Every employer of labour should make safety a point of reference in order to maximize profit and also save live and properties. Provide incentives that reward them for exemplifying great
workplace safety behavior. These simple initiatives really do make all
of the difference. The following are safety tips that be applied at work environments:
1) Always be mindful Of Your environment
This requires one knowing the potential hazards of his/her job or workplace. Once these risks can be mastered, the chances of being a victim is reduced. Also, always be alert of machinery.
2) Keep Correct Posture To Protect Your Back
If you work at a desk, keep your shoulders in line with your hips to avoid back problems. If you’re picking things up, use correct form so your back doesn’t get hurt. Avoid stooping and twisting. If possible, always use ergonomic designed furniture and safety equipment so everything you need is within easy reach.
3) Take Regular Breaks
So many work-related injuries and illnesses occur because a worker is tired, burned out and not alert to their surroundings. Taking regular breaks helps you stay fresh on the job. One trick to staying alert is to schedule the most difficult tasks when your concentration is best, like first thing in the morning.
4) Use Tools And Machines Properly
Take the proper precautions when using tools, and never take shortcuts. If possible read manuals or direction of use guide. Taking shortcuts or assumption is one of the leading cause of workplace injury. It’s a huge safety risk to use scaffolding as a ladder or one tool in place of another for a specific job. Using tools the right way greatly reduces the chance of workplace injury.
5) Keep Emergency Exits Easily Accessible
In case of an emergency, you’ll need quick, easy access to the exits. It’s also recommended to keep clear access to equipment shutoffs in case you need to quickly stop them from functioning.
6) Report Unsafe Conditions To Your Supervisor And Near Misses
Your supervisor needs to be informed about any workplace safety hazards or risks. Also report every accident that occur in which no injury was recorded. They (your supervisors or safety officers) are legally obligated to ensure their employees have a safe working environment and will take care of the unsafe conditions and make them safe for you and your coworkers.
7) Use Mechanical Aids Whenever Possible
Instead of attempting to carry or lift something that’s really heavy in an attempt to save a sliver of time during your workday, take the extra minute to use a wheelbarrow, conveyor belt, crank or forklift. Too many injury risks are involved with trying to lift something that weighs too much.
8) Stay Off Drugs And Alcohol
Around three percent of workplace fatalities occur owing to alcohol and drugs. When a worker’s ability to exercise judgment, coordination, motor control, concentration or alertness is compromised, this leads to any number of risks for workplace injury and fatalities.
9) Reduce Workplace Stress
Stress can lead to depression and concentration problems. Common causes of workplace stress include long hours, heavy workload, job insecurity and conflicts with coworkers or managers.
10) Personal Protective Equipment
If you’re not wearing the correct safety equipment for a task, you may get injured. Depending on the job, equipment like earplugs, earmuffs, hard hats, safety goggles, gloves or a full-face mask greatly reduce the risk of workplace injury.
1) Always be mindful Of Your environment
This requires one knowing the potential hazards of his/her job or workplace. Once these risks can be mastered, the chances of being a victim is reduced. Also, always be alert of machinery.
2) Keep Correct Posture To Protect Your Back
If you work at a desk, keep your shoulders in line with your hips to avoid back problems. If you’re picking things up, use correct form so your back doesn’t get hurt. Avoid stooping and twisting. If possible, always use ergonomic designed furniture and safety equipment so everything you need is within easy reach.
3) Take Regular Breaks
So many work-related injuries and illnesses occur because a worker is tired, burned out and not alert to their surroundings. Taking regular breaks helps you stay fresh on the job. One trick to staying alert is to schedule the most difficult tasks when your concentration is best, like first thing in the morning.
4) Use Tools And Machines Properly
Take the proper precautions when using tools, and never take shortcuts. If possible read manuals or direction of use guide. Taking shortcuts or assumption is one of the leading cause of workplace injury. It’s a huge safety risk to use scaffolding as a ladder or one tool in place of another for a specific job. Using tools the right way greatly reduces the chance of workplace injury.
5) Keep Emergency Exits Easily Accessible
In case of an emergency, you’ll need quick, easy access to the exits. It’s also recommended to keep clear access to equipment shutoffs in case you need to quickly stop them from functioning.
6) Report Unsafe Conditions To Your Supervisor And Near Misses
Your supervisor needs to be informed about any workplace safety hazards or risks. Also report every accident that occur in which no injury was recorded. They (your supervisors or safety officers) are legally obligated to ensure their employees have a safe working environment and will take care of the unsafe conditions and make them safe for you and your coworkers.
7) Use Mechanical Aids Whenever Possible
Instead of attempting to carry or lift something that’s really heavy in an attempt to save a sliver of time during your workday, take the extra minute to use a wheelbarrow, conveyor belt, crank or forklift. Too many injury risks are involved with trying to lift something that weighs too much.
8) Stay Off Drugs And Alcohol
Around three percent of workplace fatalities occur owing to alcohol and drugs. When a worker’s ability to exercise judgment, coordination, motor control, concentration or alertness is compromised, this leads to any number of risks for workplace injury and fatalities.
9) Reduce Workplace Stress
Stress can lead to depression and concentration problems. Common causes of workplace stress include long hours, heavy workload, job insecurity and conflicts with coworkers or managers.
10) Personal Protective Equipment
If you’re not wearing the correct safety equipment for a task, you may get injured. Depending on the job, equipment like earplugs, earmuffs, hard hats, safety goggles, gloves or a full-face mask greatly reduce the risk of workplace injury.
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