Determination and the desire to create a good impression are also common with new workers. The sad thing is this leads to taking risks when the skill at doing the task is still inadequate. There is little understanding of risks involved causing accidents and injuries. While this reaction is common, it is prevalent in young people and first timers on the job. - Warning signs conveys potential dangers in particular locations in the workplace. - Prohibition signs warn actions in the workplace that are prohibited. - Supplementary signs are signs used to provide other information that may or may not directly affect the safety of the workplace but conveys supplemental information. It is also from this attitude where sincere efforts to maintain safety in the office stem from. Keep the office machineries working. Do not wait until someone gets hurt because of a malfunctioning machine. Have it fixed at once. Many times, employee's safety is compromised because the company acted too late. Checklists List of possible hazards and potential hazardous conditions must be checked every day and be resolved. Specific hazards that are associated with tasks that are high risks have also to be eliminated from workstations. Daily checks promote awareness of the risks involved and its avoidance and prevention. It is, thus, very important to directly involve them with the efforts to minimize workplace hazards, risk of injuries and of accidents. Construct a system that encourages employees to suggest safety polices or report hazards. Surveys, inspections, job hazard analyses, and keeping tabs of accidents occurring in the workplace are just some of the most effective methods of identifying workplace accidents. Also, disinfectants should be used in workplace areas where they are most needed such as in the cafeteria and in the men's and women's room. Chemical Hazards Industries where strong, if not hazardous chemicals are used, should have comprehensive chemical hazard safety regulations to ensure their employees' safety.
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