Work to keep physical, chemical and biological hazards away from your employees!
Every workplace has hazards, and these places have a responsibility to make sure that employees are safe. In order to do so, these hazards need to be identified, changed/replaced and checked in on regularly, to keep everything up to standard.
Most of the accidents that are waiting to happen at work can be described as physical (such as uneven stairs that cause people to trip), chemical (any hazardous substances that may be lurking) or biological (which can have negative health effects on people).
Furthermore, the most frequently cited OSHA standards that are violated have to do with fall protection, respiratory protection, control of hazardous energy, ladders, machinery and eye/face protection.
Employees and managers need to go through every part of their buildings and sites, checking on these potential risks. After assessing these areas, a workplace then needs to work to prevent hazards, and there are some promotional products that can help with this. These items can promote safety in the workplace, and they can be imprinted with company names/logos, in order to promote overall business, too!
Precautions can be taken against some physical hazards with flashlights, reflective clothes and sunscreen. Furthermore, managers, employers and business owners should be familiar with safety regulations related to these items/hazards. The ANSI/ISEA 107 American National Standard for High-Visibility Safety Apparel and Accessories, for example, is a standard with guidelines that provide practical instruction regarding reflective material and garment design to enhance worker visibility.
Most chemical hazards will require professionals being called in to fix the issue, but two more smart safety items to hand out to employees are first aid kits and tool kits. These are great to have around in case of emergencies, and they make the perfect swag.
When it comes to health in the workplace, employers can promote wellness by keeping everyone equipped with things like pill boxes and hand sanitizers.
The hazards will be different in every place of work, but they all need to be given the right attention. In order to keep employees are safe, remember to turn to Safety Incentives Plus for promo items and handy swag!