Safety is an important work habit. Employers want employees who are safety conscious. Unsafe work habits cost the employer time and money. The employee who is injured also loses time away from work which can mean a loss of pay. Most injuries can be avoided.

New workers need to learn the safety rules and special hazards that are associated with their job. Most companies provide safety training sessions for new employees.

Distribute "Safety Tips" to students. Divide class into small groups for discussion. Ask them to provide an example of a situation illustrating how each safety tip might be used. Ask each group to select a spokesperson who will share their examples with the class.

As situations are being given, reinforce the importance of safety awareness and each person's responsibility to maintain safe working conditions.