BEST SAFETY TIPS AT WORK PLACE YOU MAY NOT KNOW
The issue of safety at work is highly important, nobody wants to die or loss part of his/ her body such as hand,leg, eyes etc because of one job no matter how much money the person is receieving.if you don't take the issue of safety very important you may be putting yourself or the people around you at risk of mishaps . Many people have lost their lives as a result of job place accident which could have been averted if work place safety precautions were put into practice.
Also ,one of the greatest thing that an employer can do for her workers is to put the safety of their workers at top most priority by putting in place safety measures and gadgets that can safeguard against any mishaps at work place, and also make it mandatory for the workers to observe the safety precautions and know how to use the gadgets provided for the safety for their workers.
THESE SAFETY TIPS AT WORK PLACE ARE FOR BOTH THE EMPLOYER AND THE EMPLOYEE
1) USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Every worker should make sure they wear their safety equipment known as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that is apropriate for the task they are doing and this also must be enforced by the organisation, issue of safety is for everybody
PPE includes : Hard hats,Earmuffs, Earplugs, Gloves, Goggles, Respirators and many more.
2) PROPER USE OF MACHINE AND TOOLS
It's very important that everyone using a particular machine or tools must use it correctly and follow the step by step procedure in operating the machine, every new staff much be put through correctly and be sure they know how to use the machines before they will be allowed to use it.
3)TAKE THE APROPRIATE POSTURE WHILE WORKING
It's very important that you assume the correct and protective posture while working,this will keep you from be injured from the back.If you are supposed to stand upright while working,don't bend your back vice versa. If you are tired and your tiredness has started affecting your posture, it's better to stop working for awhile and continue later.
4) ENSURE YOU ARE VERY AWARE OF YOUR WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Knowing the surrounding where you are working is the beginning of safety at work place,it will help you to know areas you shouldn't go ,hazardous objects and potentially dangerous machine or chemicals that you will have to be extra careful when dealing with them.Its the responsibility of the management of the organisation to tag or label those areas,objects or machines as "dangerous, hazardous ".
5)TRY AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT TRIPS, FALLS, AND SLIPS
In 2013,it was recorded by Bureau of Labour Statistics that the leading causes of nonfatal occupational injuries were slips,trips and falls . irrespective of the industry or sector you are working,may tell you that protection against slips,trips,and falls is very important, every passageways,store-rooms,dressing-rooms,service room etc,must be kept clean and dry.
Some of the effective ways to prevent these are :
- The use of drip guards and pans
- Ensure that all your walkways and aisles are totally clear of objects or items
- Don't delay in cleaning and reporting any leaks and spills
- Every organisation should install warning signs and mirrors in other to help blind spots
- Any floor that is damaged, worn out,ripped should be replaced or repair.
- If you have a floor that can not be easily cleaned,you can install anti-slip.
6)MAKING BREAK TIME MANDATORY FOR WORKERS
The organisation should provide break time for all workers and makes it compulsory, most accident or injuries sustained at work place sometimes are due to lack of rest expecially in construction and manufacturing industries.
When people are worn out,tired and fatigue has set in,workers become vulnerable And they easily get injured,make mistakes that can cause accident at work, to prevent such mishaps, as a worker take advantage of the break time to rest and as employer ,enforce the break time for everybody,you will be doing yourself and your worker a great help.
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