Are These Holiday Hazards Around Your Workplace?
Those bells will be ringing soon enough. A chill is in the air and the holidays are upon us, so what does that have to do with your workplace safety planning?
If you are part of a facility that hires temp workers for busy season, has an increase of grounds traffic or just likes to take part in the holiday festivities with decorations of any kind, there are important steps your facility should be taking to make sure everyone makes it through the season all shiny and bright.
This time of year makes many facilities more chaotic than usual and if you could use an extra helping hand to begin with, a busier time of year will only make those inefficiencies even more visible and dangerous.
Take in these few tips to keep your workplace safety program up to speed and you injury log in check.
When hiring temp workers make sure that they are fully grasping safety protocols before they head out on the floor.
Have a refresher course for all of your workers on proper lifting techniques.
Choose a smart location for any of your holiday decorations should you have them, making sure not to cover any important safety messaging or block any exit routes.
Keep an eye on your inventory levels and the organization of your warehouse. Tidy any areas that run the risk of toppling over and potentially hurting someone passing by.