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Our written plan also details who is responsible for what. We mentioned before that you have certain rights to know safety information about the materials you may work with. Along with these rights you also have a responsibility to use this information to protect yourself.
It is important that you wear any protective equipment that may be required for your job. The equipment protects only when it is worn. We’ll talk more later about the types of protective equipment and their usage.
The last bullet talks about the need to report accidents immediately. Most of the time, people are reluctant to report minor incidents because of the fear that they will be blamed or punished. The purpose of reporting accidents is not to try and determine blame, but it’s so that they can be prevented in the future. And also so that you can get treatment if necessary.