Workplace safety policies are not only meant to fulfill legal obligations, but also to ensure that all employees work in a safe and conducive environment. To ensure that employees do everything right, you should train them on a variety of topics. Out of the many topics, there are five basic ones which you should start with for each of your employees.
Procedures
All the employees should be knowledgeable about the procedures that they should follow in the event of an emergency. Such knowledge will help to ensure decisive actions are taken, which will prevent property damage and injury. For example, they should know the right ways of identifying and reporting anything that can potentially become an emergency. They should also be able to comprehend all the emergency signs posted and follow the directives.
Evacuation
Evacuating a building can end up being quite chaotic and even catastrophic if the employees are not trained on how they should conduct themselves during the process. They need to know how to remain calm and focused during the evacuation process as well as the right routes to use. They should also know all the procedures to be followed once outside the building, including where to meet and how to account for everyone in the fastest possible way.
Identification
Any activity which can potentially cause harm to a staff member is encompassed in workplace safety. Examples include physical intimidation, sexual harassment, suspicious activities from employees and guests, substance abuse, and verbal abuse. The employees should be trained to identify such elements and report them to the right authority.
Personal Responsibility
Workplace safety requires employees to have some personal and group responsibilities. The training should be aimed at getting the employees to understand all their responsibilities. For example, each employee should ensure that his or her work area does not have hazardous obstructions. It also includes taking the right actions when they notice any potential hazard that is beyond their ability to resolve.
Impact Assessment
The employees should know about the dangers that potential hazards can cause to them and the company. You can use accidents that happened in the past, showing them how much it can cost in terms of time and finance. For example, an accident can result in the company failing to give raises as the finances will have to be channeled elsewhere.…