Thousands of people suffer work injuries that could have been prevented with a few simple safety measures. safety at work.
This is a shared responsibility. Both employees and employees have a crucial role to play in ensuring that The work environment is safe and free of accidents.
When it comes to safety on the job, you can never be too careful. Work accidents can have serious and lasting consequencesfor both employees and companies.
Promoting safe spaces helps protect the health of workers, improve productivity and job satisfaction, and ensure well-being by complying with legal and regulatory obligations.
In Colombia there is Occupational Health and Safety Management System (SG-SST) that «has the objective of improving working conditions and the environment at work, in addition to health at work, which entails promoting the maintenance of the physical, mental and social well-being of employees».
Some advice from the human resources company ‘Randstad’ to avoid accidents in the workplace are the following:
Know your rights and responsibilities
Knowing safety rules and procedures is critical to working in a safe and healthy work environment.
It’s important to stay on top of regulatory changes and make sure employees are informed and up-to-date on security policies and procedures.
Encouraging worker participation in their own safety can help create a safer and calmer work environment.
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Identify possible risks in your workplace
It is important to be alert to any potential hazards in the workplace, which can range from damaged tools to unmarked slippery floors.
It is essential to identify these risks and know the proper procedures for reporting them.
In this way, the problem can be communicated to the employee, who has the responsibility to solve it and ensure that the point of work is safe.
In addition, it is essential to know them specific requirements in the industry to work safely in potentially hazardous environments and comply with established safety regulations.
(You may be interested in: Occupational risks in Colombia: everything you should take into account).
Provide job guidance and training
It is essential to provide a adequate training in occupational health and safety to prevent accidents at work, especially during the first months of employment.
Training must be adequate and specific to the job, ensuring that workers have the necessary knowledge to perform their tasks competently and safely.
When hiring a new employee, adequate guidance must be offered to avoid possible risks and accidents during the performance of their work tasks.
(Also read: What happens if an independent worker does not pay his social security?).
Supervise the work
Make sure workers do their jobs under supervision It is an effective way to ensure your safety.
Workers with more experience and knowledge may be responsible for this task in some cases.
SOFIA SALAMANCA GOMEZ
DIGITAL SCOPE WRITING
TIME
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