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Template: your personal day-1 checklist for work environment

What you review before you start at the machines

The first day of production is a lot to handle. Use this template to get the most important things first — the things that matter for your safety and your body. By all means ask; no one expects you to know everything on day one.

§Safety

  • 01Where is the emergency stop and emergency exits?
  • 02How are the machines operated safely, and where are the guards?
  • 03What tools are sharp, and how are they handled?
  • 04Who do I ask if something seems wrong or dangerous?

§Hygiene

  • 01What are the rules for clothing and hand washing?
  • 02Where is the boundary between clean and unclean zones?
  • 03How is the work documented and quality controlled?

§Ergonomics

  • 01Can my workplace be adjusted so I stand properly?
  • 02What aids are available for heavy or repetitive tasks?
  • 03How do you vary your working positions throughout the day?