10 Workplace Safety Mistakes – You’ll Want to Read them All!
10 Workplace Safety Mistakes – You’ll Want to Read them All!
Workplaces today are extremely safe compared to what people had to endure generations ago. This is in large part because of the increased focus employers have put on workplace safety. Employers made this effort for a variety of reasons including regulatory pressure, the best interests of their employees, and of course, the fact that a safe workplace is a more profitable workplace.
Despite all the great strides that have been made, many workplaces are still quite hazardous.
The following 10 workplace safety mistakes illustrate just how far many industries still have to go. They can also help spur ideas for where improvements can be made in your facility.
1. Using Ladders Improperly
2. Lack of Visual Communication
3. Overcomplicating Safety Instructions
4. Not Cleaning & Organizing the Facility
5. Failing to Use Proper Personal Protective Equipment
6. Using the Wrong Tool for the Job
7. Neglecting the Maintenance & Inspections of Machinery
8. Failing to Track “Near Misses”
9. Treating Education as Optional
10. Improper Handling of Hazardous Materials
Keep Your Facility Safe!
These are just 10 of the more common workplace safety mistakes made today. Taking the time to look at how your facility is run and taking steps to correct any mistakes is worth the effort. In the end, avoiding even one serious accident or injury can result in huge benefits for your company and your employees.
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