THE RELEVANCE OF SAFETY EDUCATION

BEHAVIOR-BASED SAFETY. Hello once again, it’s Goke  Akingbade(your Safety guide).  Last time in our discussion on Behavior-Based Safety, we stated that behaviour is anything that that you are able to observe a person do.                                         For example, walking, sitting, standing, lifting, reading and grasping etc.                                                                It is important for an organization to be able to understand why its ...

How to Safely Use a Ladder Hello, this is Goke Akingbade(your Safety guide) bringing you information that will help keep you safe. We will be discussing about Ladder safety today. Most homes and buildings have ladders for all kinds of maintenance jobs required around structures. Ladders are useful tools to have, but certain safety measures must always be obeyed to help prevent accidents. For example, always make sure that ladders or stepladders are not left out unattended. Ladders must never be left by themselves as children, passersby  might accidentally trip on them. Ensure the safe use of ladders and you'll help save yourself a trip to the hospital-keep safety in mind at all times when you are working on a ladder.  So whether you are a simply changing a light bulb, lopping off a branch over the roof or painting the walls, you have got to be just a bit more careful while on a ladder. It's wise spending time setting up ladders efficiently. Make it safe before you...

ARE YOU ACCOUNTABLE? The dictionary defines “Accountability as being able to account for or answer to”. The word “Accountable” refers to being responsible or legally bound to giving an account. In the quest to provide and maintain a safe workplace, it is crucial that you and every member of your organization be educated on the relevance of occupational safety and health relevant to their job functions. For anyone to be held accountable, safety policies and disciplinary measures must be stated specifically in written form which must be disseminated to all workers. Safety education informs the worker on why it is vital to engage in safe work procedures. Ask yourself the following questions. (1)     How do we measure the standards of performance of our employees? Have all employees been   educated on the organization’s policies and safe work procedures?   If, so they have to certify that they have read, they understand and are ready to comply with the com...