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Basic Safety rules to avoid Slips, Trips and Falls
        Slips happen when there is too little friction between the foot and the
        walking surface due to wet floor, oil spill, smooth flooring.
        Trips happen when your foot hits an object making you lose your
        balance due to clutter on the path, dim lights, wrinkled carpet,
        draws not closed, etc.
        Fall may be due to loss of balance or slips or trips at the same
        level or falls from an elevation, such as falls from ladders, roofs, down stairs or from jumping to a lower level, etc.
        Slips, trips, and falls are the most common causes of workplace accidents where injuries may range from minor bruises
        to severe injury like broken bones, muscle sprain, head injury, etc. Some of the basic safety rules to follow to avoid Fall
        and slips injuries are as follows:
        •  Keep the moving area clean and clutter free.
        •  Staircase should clear, well lit, and free from unsecured objects.
        •  Install power outlets, internet connections and phone jacks in easily-accessible locations to avoid running cables
          across walkways.
        •  Using clear, well-placed signage such as wet floor, out of bound area. All these help in avoiding potential problems
          for the employees.
        •  Providing ladders and accessible step stools if any material or file needs to be taken. This will reduce the chances of
          a fall by helping employees reach heights safely.
        •  Make sure there are no cracks or holes in building flooring or in the pavement outside.
        •  Floors must be clean and dry. Slippery surfaces should be carpeted properly and maintained regularly.
        •  Clean immediately if any spill of oil or any other liquid happens.
        •  Workplace must be properly ventilated to receive light.
        •  Wear non-slip footwear and take your time and pay attention to where you are going with wide turns at corners
        •  Adjusting your stride to a pace that is suitable for the walking surface.
        Basic Safety Rules for using Electrical Equipments

        Electrical safety is a good practice of handling and maintaining electrically powered equipment to prevent incidents
        and injuries. Though the use of electric equipment has simplified our lives at home and at the workplace, negligence
        in handling them might lead to fatal injuries. Some of the basic safety rules for using electrical equipments at home
        and at workplace are listed below:
        •  Electrical equipment used should be approved by a recognised organization.
        •  Make sure electrical equipment is properly connected, grounded and in good working order.
        •  Unqualified personnel should not interact with electrical machinery. Workers should be trained to handle electrical
          equipment safely.
        •  Damaged or hazardous electrical equipment should be immediately replaced.
        •  Physical barriers should always be used to protect employees from any electrical hazards. Cabinet doors on electrical
          panels should always be closed, and panels should not have holes where an employee could come into contact with
          exposed wires.
        •  All old and worn-out and frayed switches and wires should be changed.
        •  Heat emanating equipment should be kept away from the electrical equipment.
        •  Take care that the outlets/ circuits should not be overloaded.
        •  Switch off and unplug the electrical appliances when not in use, before cleaning or relocating them.
        •  Keep these solvent and water-based cleaning materials, as well as steel wool and metalized cloth, away from live
          electrical parts and equipment.
        •  Always follow the company’s specific electrical safety work practices to keep yourself and other employees safe.


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