THE RELEVANCE OF SAFETY EDUCATION

A FIVE STEP PROCESS FOR FINDING WMSDs IN THE WORKPLACE Work related Musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are occupational injuries that affect connective tissues such as muscles, nerves, blood vessels, tendons, ligaments, and joints. Examples of WMSDs are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Low Back pain, Tendinitis, Tennis elbow. This disorder is due to some jobs which include tasks that can produce injuries from Lifting, awkward postures, forceful gripping, repetitive motions and hand-arm vibration.   The five step process for detecting WMSDs are:                                                                          ...

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...

BEHAVIOR-BASED SAFETY   Behavior can be defined as any directly measurable thing that a person does, including speaking, acting, and performing physical functions.   It is basically what you do as a result of attitudes developed overtime. For instance driving a car, writing a poem, singing are all acts done as a result of a specific behavioral pattern. Human behavior can be observed and is also measurable, therefore behavior can be managed.                                                                    People work a certain way or perform their job task based on the way they behave.           ...

OFFICE SAFETY TIPS. Office safety is very essential in today's world. Not only is it essential but it is also very important to be aware of several safety rules and regulations as this could hamper the smooth functioning of your office. This article presents several tips for ensuring that you and your employees have a safe working environment. Safety in the Workplace Workplace safety involves making arrangements so as to avoid accidents. At the same time, it also involves being alert to certain hazards and having knowledge about the measures used to overcome them. For e.g., it is essential to make arrangements to avoid fire; and at the same time, people should be aware of the measures taken to escape in case of fire. The best course of action is to plan ahead for all kinds of emergencies. Think fire, think electric shock - absolutely anything and everything that you can think about. Make a list of all these emergencies. Based on this list, make another list of things yo...

SAFE LIFTING Welcome, this is Goke Akingbade(your Safety Guide). Today we will be discussing about how to lift heavy objects safely or what is known as Back safety. Firstly , we need to get to know about our backs. KNOWING ABOUT YOUR BACK .                                                                                                                              ...