20/09/2024
HELLO FRIDAY 😊
Employees are company's greatest asset an employer has to assist in achieving business objectives, as well as meeting legal and moral obligations in providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING is a great way for employees to learn additional skills and knowledge; to reinforce quality work practices which will result in a change in workplace behaviour.
Investing in effective employee training will increase skills, knowledge, productivity and morale as well as replace and avoid workplace accidents and illnesses. keeps you in compliance with the law, and fosters a safety-conscious culture both on and off the job. Proper training allows employees to spot risks and shows them how to prevent accidents.
Therefore ; Hazards awareness training is important!
WHAT IS HAZARD AWARENESS ?
Hazard awareness is the ability to recognize and understand the potential dangers in a work environment. It’s the first step in the process of creating a safe workspace. The recognition of a hazard is the first step in mitigating it.
HAZARD AWARENESS TRAINING program may cover a variety of topics, ranging from FIRE SAFETY and CHEMICAL HANDLING to ERGONOMIC considerations and EMERGENCY response plans.
Safety experts often refer to the “7 types of hazards” every employer should highlight (depending, again, on your particular situation).
Here is that list:
1. Physical hazards include slip and fall hazards, tool and equipment hazards, sharp object hazards, and similar.
2. Ergonomic hazards are related to body movements and positioning while at work. Repetitive motions, forceful exertion, and proper footwear are examples.
3. Chemical hazards can expose employees to vapors, fumes, liquids, and particulates that are harmful to health. Asbestos, chlorine, and pesticides are examples of chemical hazards.
4. Biological hazards include harmful bacteria and viruses. Employees coming to work while ill with influenza or COVID, bloodborne pathogens, mold and fungi exposure, and more are biological hazards.
5. Emotional/psychological hazards can stir up stress, whether from harassment and workplace bullying or the nature of the work itself, stress is an often overlooked, but dangerous hazard.
6. Electrical hazards expose employees to the risk of electrical shock. Simple actions like plugging or unplugging a lamp are dangerous if there are exposed wires. Other sources of electrical hazards include a lack of circuit protection, faulty insulation, and conditions where standing water is present.
7. Environmental hazards arise from the workplace surroundings. They include improper ventilation and insufficient lighting as well as threats from natural hazards like wildfires or floods.
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