Employee Safety

and
Health
A Major concern for the MANAGER

Overview
Well talk about:
> Why Safety is necessary? What if We dont care!
> Cause(s) of accidents Why accidents happen?
> How to prevent accidents
> Heath Hazards
> Programs of safety and security

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Why Safety Why we should

care
Increasing number of accidents in workplace it could happen in your company too
Safety means less economic cost
To comply with law
Gain Loyalty of workers
It Improves Quality
Productivity
Increases Profit
Reputation of Company Sure increase rep of you company in market
Humanity Come on we are not barbarians right?

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Cause(s) of accidents Well

focus 2 & 3
Chance Occurrences

beyond management control

Unsafe Conditions
Employees unsafe acts

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Unsafe Conditions of Workplace

Equipment guarding is not feasible
Defective equipment
Hazardous Procedures in, on or around machines or equipment
Mechanical Failures
Unsafe Storage
Improper Illumination
Improper Ventilation

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Employees unsafe acts

Forgetting Procedures
Having less attention
Not following rules regarding safety
Not wearing Personal protective equipment (PPE)cloths/gloves/suit etc.
Recklessness and negligence
Unintentional acts

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Prevention of accidents How

to?
Reduction of Unsafe workplace condition
Designing Safe job
Remove physical hazards
Using safety devices
if possible use computerized automation
Using Safety equipment
Setting proper illumination & Ventilation
Using latest safe equipment

Change act of workers (Unsafe to safe)

Provide training
Introduce incentive
Take suggestions
Praise for safe behavior/Employee participation
Reduce distraction
Screening and sensible placing of employee
Safety Posters
Positive reinforcements
Behavior based safety
Safety and health audit
Research

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Heath Hazards
Exposure to chemical, biohazards, asbestos & improperly designed
equipment etc.
Alcoholism & Smoking
Substance abuse
Stress
Burnout
Depression
Violence
Computer related Ergonomic Problems

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Programs of safety and security

: Plan for Crime prevention
Philosophy and policy on crime
Investigation of job applicants
Crime awareness training
Crisis management

: Basic Security Program

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Programs of safety and security

Evacuation plan
Detection of problem
Method for communicating emergency externally
Evacuating initiation plan
Information to evacuate

Company Security and Employee Privacy

Distribute Policy
Provide Investigator Training

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The End

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