How to Ensure Safety in These 6 Different Work Scenarios

Workplace accidents can take place even in the most organised settings and on the other hand, they may never occur in areas where safety arrangements are below the mark – that’s just a matter of chance. However, considering real situations, workplace accidents are on the rise across the globe. Accidents happen either due to negligence or lack of safety arrangements. Either way, it can be fatal at worst and can result in absenteeism at best. Further, the problem gets worse with the intervention of lawsuits and insurance claims.

This article will educate you on safety aspects in 6 different work scenarios so that you never risk the safety of yourself and people around you. Read on to learn more.

Pressure Cleaning

Pressure cleaning is a fast, effective way to clean driveways and outdoor furniture, but on the flip side, there are safety concerns that must never be overlooked. While using a pressure cleaning equipment, make sure to wear safety gloves, boots and eyewear to protect yourself from the high-pressure jet of water. The jet is so powerful that it can cut through flesh and cause fatal injuries. In case of an electric pressure washer, electricity and water work in close liaison; therefore, it is important to ensure proper insulation between them to avoid electrocution.

Working at Construction Sites

Precarious ladders, slippery surface, loose electrical wires and poor fall-protection arrangements are a few of the major reasons behind accidents at construction sites. Working at construction sites sometimes also means working at heights. Therefore, individuals working at heights must use a safety harness to prevent a hard fall, and  those working at the ground level must wear safety helmets to protect themselves from a free-falling brick or a piece of concrete.

Working Around Industrial Machinery

Industrial machinery can be tricky. If you are not careful enough while working around it, chances are you might get roped in an accident. More than any safety gear, it’s your alertness that plays a vital role in ensuring your safety. If your industrial machinery or equipment is installed outdoors, and when not in use, make it a point to cover it with heavy-duty tarpaulin to prevent any potential hazards. If you happen to be an industrial technician, don’t forget to carry your eyewear, gloves, kneepads and a handy pouch to work.

Working in Confined Spaces

Working in confined spaces is a big challenge because of a high degree of risk attached to it. While limited oxygen supply is one issue, limited body movement is another. If you work in confined spaces, make sure you are equipped with powered air respirators to ensure adequate oxygen supply to keep you functional and efficient and prevent panic attacks.

Working in Dynamic Warehouses

Gone are the days when a warehouse used to be an enclosed space to store commodities on static racks and shelves. Modern industrial warehouses are more dynamic than ever. They are equipped with conveyor belts and a wide range of material handling equipment, such as forklifts, to expedite the process and make warehousing operations less tiresome. Amidst all this, human safety remains one of the prime concerns. When working in the vicinity of conveyor belts, always maintain a safe distance and avoid wearing full-sleeve shirts with loose cuffs. If you are a forklift operator, do not exceed the recommended speed limit while doing maneuvers.

Working in Gardens

If you are a professional gardener, you would have come across a diverse species of creepies and crawlies than anyone else in your circle, unless of course, he is a gardener, too. Stings and bites are not only painful but can also cost you your life if not treated in time. As they say, “prevention is better than cure.”, wear gumboots and leather gloves to protect yourself from insect-bites or any allergy-causing herbs. If the weather is cool and pleasant, prefer wearing full-sleeve shirts and pants to keep mosquitoes at bay.

Workplace accidents can happen anywhere, anytime. One must be fully aware of the potential hazards in one’s vicinity so that any mishap can be prevented before it’s too late.