it’s about consistently talking about and prioritizing safety at every level, starting with senior leadership Six Ways to Demonstrate a Commitment to Safety Written by: Greg Kershaw, Director of Brand Experience and Engagement, WD-40 Company Member Communication Experience | 2 cmaanet.org and extending to middle management, crew supervisors and every person on a jobsite. Facilitate ongoing conversations about safety, its importance and encourage employees to voice safety concerns with supervisors
moreEvery business, regardless of size, must appoint a competent person to take responsibility for health and safety management. Competency requires knowledge therefore HSE training is essential. While accessing the Health & Safety Executive website may provide you with a wealth of useful tips and advice, only certified training will enable you to evidence this competency. One key benefit of accredited training is the HSE courses include an assessment.
moreAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 60% of construction accidents occur within an employee’s first year of work. Being proactive and assigning new workers a mentor can help ease the transition and place emphasis on important safety practices and procedures. An extra set of eyes on new employees can also ensure proper education to prevent accidents before they happen. On-the-ground mentors act as a safety resource especially for the younger generation of trade professionals to minimize risk and increase efficiency.
moreThe right personal protective equipment (PPE) can be the difference between a minor injury and something far more serious. Helmets, ear protection, safety goggles, knee pads, and high visibility jackets are just a few of the must-haves for many jobsites. Some jobsites may have specific hazards that need to be accounted for. Consider the jobs being done, and what PPE is appropriate.
moreThis is known as risk assessment and there are legal obligations for businesses of any size so its vital to understand what you need to do.Once risks have been identified, likely the main ones in low-risk activities such as office work, will be Fire, First Aid, Occupational health and Hygiene (Display Screen Equipment).For higher risk activities such as welding or scaffolding, risk assessments are more involved.
moreToolbox talks are quick and easy to understand work safety meetings conducted before a shift. Also known as safety briefings, pre-start, or take 5 safety talks, a toolbox talk is ideally conversational in tone and takes about 5-10 minutes of engaging workers to discuss their awareness of health and safety risks associated with their tasks.
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