Sunday, January 24, 2010

5 Simple Ways To Better Workplace Safety

By Ernest Davis

There's an extremely simple way to increase the safety of your workplace -- just follow a few steps, one-by-one, until you've covered most of the angles. If you get a system in place where all your essential checks are made regularly, you'll find it much easier to keep everything safe.

Wondering where to begin? Don't sweat it -- we've got a simple list that allows you to check off most of the major things you need to do, so safety headaches will be greatly reduced.

#5: Stock Up Your First Aid Kits.

If you've got a few first aid kits contributing to your workplace safety efforts, congratulations. However, if they aren't stocked up or your employees barely know what's in them, you need to make that a priority. Set a regular schedule for checking the kits and make sure your staff knows how to use them.

#4: Cover Your Fire Safety Rules.

Fire is tricky, because most people assume it won't happen to them and they won't be forced to deal with the quick decisions necessary when a fire happens. You need to break this mentality, somehow. Remind people of fire consequences and review them regularly.

#3: Keep Medical Supplies on Hand.

Sometimes you need more than just what's in your first aid kits. Check up on all the medical supplies your business might require, and make sure you've got them covered. Stock them at the same time as you replenish your kits.

#2: Do Workplace Safety Training.

Don't treat it as boring, don't treat it as a grim obligation -- it's fundamental, because safety training can be useful in even the most unexpected situations. No one knows when an accident will happen because no one wants an accident to happen. Make sure your employees are as well-trained as possible.

#1: Don't Take it Lightly.

Treating safety as something that is only necessary once an accident has already happened isn't the way to go. Make sure that safety is in the forefront of your mind, especially if you run a business, and you'll ensure that more accidents are prevented than caused. - 16890

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