Thursday, January 24, 2019

Operational Contract Support: Considering Safety In The Work Environment

By Barbara Cooper


Health and safety is your priority. When it comes to safety in the industrial work environment there are many aspects to consider following the Operational Contract Support. It is vital that you adhere to all the rules and regulations.

Correct clothing is the first thing that most companies require or issue out. The most common is the white hard hat, worn by most construction workers who are exposed to the possibility of objects falling from above. These hats help prevent any serious injury to the head and are easily available at most DIY stores.

Earmuffs are an important piece of protective clothing that should be worn at all times when working in a place with loud noises. Without protection to the ears, continuous or sudden noise exposure could damage the ability the hear over time or completely. It is therefore advised that these muffs are not removed unless instructed that it is safe to do so. The risk of losing your hearing is certainly not worth it.

To protect the feet safety shoes must be worn at all times. It is not uncommon that employees easily slip on floors or downstairs when wet and have landed up with mild to critical injuries. Rubber soles generally provide good grip. The shoes are also tough and durable on top to protect the foot in case something had to fall or break on the feet. These shoes also protect the feet from long periods of standing or walking. Boots can provide all the same benefits but also protect from the knee down

Protective eyewear must be used if there is exposure to chemicals or sparks from welding. Again it is vital that the goggles remain over the eyes at all times working with these elements as one small mistake could lead to blindness. A blind or blurry vision would almost certainly mean that the employee would no longer be able to fulfill his work duties. There are technical goggles that provide great protection and comfort available at your local building supplier.

Then, of course, there are other security aspects to consider. The employee is responsible for his or her own mental alertness. Enough rest. Working with heavy machinery when a person is not at optimal alertness can prove to be fatal, just consider the implications of driving a car long distance without sleep. Does not end well.

Sober habits. Aside from alcohol or drug abuse, even strong medication such as cough medicine with codeine in it can seriously affect your ability to concentrate. An intoxicated employee cannot only cause injury to himself but also to others.

Employees are also responsible to keep or check their own stress levels. With stress levels, rising mistakes are easily made, or worse so aggression and augments can arise between colleagues which in itself poses a risk to everyone around. A poster listing the rules and the regulations should be displayed somewhere that all employees view on a daily basis. Regular drills and training must be conducted frequently to avoid unnecessary injury in the workplace.




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