIOSH Construction Standards: Occupational Safety and Health (12-8-3)

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Page 7

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HIOSH Construction Standards: Occupational Safety and Health (12-8-3)

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Page 6

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WHMIS Safety Data Sheet (Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety)

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Page 12

[4]↑

Kobelco SK235SR-2, SK235SRLC-2 Operation Manual

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Page 45

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Rules for the Administration of the Oregon Safe Employment Act (General Occupational Safety and Health, Division 2, OSHA Oregon)

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Page 923

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Nevada Operations Manual (Nevada OSHA)

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Page 145

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