Essential steps to prevent workplace injuries among workers is important as workplace injury at times is caused by accidents which could have been prevented if all measures and controls were put into required standard. Today we will be discussing tips which help to reduce the rate of injury at workplaces.
1. Being Safety and Wellness oriented.
The foundation for a safe work environment is an effective accident prevention and wellness program. Every organization must be safety and wellness oriented as this does not only put into consideration all actions and in actions performed by workers, it also help to set standards which can prevent occurrence that may lead to accidents and inflict injuries on workers. The use of training can also be effective as it will enable employees have knowledge of what is required of them for good health and adequate safety.
2. Conduct standard and required training
Some accidents are caused by inexperience and the inability to physically perform a certain activities. Screening and conduction standard training enable the organization to know who is able to preform and who will not be able to. This helps to safeguard the health and safety of the organization.
3.Educate employees and management staff.
Training programs should be accessible by both employers and employees. The organization needs to be aware of what is required of them to their staff. Employees need to be educated on what is required of them to the organization and all that relates to it.
4. Research safety vulnerabilities.
Every business is unique and doesn’t necessarily have the same safety concerns. Attention should be paid to every operation and activities which occurs within the organization to ensure prevention of setbacks which may lead to accidents and cause injuries.
5. Provide protection equipment.
Personal protection equipment is essential and should be enforced at hiring, meetings, and with spontaneous monitoring. Take time to teach employees how to properly use goggles, face protection, gloves, hard hats, safety shoes, and earplugs or ear muffs.
6 Maintenance of Company’s Vehicle
According to The Occupational Safety and Health Act findings, workplace-driving accidents cost employers an average of $60 billion dollars a year. Maintenance should include monthly inspections and repairing vehicles as soon as possible. Road accidents may not only inflict damages on properties like cars, truck etc. It may also cause serious injury on the employees.
7. Monitor safety measures.
After initial training, reinforce safety measures at every opportunity, i.e. staff meetings, supervision and education. There should be incentive for employees who abide by setting standards or staying injury free for a specified amount of time.
While we discussed all the above point to keep our environment injury free, we must not forget that housekeeping can cause serious health and safety hazards. The layout of the workplace should have adequate foot path markings, be free of debris, and stations for cleaning up spills.
Unfortunately, no matter how much you prepare, an accident can still occur, and an employee can still get injured. When that happens, make sure you’re prepared to get them the care they need, quickly.
The ability to be there and have immediate response is one of the measures that helps to reduce the rate of workplace injury.
