As an example, foreign workers are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal workplace accident that those who are native to the area. Insufficient Supervision A number of accidents are caused by assigning an employee to perform a task for which the employee is not trained to do or has a poor understanding of the risks involved in doing the job. - Mandatory signs use symbols on a blue field. Place these signs to convey actions that must be taken and confirm approved procedures. - Fire fighting and fire equipment signs are signs identifying fire equipment and fire regulations and precautions. - Warning signs conveys potential dangers in particular locations in the workplace. These are not supposed to be used permanently and are not meant to substitute permanent wires and sockets. - Properly ground electrical appliances. - Immediately report and repair any damaged electrical wires or outlets. - Always hire certified electricians for installing electric wires as well as for repairing any damaged wires. When a task at hand is not very clear or the instructions are vague, do not hesitate to ask questions. Countless questions that appear dumb at the moment have saved so many lives and limbs. When safety is concerned, no question is ever dumb. Again when in doubt, do not hesitate to ask. 3. Safety gears and clothing have gone through years of research and tons of resources in aid of creating a safer environment. Also, install constant outdoor lights and motion sensitive lights. When the business is closed, leave some interior lights on. Secure common trouble spots. Reception area, out-of-the-way corridors, elevators, stairwells, parking area or garages, mailrooms, and restrooms are areas where you are most vulnerable. So what types of hazards should be addressed to guarantee that workplaces are nearly accident-free? On Job Hazards There are a lot of on job hazards. Some of them are risk employees to severe injuries, others to minimal injuries. Both of these should be on top of the organization's list of priorities.