Industrial, Organizational and Companies workplaces are dangerous, for example: Manufacturing facilities have machines with moving parts, dangerous tools, and ergonomic hazards. At construction worksites, falls, moving vehicles, and heavy materials are common. Warehouses experience a lot of forklift traffic, lifting hazards, and even slip and fall risks. Accidents happen, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do about it. With some preparation and planning, employers and employees can identify the hazards in their facilities and take steps to reduce the risk of injuries, illnesses, and even fatalities. The first step to increasing safety is getting the information you need to get started.

Safety to a “layman” is the act of being safe and at the mention of safety individuals mindset goes to that it is meant for certain persons, careers or skills as the case may be. But safety is every mans business. “Every Individual is his/her own safety officer”

But safety is defined as “the state of being "safe" (from French sauf), the condition of being protected from harm or other non-desirable outcomes. Safety can also refer to the control of recognized hazards in order to achieve an acceptable level of risk.” (wikipedia)

WHAT IS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY?

It refers to the management of all operations and events within an industry in order to protect its employees and assets by minimizing hazards, risks, accidents, and near misses.
A safe work environment is highly a productive one. No matter the size or type of the business, occupational (workplace) safety procedures are a necessity for all staff. Safety measures protect employees as well as equipment and business property. Avoiding or minimizing injuries and damage to equipment and facilities will result in fewer expenses and more profit for a business as well as business reputation and value goes up.

Occupational safety covers a number of issues and topics affecting safety of personnel and the integrity of equipment in a particular industry.

The following topics are generally discussed:

General Safety – General aspects of safety which are common to all organizations, companies, firms and Industries.

Occupational Health – Particularly associated with the occupation

Process and Production Safety

Material Safety

Workplace Safety – Safety issues directly related to the workplace setting

Fire Safety

Electrical Safety – Arising from the equipment used

Building and Structural Safety – Including installations as per existing building code

Environmental Safety – Concerns the direct and indirect environmental impact of the industry

For More on Occupational Safety, have a view on our Health Safety and Environment Professional Course and Training.

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