Why Health and Safety is Important in a Work Place

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Whatever type of work place or business establishment that you are in, there is always a possibility of some sort of damage to someone’s health. Accidents and health hazards never come announced. All people who are in a working environment are exposed to hazardous environments knowingly or unknowingly. There are various methods that people are prone to accidents including handling dangerous machinery, being exposed to various toxic substances, electric failures or even psychological hazards including stress and pressure from seniors and colleagues.

Most accidents in work places happen simply because they have not been prevented. Your business does not have to be a multinational company for workers to be exposed to such accidents. There is also a higher rate of accidents at small work places as well. Therefore, you should pay attention to health and safety measures at your work place at all times. It’s not only being socially responsible but it also offers you a good business sense.

There are a number of facts that you should keep in mind. There should always be a system with a clear policy and procedure when it comes to health and safety issues at a work place. There should be a proper plan where you are able to organize, monitor and also review various preventive measures while making sure that all rules and legal obligations are met.   

  

Always make sure that you identify the main hazards and the things that can cause harm to your employees. Take time to assess the risks without overly complicating things. This can help you identify the various hazards in your workplace and make plans to prevent them from happening. Also when you take measures to prevent these health hazards, make sure that they meet the rules and regulations of the HSE.

If you own a business you have to also make sure that you report and record accidents in the work place, provide basic first aid and welfare facilities in the work place as well as notify the HSE and the relevant local authorities. If you are totally new to this procedure, there are some steps that you should consider at first. Ask yourself if there is an effective health and safety system in your work place. You should have clear objectives for health and safety management while there should be a team or a qualified individual to manage and execute the plan. 

Having a proper health and safety plan in your work place is a must and the most important fact is that you should constantly be reviewing its progress. If there are improvements that are required with regard to your workers health and welfare then you should see to it and get things done. When you provide the protection and assurance of health and safety to your employees, they will be able to contribute to your business whole heartedly. With chances of accidents and dangerous hazards out of the way, you can work as a team towards success.

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Written by Joanna Robinson for Fashion e-Shoppe readers.

About the writer

She is a nutritionist and a physical instructor. She is experienced in providing health and safety related advices. These days she is writing articles about health safety policy