Top three health and safety concerns at work
Drury PSM are a team of experienced health and safety consultants
Health and Safety really does get bad press with many people suggesting the regulations related to safety in the workplace has gone “overboard.” However, the implications of an accident in the workplace not only hits your company financially, but also affects the general running of the business from loss of cover to low staff morale and can even tarnish your company’s reputation.
A recent study has also shown a rise in deaths in the workplace, even more reason to ensure your company is operating safely.
This is why many companies are now looking into their health and safety procedures with more insight, to ensure that every employee in the company is working in the safest of conditions. The top three basic health concerns which many companies will look out for include:
- Testing machinery or technology: With more tech in our offices and labs than ever before, it is important to have everything electrically tested and monitored to ensure it operates efficiently. Some equipment can get overheated and may cause fire. Everything should be tested from computers to plugs to the kettle. PAT testing is a legal requirement and one that can get your business into a lot of trouble if not carried out thoroughly.
- A health and safety risk assessment will review obvious physical hazards in the workplace. Trailing cables is one major concern and are easily tripped over. Boxes and anything else blocking pathways are a hazard as well, because these might be heavy items that might cause a major accident.
- Training. Every employee when joining a company should have a health and safety induction, usually involving a video with items for the employee to look out for. Some companies forget to enrol certain employees in this very important stage of their induction, a very risky move as if this person was to make a claim against the company, they have every right to say that you did not make them aware of any health and safety issues. A claim could cost your company thousands!
The important thing to remember is that if there is any doubt about the health and safety in your company, you can always seek professional advice. Health and safety consultants come from specialised health and safety companies that are aware of all latest legislation in concerns with safety in the workplace. They can help you implement changes, giving you ultimate peace of mind and reassurance that you are looking out for your staff members’ wellbeing.
“ Drury PSM are a team of experienced health and safety consultants based in the UK. “
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