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To keep employees healthy and happy, the workplace must provide the following:
              •  Cleanliness: The workplace should be cleaned every morning before work starts.
              •  Air Conditioning: Proper air conditioning is needed to provide clean and cool air.
              •  Drinking Water: Clean drinking water should be available.
              •  Food Options: Healthy food options should be available.
              •  Washrooms: Washrooms should be well-maintained and clean.

              These basic needs help create a healthy and safe workplace.

              Safety
              The  workplace needs to  be safe for everyone.  This  means  there should  be no  dangers  or risks that could  harm
              people. Understanding the distinction between hazards and risks is crucial for assessing and managing safety. Here's
              a breakdown:
              •  Hazard: A hazard is something that can cause harm to people. For example, a wet floor is a hazard because someone
                could slip and fall.
              •  Risk: A risk is a probability of causing harm to the people. For example, if the floor is wet, there is a risk that
                someone will slip and get injured.
              The company should create clear safety rules and make sure everyone follows them. Employees should regularly
              practice these safety procedures to ensure they know what to do. This helps to keep everyone safe.

              Security

              Every employee should feel safe while working at the company. Security means being free from any potential harm.
              This involves implementing effective security measures across various aspects:

              •  Feeling Secure: Employees should feel protected and safe at work.
              •  Security Measures: This includes making sure people, computers, electrical systems, transportation, and equipment
                are all safe.
              Each company should have a special security department responsible for:
              •  Personal Safety: Protecting people from any physical harm.
              •  Computer System Safety: Keeping computers and data safe from hacking or other threats.
              •  Electrical Safety: Ensuring electrical systems are safe to prevent shocks or fires.
              •  Transport Safety: Making sure that any company vehicles are safe to use.
              •  Equipment Safety: Ensuring that all machines and tools are safe to operate.
              Good security procedures help the company in many ways:

              •  Reduce Liabilities: Fewer accidents mean the company is less likely to get into legal trouble.
              •  Lower Insurance Costs: Safe workplaces cost less to insure.
              •  Reduce Compensation Costs: With fewer accidents, there are fewer costs for employee compensation.
              Overall, good security increases business revenue and reduces operational costs.


                      POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR HEALTH, SAFETY, AND SECURITY

              The Department of Information Technology (DoIT) has prepared the policy to provide employees with a healthy and
              safe work environment.
              A health, safety, and security policy is a written promise from a company saying it will protect the health, safety, and
              security of its employees and the public. It shows that management is dedicated to keeping everyone safe and healthy.
              The policy is a pledge by the company to care for its employees' well-being.


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