What Measures Should My Employer Take to Prevent a Workplace Injury?

Diligent risk assessments, relevant training, and the provision of protective equipment and signage are all factors that should be considered when answering the question ‘what measures should my employer take to prevent a workplace injury?’

Far from being a singular answer, this question throws up different factors that need to be considered by an employer looking to provide a safe working environment for its staff.

As part of their duty of care, the employer should not only pay close attention to this from the outset but continually revisit their processes to ensure high standards and the mitigation of potential accidents at work.

Assess and act when mitigating chances of workplace injury

Your employer should have conducted methodical risk assessments concerning the workplace environment.

By identifying potential hazards and recording how they’re offsetting the chances of them causing an accident and injury, the company is putting your health and safety at the forefront of their day-to-day operations.

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Safety training programs

The company should implement safety training in their induction period for all new employees. This should be reinforced and revisited during a person’s employment to ensure they have an up to date knowledge and understanding of the relevant safety policies and procedures in place at the company.

By making these programs as specific to the individual’s role as possible, they’re supporting all employees regardless of job type.

Signage and protective equipment

A workplace injury is more common than many may think so it is hugely important to educate employees on the potential and mitigate the prospects of one occurring wherever possible.

To that end, appropriately displayed signage warning of the dangers of particular areas of the workplace (if applicable) should be prevalent. Instances like areas of extreme temperatures, potentially hazardous equipment in use, and areas involving height are all examples of scenarios where signage may help.

When dangerous equipment is in operation or work is conducted at height, the company should provide appropriate and effective protective equipment also.

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Promote high standards

An effective employer will promote high standards in employee conduct in the workplace, with a focus on safe working not just at the beginning of their employment but throughout their time at the company.

If all of these sections are implemented effectively, it will create a systemic environment that promotes best practice and ensures employees work safely with their employer delivering on their duty of care responsibilities.

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