However, workplace safety doesn’t just apply to people who work in factories and other industrial settings. While those jobs certainly have their fair share of risk, even your basic desk job can have risks as well. These risks go beyondthreats to your waistline, from too much sitting and ...
Safety hazards are in almost all workplaces, be it a staid office or a manufacturing facility or construction but admittedly to varying degrees. The precise methods and practices you need to use first to identify and subsequently mitigate these risks vary. Experts also state that many ...
Fire Administration (part of FEMA), over 30% of all workplace fires in 2019 began in an office kitchen. Ensure that fire extinguishers are located near kitchens and appliances are fully functional. Loose papers: Fire needs fuel. Loose papers act as tinder and can exacerbate an already-...
The boozy lunches and snoozy afternoons that characterised the 1980s and 1990s office culture no longer really feature in the British workplace, but undoubtedly ‘working lunches’ sometimes involve intake of alcohol, and it is wise to moderate your intake o if you want to maintain a competent ...
Don’t be tricked into thinking you need to work in a lab exposed to flammable or caustic substances. Chemical hazards are all around us, even if you happen to be doing a desk job. For instance, if your office is based in an older building, you may be at risk of asbestos exposure,...
Of course, any office space in the UK should undertake regular portable appliance testing (PAT) to ensure that all electrical equipment is safe to use. 4) Display screen equipment Falls, fires and electrical faults may seem like common health and safety issues, but a less obvious workplace h...
The issues of psychosocial hazards in the workplace have been around for some time now, with the first work health and safety regulations addressing such issues having been first introduced in New South Wales in July 2022, and soon followed by Western Au
277,700 nonfatal injuries and illnesses, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics; 965,000 of those injuries resulted in missed work days. Recognizing workplace hazards helps to keep employees safe and reduces costs related to injuries and illnesses, including those ...
How to Monitor a Safe Workplace The Top Five Types of Workplace Hazards OSHA Regulations for Empty Pallets on the Sales Floor If someone notes a leak in the kitchen from an unknown source, he should report the problem promptly so it can be investigated and resolved. Whenever possible, remove...