How to ensure a healthy and safe workplace
Today, managers have legal and moral responsibilities to attend to their employees’ health and safety at work. Managers must introduce and apply safeguards and procedures guaranteeing the physical security and welfare of employees; and if an accident occurs, managers must be able to do whatever is appropriate. The following strategies might be considered...
1. Make workplace health and safely a priority.
Consult the Workplace Health and Safety legislation governing your area. Advise your employees of these requirements, provide the necessary training, and demonstrate clearly your commitment to a healthy and safe work environment.
2. Make use of any available advisory services.
Most government agencies are only too willing to advise you on the legislatory requirements and will usually accept an invitation to review your procedures and help you develop workable policies.
3. Appoint a workplace health and safety officer.
Find an employee willing to assume the role of a health and safety officer - some legislation actually demands that. Relevant training programs are usually available through tertiary training institutions. The trained employee will play an invaluable role in implementing the health and safety program for your organisation. A safety committee may provide a support option.
