You can keep from having an accident on the job if you practice sound safety habits. The most important safety precautions you have are your own reactions to your workplace situation. Being well rested and fully awake while at work will prevent most accidents that occur to people who are overly tired. Always follow the safety rules posted at your work site. If you are to wear a protective helmet, you should wear a protective helmet. Don't risk getting into an accident without having the protective clothing required for workers on the job site.

If your work place conducts emergency sessions to let their employees know what to do in case of fire or accidents, be an active participant. Don't assume that you already know what procedure is expected of you during an emergency or following an accident in the work place. Think before doing a job in the work place that looks like it might have hidden dangers or more than usual risks to your safety, this is especially important in regards to avoiding a construction site accident. Ask your job site manager if the work you are assigned will be exposing you to health hazards or greater than usual risk of an accident. You should never do a job that you have no experience in without being trained for it.

All workplaces are required by law to have safety procedures posted. Make sure that you read the post and follow the instructions.

Care about your safety and the safety of other employees at the work place. If you see a situation that looks like it could cause someone to have an accident, report it immediately to your manager. Get involved with your fellow workers and form a hazard detection group. The group would be responsible to check the work place and alert workers of possible risks that might cause a work place accident.

If you think that your employer is risking your safety in the interests of profit, let him know that while profit is important, it should never supersede the safety of his employees. If their negligence causes you to have an accident, contact an injury lawyer as soon as possible. But remember, both employers and workers can do much to prevent workplace accidents if they cooperate in their mutual interests.