Top Workplace Safety Tips
December 21, 2022
Workplace health and safety is essential to every organization, no matter how big or small. Employers have an obligation to keep their employees safe, but workplace safety is everyone’s responsibility. Communicating and implementing these safety tips can help ensure everyone remains safe on the job.
Understand Risks
Every work environment is different and varies from industry to industry, jobsite to jobsite. Employees must understand the inherent risks that come with a particular job, taking the proper steps necessary to avoid injury, especially when working with dangerous equipment or in a hazardous environment.
Be Aware of Your Surroundings
This builds on the previous point of understanding risks – but requires employees to always be aware of what is happening around them, looking for hazards constantly.
Know Where the First Aid Kit Is
If someone requires first aid, do your employees know how to access it on the jobsite? Ensure your staff knows where the first aid kit is, and if you have a designated first aid officer, ensure they know who that person is and where to find them.
Take Regular Breaks
Many workplace injuries result from an employee being tired or burned out. By taking regular breaks, employees can stay more alert on the job.
Proper Equipment Use
When machines and tools are used in the workplace, employees should always take proper precautions, never take shortcuts, and never use the equipment for purposes other than its intended use. By doing so, the risk of a workplace injury is reduced.
Pay Attention to Signage
Signage is placed to indicate that there could be potential hazards in the area and includes important information about maintaining a safe work environment.
Know Where the Emergency Exits Are
All employees should understand where to safely exit the workplace during an evacuation.
Keep Emergency Exits Accessible
Since employees need to access exits quickly in an emergency, they must be kept clear. Nothing should be placed in front of the exits that would block them or impede them from opening.
Wear Proper Safety Equipment
Every employee is responsible for ensuring they are wearing proper protective equipment that will enable them to carry out their job safely.
Practice Good Housekeeping
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