Good, well-experienced supervisors recognize this and take the following actions: Baby sitting Not always a pleasant experience for supervisors but to prevent injuries, the supervisor makes sure that the new worker is not assigned tasks that expose the worker to even the smallest of risks. It is a slow process where even behind the eagerness of the new worker to take on more tasks the supervisor assigns simple easy to understand assignments. Not spotting a potential accident from happening, failure to identify potential hazards, ignoring safety rules, ignorance and sometimes, plain indifference are among the largest contributors. Pressures and deadlines further complicate this where supposedly minor risks are taken. Poor Communication - Training is about informing people on methods at doing a task effectively, efficiently, safely. A culture of open communication between management and staff goes a long way in identifying problem areas and promoting a feeling of mutual concern. - Incentives including non-cash benefits boost employee morale. - One of the best strategies though for improving morale is for management to take steps toward creating a safe working conditions, healthy environment balanced with appropriate job descriptions and assignments where expectations are well defined, implemented and followed through. There are different kinds of signs that are used. Examples are: - Safe procedure signs, uses symbols, images and texts on a green background. This signs are used to direct the employees to safe areas, medical stations and safe courses of actions to take. - Mandatory signs use symbols on a blue field. This is mundane but lifting items that are heavy are heavier when you lift them a second time. - Do not carry boxes that will obscure your line of vision. Always carry items below your lifting capacity. - Before the actual lift, tighten your abdominal muscles as this gives you additional strength and stability. Such programs include paid sick leave and others. Health hazards can be avoided by very simple regulations. Encourage employees to frequently wash their hands, for example, to avoid the spread of communicable diseases. 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.