Worker safety is a critical part of running a successful operation. The fewer accidents and injuries, the lower your cost of doing business. It also makes sense because it sends the message to your team their safety is important to you. This helps to build a stronger, more loyal workforce in the process.
To keep your workers safe, here are four tips to keep in mind.
What Ways Can You Keep Your Workers Safe at Work?
Tip #1: Conduct risk assessments.
Assessing risk should be a regular part of your operation beyond just annual or quarterly checks. By conducting assessments more routinely, you can uncover new risks before they cause an accident and identify ways to deal with them, so workers are kept safe. At the same time, it also helps you to remain in compliance with new regulations.
Tip #2: Create a culture of safety.
Safety should be a regular part of the conversation beyond just risk assessments, from the hiring process to annual training for employees to working with senior leadership to update safety protocols. In fact, it should be a part of the company at every level, from entry-level jobs to the CEO. When it’s part of the mission and vision for the company, it will permeate throughout the culture, so employees know it’s a top priority.
Tip #3: Train employees on what to do in case of an accident.
Besides creating an overall culture of safety, make sure employees know what to do when they spot an hazard or what to do when an accident does happen. This can make a life or death different for employees and will save valuable time in the case of an accident. Also train them on how to avoid accidents, from following proper safety protocols to wearing PPE and making sure it’s properly used.
Tip #4: Check equipment and PPE.
Perform regular checks of equipment and PPE, as well. New equipment or gear might be needed in order to remain in compliance and keep your employees safe. Before you upgrade PPE, seek out feedback from your team, so you can learn more about any new safety concerns or needs and they can let you know what kind of PPE they’re comfortable wearing.
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