Tips for fire prevention at your workplace

Preventing a fire is a responsibility of every person. A fire of a large magnitude could destroy everything that you possess. Employees at a workplace should know some general tips on how to prevent a fire.

This is a list of few things you can do to prevent one from happening.

An employee should never smoke in storerooms/chemical storage or where machinery is kept.

Learning how to use a fire extinguisher is a safety precaution method that all should know.

Make sure that the emergency exit or sprinklers are not blocked with obstacles.

Make sure you know the fire emergency number or have any other emergency contact number at reach.

Keep a regular check on your machinery as they may overheat.

Participate in fire drills as they are organized to save lives. In case of a fire occurrence, you will know what to do instead of just panicking.

In case  of a faulty wiring, report immediately, as many of the fires start from electrical hazards.

All oily material waste must be disposed of properly.

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Common Causes of Workplace Accidents

Workplace accidents can have a negative impact on your business due to reduced productivity, loss in workforce and dampening of morale of other workers.

In the event of a workplace accident, the company has to pay compensation and recorded in the accident log for insurance purposes. It is every employer’s responsibility to take care of their employees, whereas it is also the prime responsibility of every employee to read the work safety regulation and work-related protocols.

Workplace accidents depend on a number of factors. Following are the common causes of workplace accidents.

Over-exertion
Over-exertion results due to excessive physical effort in the process of carrying, lifting, pulling and pushing goods. It also results due to excessive effort whilst operating a machine, when the worker falls short of his physical capacity. The most common injuries which results due to overexertion are sprains and strains.

Slips, Trips and Falls
The main causes of slips and trips are uneven floor surfaces, slippery floor coverings, wet floors, changes in floor levels, trailing cables and poor lighting. Falls happen when the worker is working at an elevation such as roofs, ladders and stairways. Slips, trips and falls are risky, as they can result in the worst kind of injury, such as head injuries, body injuries, fractures, paralysis or even death.

Falling Objects
Another common accident that happens at workplaces is free-falling objects, which result mostly in head injuries. Examples of falling objects that have a potential of injuring workers are roof scaffolding, tools, bricks, rocks, debris, ceiling panels, cluttered stacks on shelves, etc. The injury is severe, if the worker is not wearing head protection PPE, such as hard hats, etc.

Work Equipment and Machinery
Since the Industrial Revolution, machinery has become the norm at most work places. All of this machinery undergoes strict testing before it is given the badge of approval to use. Nevertheless, accidents still occur due to the fact that the machinery is not maintained, not properly guarded or not properly operated. Such accidents can even occur when there is inadequate training given to workers; he/she hasn’t read the safety regulations or has failed to wear the correct protective equipments.

On-Site Violent Acts
These injuries result due to arguments between workers or between workers and officials. In some cases, it can result in severe injuries or death of a worker.

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Prevention of workplace accidents

Every year, workplaces or industrial accidents occur and are common, causing huge losses, not only for the worker but also for the company (in case of compensatory policies). Workers are not machines, but humans. Hence, it is the company’s responsibility to protect their employees from accidents that might impair their well-being. It must be noted that creating a safe work environment is only part of the responsibility. The other share should be borne by the employee themselves, taking an active role in maintaining safety.

Following are some suggestions to prevent workplace accidents:

• Always maintain a safety policy and enlist the procedures in the event of any accident that occurs. Also, include instructions as to how a work property should be handled with care and precaution. Make the employees go through it, thoroughly.

• Entertain the suggestions and opinions of employees as to how the status quo of work safety in that company can be bettered or modified.

• Accidents happen when the shortcut route is taken to get a task done. Ask the employees to work with diligence, stick to instructions and be aware of their surroundings.

• Ensure that your employees wear the right dress code depending on the job requirements and the weather. If the job involves wearing protective equipment, make sure that one wears it at all times. Adequate ventilation at workplace is a must.

• Keep first-aid kits handy. It will keep any injuries that occur from getting out of hand. Place in strategically accessible locations.

• Make sure that the workplace is ready in case of fire. Install smoke detectors and fire extinguishers placed strategically. Implement emergency exit points.

Some accidents are unavoidable and can cause great damage, leaving the place all shattered and in a miserable condition. In such cases, you will need a professional clean-up. 

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