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Modern Business Solutions for Common Work Hazards
Modern Business Solutions for Common Work HazardsOffice jobs are often considered pretty safe. But even if your job requires you to sit in a cubicle all day long, believe it or not, you still run the risk of accident or injury.
You might think that those in the trade business are the most vulnerable to workplace accidents and injuries. And though many trade sectors involve intense labor and require other occupational duties that can be hazardous, the truth is that any employee at any business can suffer a workplace injury.
Employers need to be vigilant when it comes to the safety of their employees. And thankfully today we have several modern methods that make keeping up with safety compliance much more efficient.
Accidents happen, this is a fact. But if you want to keep your employees safe, and stay safe on the job yourself, the following will provide some helpful solutions.
Safety Monitoring Devices
Today, through advanced digital technology, we have the means to monitor our work environments more thoroughly than in the past. And this is great for ensuring that employees are safety compliant while on the job.
For example, in the future, you or an employee may need to file a claim for workers’ compensation due to on-the-job injury. But if the claim cannot be disproved, you or your employee will likely receive full compensation.
This is great for you or your employee if it’s a legitimate claim. But if you’re a business owner and you know that your employee is falsifying a claim and you can’t prove it, you’ll likely be responsible for compensation.
Safety monitoring devices come in the form of video surveillance, remote sensors, and wearable devices that can monitor your employees at all times. And if you run a large operation, these devices can not only improve safety but productivity as well.
Continued Safety Training
You probably know the drill. After you land a new job, you go through orientation and likely sit through a boring safety meeting that nobody really pays attention to. And this is where the problem really begins.
Continued safety training is critical if you want to stay safe on the job. Because the truth is, people need to be reminded of these things from time to time. And this is why having regular safety training is a great strategy for keeping everyone safe while at work.
For example, most businesses are required by law to operate under safety laws mandated by Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA. And this government body offers helpful training and advice on their website.
Having frequent safety training meetings might seem like a hassle. But the more you’re aware of safety protocols, the more likely you’ll follow them.
Rotating 3-Day Weekends
Most people aren’t aware, but many work-related accidents and injuries often happen due to fatigue or from being overworked. As such, rest and relaxation are essential in order to function properly while on the job.
Fatigue results in a lowered level of awareness. And if you’re extremely fatigued, you may make a fatal error that results in the loss of your life, or that of a coworker.
Having an extra day off in the workweek can actually work wonders for combating fatigue. And this is why many businesses across the country are opting to have to rotate 3-day weekends just to help their employees stay refreshed.
Even if it’s just one weekend a month, an extra day off can make all the difference when you’re fatigued. And even if a full day off can’t be granted, having a weekly half-day can also be extremely helpful.
Safety should be everyone’s priority while on the job. And though this burden will typically fall on the shoulders of an employer, we all have a duty to keep up with safety compliance. Because when accidents happen, they can not only affect us but the people around us as well.