Safety and Health Regulations in the Workplace
Tuesday, March 29, 2016, 6:00 AM | Leave Comment
Starting up a business requires a lot of time and dedication, mostly because it is crucial to cover every important aspect regarding your field of work.
One of the most crucial factors of one’s business is regulating the safety, health and environmental aspects of the workplace.
As a business owner, not only do you have an ethical obligation to provide your employees a safe work surrounding, but you are also bound by the law to make these safety regulations.
So in order to prevent certain workplace injuries and hazards and to make sure that your workplace is secured, these are the rules you need to follow:
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Registration and Risk Assessment
Depending on the field of your work, it might be necessary to register your business to your local authorities.
These are certain regulations needed if your business operates with hazardous materials or certain dangerous substances. If that is the case, it is highly likely that you will need to obtain certain license forms.
Every business needs to meet the minimum health and safety standards, so it is a good idea to do a thorough risk assessment of the workplace. A safety specialist can examine your premises and help you take appropriate action.
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Safety Program and Manual
The next step towards creating a safe working area is creating a safety program. Some governments are actually obliged to help you set up your personal safety program, depending on the line of your work field.
The safety program should also include a written manual consisting of all the safety, health and environmental regulations of your business. This manual should serve as a guide to all your employees on how to act in case of an emergency, how to handle certain substances, how to properly dispose of waste and other rules of how to perform certain routine task in the work area.
Also, above other things, this manual should contain a plan on how to manage certain situations or injuries if they occur. There should also be an authority figure in charge of these situations, so everybody would know who to address in case of need.
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Rights of Your Employees
Before you put your business in motion and hire your first employee, you must make sure that your working area contains everything needed to secure the health and safety of your workers. This means providing your employees with a sterile and clean environment, safety gear if needed, fresh drinking water, adequate temperature of the working space, ventilation and lightning as well.
The key is in providing you workers with an area where they will be comfortable working without risking any injuries or health consequences.
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Securing the Workplace
One of the most crucial components of a safe working space is securing your premises and making sure the building is designed in a way to meet all the safety regulations. This includes securing your workplace with enough safety exits, first aid and fire safety regulations.
Health and safety posters should be set across the working area, as well as an evacuation diagram. The place should be secured in a way that all the employees will know how to handle dangerous situations and what to do in case of any emergency.
Setting up a secure workplace is an essential part of starting a business. By obeying and following the safety and health regulations you are making sure that both your employees and your business are safe from all possible emergencies and disasters.
It is very important to take responsibility into your own hands and learn how to handle and manage these kinds of regulations in your working area.
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