Workplace Safety Slogans

Every organization has its safety issues and protecting employees, resources, the environment and property as well as maintaining their progress, is a prime task at hand that the organization has to execute. Safety slogans or quotes (also called safety mottos) come to the rescue as they are a clever way of prompting or alerting workers to maintain safety at work.

Safety slogans are easy to remember and interpret, and instantly attract one's attention. According to the relevancy, choose the slogans that suit your workplace and ensure that the message conveyed is clear, pertinent and most importantly, put forth in positive words. A clever safety slogan such as "Be Aware, Take Care" encourages employees to abide by the safety rules. Before you sit down to draft the safety slogans you want to put to use, have a look around your workplace so that you don't miss out on any unsafe zone.

How to Use Safety Slogans at Work

Slogans can be used in the form of sticky notes, instructions/bulleted boards, etc. Safety symbols are one of the effective ways of non-verbal communication used in many offices and institutes. Nowadays, these slogans are efficiently used along with safety symbols and images. The slogans you utilize should be catchy, decipherable, thought-provoking and needn't have to be a long one. It should incite a conversation, but hey! I don't intend to say that employees gather together for a fun conversation! The whole point is to convey a mentally stimulating message that says, in short; "stay safe".

Safety Slogans for a Workplace

First Aid Sign Fire Exit Safety Slogan Wet Floor Sign Caution Symbol Fire Symbol Environmental Hazard Sign
First Aid Sign Fire Exit Sign Safety Slogan Wet Floor Symbol Caution Sign Fire Symbol Environmental Hazard Sign

Health Related Slogans
▣ Working safely each day will keep the doctor away.

▣ In case of injury, remember RICE: Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate.

▣ Your good health is your greatest wealth.

▣ Have an eye for safety or be blinded by bad habits.

▣ Exercise indoors when the air temperature plus the humidity reaches 150F.

▣ Safety Glasses - All in favor, say, "EYE!"

▣ Those who work the safest way, live to work another day!

Cleanliness Slogans
▣ To avoid a scene, keep your workplace clean.

▣ Even in a hi-tech world, your eyes are still your greatest asset.

▣ Make it your mission, not to live in unsafe condition.

▣ Wipe Up and avoid a Slip Up!

▣ A place for everything and everything in its place.

Action Slogans
▣ Stop! Think! Then Act!

▣ Alert today. Alive tomorrow.

▣ Better to tie off than to fly off.

▣ "Be Courageous! Have Faith! Go Forward." - Thomas Edison

Philosophical Slogans
▣ Culture is -
Communication
Urge
Leadership
Teamwork
Understanding
Recognition
Empowerment

▣ "I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it." - Thomas Jefferson

▣ "Common sense is genius dressed in its working clothes." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

▣ You cannot plough a field by turning it over in your mind.

▣ "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." - Mahatma Gandhi

▣ Better to lock out than luck out.

▣ Nature saves us, we have to save them.

▣ "Common sense is not so common." - Voltaire

▣ "Nobody ever drowned in his own sweat." - Ann Landers

▣ The door to Safety swings on the hinges of common sense.

Slogans Beginning with Safety
▣ Safety is as simple as ABC... Always Be Careful.

▣ Safety is success by purpose - Not Accident.

▣ "Safety First, Last and Always." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

▣ Safety awareness saves lives.

▣ Safety - everyone's full-time job.

▣ Safety has no time out.

▣ Safety - A good friend to take home.

▣ Safety - it's the tool for LIFE.

▣ Safety is the seam that joins the fabric of life. Don't let a loose thread bring it all undone.

Accident Prevention Slogans
▣ BEST BE Safe Today.

▣ The chance taker is the accident maker.

▣ Hear today gone tomorrow - use your hearing protection.

▣ Accident prevention - Your No. 1 intention.

▣ Safety records don't happen by accident.

▣ Carbon monoxide is the "silent killer", install CO detectors.

▣ Think positive - an accident is only an attitude away.

▣ Safety is our goal, what's yours?

Slogans Related to Prevention
▣ Protect your back, use a jack.

▣ The life you save just might be yours!

▣ Check your shoes and don't let your day slip away.

▣ A spill, a slip, a hospital trip.

▣ Danger never takes a vacation.

▣ Slip, trip and fall are four-letter words.

▣ "Slow and Steady Wins the Race." - The Hare and the Tortoise, Aesop's Fables

▣ Be sure... Be safe

▣ Get in S.T.E.P. Safety Takes Every Person.

▣ Electricity can turn you off.

▣ Earth allows you to stand. Let it stand the way it is ...

▣ Before you start be safety smart.

▣ To sit in the shade, you have to save paper first.

Tips to Stay Safe at Work

Accidents do happen in the office in the form of tripping, falling or slipping, but they aren't very frequent. These incidents can be avoided with some handy tips given here:

Keep your workplace clean, the walkway area clear and ensure that there are no carelessly spilled items.
It is best to read the instructions before operating any electrical appliances. Make employees aware of electrical problems that can occur due to like extension cords, frayed wires, a light socket, power strips, power voltage etc. New users can be explained how to use electrical appliances with time.
Manufacturing companies involving mechanical, electrical work, etc., are at a higher risk. So, safety measurements should be proper, equipment should be checked and maintained on a daily basis before use. The employer can provide hands-on instructions and show safety videos if available.
A fixed fire extinguishing system, equipment and protective wear for fighting fire can be provided at the workplace.
Smooth surfaces are not always safe to walk on especially in a dimly-lit area. Hence, watch your step because along with less lighting, the floor could be slippery too.

One of the most popular organizations dealing with work safety issues is the World Safety Organization. Every year, they celebrate environmental safety programs and honor companies and individuals for their outstanding workplace safety endeavor. It is in the hands of employers and employees to succeed in establishing a safe and sound workplace. It goes without saying that motivation plays a prime role in keeping the workplace environment safe and secure. Those responsible for making the work environment a safe place are also people who go a long way in inspiring their co-workers to work in a safe manner. Be sure... Be safe!
By Vaishali Satwase: buzzle.com