Safety in the Workplace

Safety in the workplace is a primary consideration in being able to avoid personal injury accidents. Safety awareness begins with the individual but the workplace also has responsibility to insure the individual has a good safe place to work. People should arrive at work in a rested state, ready to go to work and be able to give full attention to their job, especially if it involves working with tools or machinery. The safe way to do a job is the right way to do each job, shortcuts at the expense of safety are never a good idea. Knowledge of procedures and practices, especially in the factory environment, are the best way to insure safety. Training and authorization to use the right equipment are essential. In the work environment, the company should be responsible for keeping all areas clean, safe and in proper order. Aisles and passageways should be kept clear, and so should exits and areas in front of exits. There should be no dark corners in rooms, and rooms should be properly lighted. If you see a hazardous situation, report it immediately to your supervisor. Any broken implements, especially glass, should be cleaned up with a broom and dustpan or special equipment like a shop vac designated for that purpose. Trash containers should be regularly tended to and heavy gloves worn when dealing with placing trash in containers. Floors need to be spotless and free of oil slicks or debris. If these conditions are not met, personal injury accidents can occur. Sometimes they occur anyway in the best of conditions but it is a good idea to minimize the risk by taking extra care while at work. If you suffer an accident at the workplace, and experience injuries that have caused pain and suffering as well as financial loss, you may be able to file for a personal injury compensation claim. About the Author (Stephanie Wood) A solicitor who specializes in personal injury claims in the workplace is the logical person to help you determine if you have grounds for a personal injury compensation claim. Filing one is never a matter for frivolity, a serious injury following an accident at work should never happen.