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Safety Awareness
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Health and safety awareness matters. Every

workplace has the potential to expose
employees to certain hazards, whether this
is related to manual handling tasks or
associated with the regular use of display
screen equipment. Consequently,
implementing an e ective health and
safety strategy is one of the best business
decisions that you can make.

The way in which this strategy is

developed and implemented will very
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much depend on the nature of your
business and the level of risk, but a
business without an adequate plan can
leave itself open to accidents, illness and at
worst problems with the Health and Safety
Executive. As an employer you should
actively promote health and safety
awareness to your employees to reduce
the likelihood of accidents occurring and
dangerous working practices developing. A
business that involves employees in
decision making about health and safety
not only improves safety standards but
helps to increase awareness, particularly if
the process is combined with high quality
health and safety training.

There are many hazards in the workplace

and many of these can be reduced by
training, increased health and safety
awareness and ongoing support. Risks can
include:

Falls – A risk that can occur in any working

environment caused by anything from
incorrectly stored items to unsafe working
practices. Falls can result in lengthy periods
of time o work and reduced productivity.  

Harmful Substances – Certain substances

particularly those under the COSHH
Regulations are harmful to health. Gases,
chemicals and minerals such as asbestos
are all harmful substances that employers
need to risk assess.

Repetitive Movements – Many businesses

have a signi cant proportion of the
workforce who are o ce based which
involves long periods using a computer
screen. Sitting in the same position for long
periods of time and the incorrect use of
display screen equipment can cause injury.
Similarly, in labour intensive industries
where manual handling is commonplace,
heavy lifting throughout the day can result
in injury if adequate health and safety
awareness strategies are not in place.  

Employers can reduce hazards by providing

regular awareness training to draw
attention to the risks, how employees can
respond and who they should
communicate their concerns to so that
others are not put at risk. To supplement
the development of knowledge, employers
may also evaluate sta understanding
either through assessments or routine

evaluations. Furthermore, good
communication and e ective escalation
procedures can help employers respond to
incidents quickly and professionally.
Without up to date training and processes,
hazards can remain undetected putting the
health and safety of employees at risk.

Employees are often in the best position to

understand the risks associated with their
working practices. Collaborating with
employees helps to:

Identify e ective solution

Develop a culture of health and
safety where risks are su ciently
managed
Reduce accidents and illness
Instigate key organisational
improvements across multiple areas
such as productivity, e ciency and
quality
Better meet customer requirements
Fully comply with legal requirements

Increasing health and safety awareness can

help reduce accidents and emphasise the
importance of good working practices.
Through raising awareness, you can:

Reduce the likelihood of your employees

becoming ill or injured as a direct result of
their work

Develop and maintain a strong health and

safety culture where safe working
practices become second nature across all
areas of the business

Better understand the risks and improve

safety standards

Health and safety awareness training isn’t

just about meeting your obligations as an
employer. It is also about educating
employees on their responsibilities.
Educating them on health and safety
requirements makes them aware of their
obligations and consequently their level of
awareness is heightened meaning that a
culture of safety will naturally be adopted
across the entire workforce.

E cient procedures and practices not only

keep your employees healthy and safe,
they can keep people focused on what you

need them to be doing.
When businesses are more aware of health
and safety, they can make signi cant cost
savings, not only in terms of their
investment in e-learning but eliminating
the need for unnecessary consultants and
avoiding hefty nes from the Health and
Safety Executive.

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