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MAINTAIN WORKPLACE SAFETY
Workplace safety should provide the right kind of an environment to an employee where there is minimum risk to
his physical or mental health. If every organisation follows the basic safety rules and procedures, then there are low
chances of risk. These basic precautionary and safety rules must be stated to each and every employee of the company
personally as well as displayed in common areas, conference rooms, canteens, etc. There is time to time training
should also be done to avoid hazards and accidents.
Basic Safety Rules to Follow at Workplace
Whether working while sitting behind a desk or working behind heavy machinery there are potential dangers and
hazards which can be avoided by following some basic safety rules. Some of the basic safety rules to be followed at the
workspace are as follows:
• In an organisation with heavy machinery, use proper tools and equipment to prevent injuries. Proper trained and
certified workers should be allowed to work on the complex machines and equipment.
• The company should make their staff aware of any changes they do in their safety procedures.
• Fire safety and electricity wiring or short circuit safety.
• Slips, falls and trips should be handled delicately and with immediate first aid.
• Proper maintenance of the workspace to avoid any hazards.
• Lifts should be checked and maintained periodically.
• Any toxic chemical should be handled with utmost care and only by a trained set of people.
Basic Fire Safety Rules in an Organization
Fire is one of the most common and a serious hazard for any organisation whether small or big. It can create panic,
injury or even brutal in taking the life of any employee or a customer. The damage may even extend to burning away
of the whole building or a specific department including the furniture, machinery, stock and many more other things.
It has seen that fire can be prevented if suitable measures are taken. Let us study some basic fire safety rules which
every organisation must follow to avoid the devastating incident:
• Always keep your workplace a no-smoking zone. This will minimise the chances of fire hazards.
• The first few minutes of a fire are crucial so Automatic fire alarm systems such as smoke and heat detectors should
be part of the Fire Safety plan. This will save the place from turning into a tragic spot.
• Sufficient Fire escape route of the fire hit area should be given utmost importance. The employees should be trained
and instructed to guide the others on how to escape through the fire escape route.
• The organisation must ensure that there are enough exits through the building and are in the right places with
proper exit plans installed on its way with proper directions and sign symbols.
• The workplace should have one or more people in charge of monitoring fire safety and assisting with evacuations in
the event of a fire. They may be called Fire Safety Guards.
• All emergency routes and exits must be well lit. There should be proper lights at each door, corridor, change of
direction and floor level, staircase, and next to fire-fighting equipment and alarms. Be sure to test emergency
lighting regularly.
• Regular fire drills should be conducted to familiarize people with emergency evacuation methods.
• Use flame-retardant materials in interiors. Avoid the use of wood, paper and textiles. Fire resistant doors and walls
should be a part of the building.
• Maintenance of safety equipment like fire extinguishers must be taken care of regularly. They should be located at
visible places, and make sure that people can access them without being exposed to any risk.
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