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The health, safety, and security program/policy include:
                 •  Elements: These are the parts of the plan that focus on health, safety, and security.
                 •  Objectives: These are the goals that company aims to achieve in order to protect workers at the workplace.

                 The government has a specific section mentioned in their company laws, which states the minimum requirements to
                 be followed for health, safety, and security programme.

                 Each employer or company should:
                 •  Follow Government Requirements: Meet the minimum standards set by the law.
                 •  Have a Health, Safety, and Security Committee: This group identifies dangers in the workplace.
                 •  Control Measures: Once hazards are found, the company must outline how to manage and reduce these risks in
                   their program.

                 By using above steps, companies ensure a safe and healthy environment for everyone.

                 Reasons for Health, Safety, and Security Programs or Policies in the Workplace
                 Several reasons can be specified for safety policy as given below:

                 •  It demonstrates the company’s dedication to ensuring the health and safety of its employees.
                 •  It shows that business performance and safety standards are aligned.
                 •  It underscores that the company prioritises all stakeholders, not just profits.
                 •  It outlines accountability for workplace health, safety, and security for all employees.
                 •  The company adheres to India's national Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) policies.
                 •  The policy aims to prevent employee injuries and illnesses effectively.

                 Regarding the typical clauses for an IT company's OH&S policy:
                 •  Allocate sufficient resources to continually enhance OH&S performance.

                 •  Comply with all relevant OH&S laws and regulations, aiming for leadership in surpassing compliance.
                 •  Establish appropriate OH&S objectives and targets, regularly reviewing performance against these goals.
                 •  Implement measures and processes focused on preventing occupational accidents, injuries, illnesses, and near-
                   misses, striving for ongoing improvement.
                 •  Foster  OH&S  awareness  and  competence  across  all  levels  to  ensure  effective  handling  of  individual  OH&S
                   responsibilities.


                         WORKPLACE SAFETY HAZARDS

                 Hazard means ‘a danger or risk’ that is associated with something. It can be anything that might harm people or
                 damage things in the workplace. Hazards can also trigger other hazards, leading to more problems.
                 Workplace hazards can harm people and damage the work environment. They can cause health problems and loss of
                 property and equipment for companies.

                 “A hazard is something dangerous or risky that can harm people or damage property and equipment.”
                 There are different types of hazards, and not all of them are present in every workplace. Here are some common ones:
                 •  Physical Hazards: These hazards are common in industries with exposure to electricity, radiation, extreme pressures,
                   loud noises, and magnetic fields.
                 •  Biological Hazards: These hazards are found in places like manufacturing and pharmaceuticals, these include risks
                   from bacteria, viruses, and other living organisms.




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