RISK MANAGEMENT UNIT 5 Lesson 1 Flashcards
Ten reasons why workplace safety is important
- Aware of the surroundings
- Reduce workplace stress
- Use tools appropriately
- Keep crisis exits that are easily accessible
- Update Your Supervisor about the unsafe conditions
- Use mechanical assistance
- Stay Alert
- Reduce Workplace Environment Stress
- Wear the right safety equipment
- Sit in a proper posture
Many employees don’t bother about their
surrounding hazards. But, it is important to observe your co-employees working
circumstances. Once you get to know about the particular hazards that occur at your
workplace, then it will help you in reducing the risk and allow you to take the
precautionary steps.
Aware of the surroundings
Most of the employees are not fit and healthy
because of their busy schedule, which includes long working hours, work pressure,
and conflicts that occur with co-workers or with the boss of the organization. And, all
these can lead to some illness or depression for the employees.
Reduce workplace stress
Take appropriate precautions while using machinery
or any other tool, instead of taking any shortcuts. Taking shortcuts is one of the
biggest reasons behind workplace loss. It’s the biggest safety risk to use scaffolding
as a ladder or one tool instead of another for a particular job. So, it is always
recommended to use the correct tools and reduce the opportunity of workplace injury.
Use tools appropriately
In case there is an emergency,
you will need quick access to the exits. It is also advised to keep clear usage of
equipment shutoffs which might stop you from performing at emergency.
Keep crisis exits that are easily accessible:
You must keep
updating your supervisor about the hazards or risks that occur at the workplace.
They should be legally obligated to ensure that their employees are working in a safe
environment or not. And, in case, if the employees are not working in safe
conditions, then it is the responsibility of the supervisor to listen and understand
their condition and create a safe working environment for employees.
Update Your Supervisor about the unsafe conditions
Whenever you want to carry or lift some heavy
equipment’s then you should use a conveyor belt, crank, or forklift. There are a lot of
risks involved, if you try to lift something heavier, it can affect your weighing capability and can lead to some muscle displacement. So, make sure that use the
appropriate tools for not harming yourself.
Use mechanical assistance
Many employees usually compromise or ignore the alerts of warning
and due to this, several workplace injuries or fatalities occur.
Stay Alert
Stress to any employee or any co-
worker can lead to depression and concentration problems. And the main reason includes extended working hours, excess of work, insecurity of job, and issues which
occur at co-workers or professionals. So, instead of taking stress on your shoulders,
you should discuss it with your supervisor and ask him/her to look after the problems
that you are facing in the organization.
Reduce Workplace Environment Stress
You must wear the right protection
equipment tools during your work. And, the equipment can be in any form like,
earplugs, earmuffs, hard hats, gloves, full-face masks, safety gloves, and any other
equipment which is required to wear while working. These tools will prevent the
workers from the incidents that occur at the workplace.
Wear the right safety equipment
If have a sitting job, then it is essential to keep your
posture correct while working on a desk. You need to keep your shoulders in line and
straight back to avoid any spine problems. Try to ignore stooping and twisting
regularly and if possible, then try to use the comfort designed furniture and the safety equipment’s, so that the desired things will be in your reach.
Sit in a proper posture
Handling luggage, particularly when loading and
unloading from vehicles, carts, and hotel rooms, can cause fatigue, discomfort, and risk of injury. Awkward body postures increase the stress on ligaments and joints. This can lead to strain and
injury to the back, shoulders, and hands if the load or frequency is excessive or if incorrect lifting methods are used. Proper equipment and training
in the proper lifting and carrying techniques should be provided to prevent back strain and injury.
Safe Lifting and Carrying Loads
are a common tool utilized by the maintenance and engineering staff in nearly every hotel. They enable personnel to reach high places for a variety of reasons such as hanging banners, changing light bulbs, checking sprinkler heads, dusting high areas, accessing roof areas, and so much more. When used inappropriately, ladders can injure
employees, drive up Workers’ Compensation
premiums, and decrease employee productivity
Ladder Safety
as you go policy is a cleaning strategy used to minimize risks to
hygiene, health, and safety. The clean as you go method involves taking
opportunities to clean continually throughout the working day and making cleaning
part of your daily routine to ensure that surfaces, equipment, waste, and the
premises are clean, hygienic, and clutter-free.
Clean-up
There are two types of
cleaning under the clean as you go
method
urgent and non-urgent
is anything
that may pose an immediate risk to
health, hygiene, or safety, such as a
spillage.
Urgent cleaning
is a part
of your daily processes, such as
wiping surfaces, placing rubbish in
bins, and dirty equipment in washing
machines.
Non-urgent
Two main types of
accidents within the catering
and hospitality industry are
electrical injury and fire and explosion
The hospitality industry has many significant issues when it comes to fire
protection, prevention, and guests’ safety. The biggest factors come simply from the
nature of the industry. In a normal workplace, management can ensure employees
are trained in proper emergency procedures, how to use a fire extinguisher, and the
like.
Fire Safety
Common Types of Injuries
- Slips And Falls
- Cuts
- Burns
- Poisoning
Injury, also known as _______ is damage to the body caused by an
external force.
physical trauma
Many workplace injuries also result from
workers’ slippery floors, tripping over physical obstructions, or falling from a height. This could be due to insufficient lighting, poor housekeeping, wet and slippery floors, and lack of handrails on platforms or staircases, unsafe use
of ladders, or carelessness.
Slips And Falls
are among the major risks in the hotel industry. They may occur from the use of knives and machinery in kitchens, laundry shops, and engineering workshops. You may be injured while using or cleaning machinery/equipment as a result of coming into contact or being trapped between moving parts. Cuts may also arise from handling broken glass or porcelain by room attendants.
Cuts
The use of ovens and deep fryers without due care can cause burns and scalds. A blast of heat or steam can be released when opening hot oven doors, saucepan lids, or others.
Burns
Unprotected exposure to many substances found in the workplace and the home can lead to poisoning. What’s more, it isn’t all that hard to be exposed
Poisoning
poisons have three easy routes into the
body
- Inhaling
- Skin and eye contact
- Swallowing
hazardous airborne vapors, dust, fibers, etc., can cause health
effects ranging from headaches, nausea, and respiratory problems to far more
serious—sometimes even fatal—ailments
Inhaling
can irritate or burn and may cause serious eye
damage, recurring allergies, or a variety of other problems. Some poisons
could also enter the bloodstream through the skin, which could lead to very
serious health problems, such as organ damage.
Skin and eye contact
a poisonous substance could occur unintentionally if it gets on food, a coffee mug, or even hands. With some poisons, swallowing even a
small amount could cause health effects.
Swallowing
To prevent workplace poisoning incidents
Workplace Poison Prevention
