Workplace Safety & Health Tips

Topic: Workplace Safety 

 

Workplace Safety & Health Tips

The first step before commencing of any project/work is to maintain the SAFETY of employees.

Every workplace is different, so it is important for organization to develop an OSH program that addresses the specific needs of your operation. This OSH Program can serve as a starting point towards safety.

Once you have developed your OSH program, you will need to review it at least once a year to make sure it remains current and effective. An annual review will help you identify the strengths and weaknesses of your program so you can focus on the areas that need improvement.

Here we are taking some initiative to share some of the Workplace Safety and Health Tips for the well being of your employees.

1. Be aware of your surroundings
2. Keep correct posture to protect your back
3. Use tools and machines properly
4. Keep emergency exits easily accessible
5. Report unsafe conditions to your supervisor
6. Wear the correct safety equipment
7. Never take shortcuts
8. Clean and organize your workspace
9. Obey safety signs, stickers, and tags
10. Be alert and awake on the job 

Some Good Practices:

• Monitor ongoing health and safety procedures
• Identify hazards through inspections and incident investigations
• Investigate accidents and employee concerns
• Recommend opportunities to improve conditions
• Promote compliance with health and safety requirements
• Promote cooperation throughout the team 

Safely is Everyone’s Responsibility

• Work together to identify health and safety concerns and make recommendations to help reduce incidents.
• Provide a means to communicate and improve safety awareness.
• Consult with management and employees to find ways to reduce and prevent accidents.
• Develop individual and group responsibilities, and improve techniques for safe work practices.
• Promote safety throughout the organization.
• Promote compliance with the Regulation and the Act. 

 “YOUR SAFETY IS YOUR PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY; NEVER TAKE

RISKS WHEN IT COMES TO SAFETY”

Health Safety : Infection Control

Topic : Health Safety 

Infection Control

Keep our workplace healthy. Don’t spread “germs”—microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses, which cause illnesses. Germs may not kill you, but they can make you sick and make you miss time from work.

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Hazards to watch for:

• Fever, coughing, sneezing or other symptoms of illness you may have.
• Co-workers with symptoms.
• Cloth towels in workplace kitchens or restroom. Paper towels are a safer alternative.
• Shared utensils in the break room.
• Open cuts and sores where microorganisms can enter your body and cause infection.

Safe procedures:

• Use soap when washing your hands.
• Wash hands before and after using the toilet, eating, working, applying cosmetics or lip balm and handling contact lenses.
• Wash cuts and scrapes and cover them with a bandage. Neglected cuts can become infected.
• If you are sick, consider staying home, rest and drink lots of fluids.
• When blowing your nose, dispose of the tissue immediately.
• Do not share drink or food containers or utensils with others.
• Avoid touching your mouth, nose and eyes.

Suggestion:

Taking precautions against the spread of germs can limit them from causing illness at work and at home.

 

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Health Safety : Benefits of Drinking Water

Topic : Health Safety
Benefits of Drinking Water

Drink Water

Drinking a healthy amount of water is vital to your health. You can never imagine just by changing this simple step, you gain tremendous health benefits, and sometimes you can even throw away your migraine medicine or pain killer.

Before you can appreciate the benefits of water to your health, let’s review the role of water in human body.

Importance of Water in the Body

The human body is anywhere from 55% to 78% water depending on body size. A rule of thumb, 2/3 of body is consists of water, and it is the main component of human body. Did you know that your tissues and organs are mainly made up of water? Here is the %:

• Muscle consists of 75% water
• Brain consists of 90% of water
• Bone consists of 22% of water
• Blood consists of 83% water

The functions of water in human body are vital. The water:

1. Transport nutrients and oxygen into cells
2. Moisturizes the air in lungs
3. Helps with metabolism
4. Protect our vital organ
5. Helps our organs to absorb nutrients better
6. Regulates body temperature
7. Detoxifies
8. Protect and moisturizes our joints

Every cell in your body needs water from head to toe. That is why it is so important to drink enough fluid. Take for example, brain consists of 90% of water, if you do not supply enough water to your body, your brain cannot function well, and you will get headache or migraine. Hence, next time, if you feel fatigue and headache, it may be the sign of dehydration.

Harmful Effects and Symptoms of Dehydration

The Harmful Effects Result from Dehydration:

1. Tiredness
2. Migraine
3. Constipation
4. Muscle cramps
5. Irregular blood-pressure
6. Kidney problems
7. Dry skin
8. 20% dehydrated – Risk of death

Symptoms of Dehydration

Here are some of the symptoms that you need more water:

• Dark Urine – Dark Yellow or Orange in Color: Urine is generally pale yellow to clear when you have sufficient water intake. Dark olor or smell strong indicates that you need to drink more water.
• Dry Skin: Skin is the largest body organ and requires its share of water.
• Thirst: Thirst is the most obvious sign that you're already dehydrated. It is always a good practice to drink more water when your are not thirsty, don’t wait until you're thirsty.
• Hunger: Most people mistaken hungry is the indication to eat more, whereas in actual fact, you may be dehydrated. So before you have your meal, grab a glass of water.
• Fatigue: Water is a source of energy; give you a boost in energy.

 Health Benefits of Drinking Water

You will be amazed of the benefits of drinking water as follow:

1.  Lose weight: Drinking water helps you lose weight because it flushes down the by-products of fat breakdown. Drinking water reduces hunger; it’s an effective appetite suppressant so you’ll eat less. Plus, water has zero calories.
2. Natural Remedy for Headache:Helps to relieve headache and back pains due to dehydration. Although there are many other reasons contribute to headache, dehydration is the common one. 
3. Look Younger with Healthier Skin:You’ll look younger when your skin is properly hydrated. Water helps to replenish skin tissues, moisturizes skin and increase skin elasticity.
4. Better Productivity at Work: Your brain is mostly made up of water, thus drinking water helps you think better, be more alert and more concentrate.
5. Better Exercise: Drinking water regulates your body temperature. You’ll feel more energetic when doing exercises and water helps to fuel your muscle.
6. Helps in Digestion and Constipation: Drinking water raises your metabolism because it helps in digestion. Fiber and water goes hand in hand so that you can have your daily bowel movement.
7. Less Cramps and Sprains: Proper hydration helps keep your joints and muscles lubricated, so you’ll less likely get cramps and sprains.
8. Less Likely to Get Sick and Feel Healthy: Drinking plenty of water helps fight against flu and other ailments like kidney stones and heart attack. Water adds with lemon is used for ailments like respiratory disease, intestinal problems, rheumatism and arthritis etc. Another words one of the benefits of drinking water can improve our immune system.
9. Relieves Fatigue: Water is used by the body to help flush out toxins and waste products from the body. If your body lacks of water, your heart, for instance, need to work harder to pump out the oxygenated blood to all cells, so are the rest of the vital organs, your organs will be exhausted and so are you.
10. Good Mood: Your body feels very good and that’s why you feel happy.
11. Reduce the Risk of Cancer:Related to the digestive system, some studies show that drinking a healthy amount of water may reduce the risks of bladder cancer and colon cancer. Water dilutes the concentration of cancer-causing agents in the urine and shortens the time in which they are in contact with bladder lining.

Can you see the importance of water to your body after understanding the above benefits of drinking

How much water should you drink a day to avoid dehydration? 
A common approach is drinking 8 glasses of water a day, is it sufficient?

Health Safety : Have you getting enough sleep

Topic : Health Safety 

Have you getting enough sleep

Good Sleep Is Necessary

Although it’s recommended that adults get seven to nine hours of sleep a night. It is analysis that multiple factors may contribute to workers being sleep-deprived. These include shift work, work hours, job stress and physically demanding work.

“Additionally, societal factors such as round-the-clock access to technology and the pressure to work harder has increased work hours, and thus also led to an increase of short sleep among adults,”. So what can workers do to get better sleep?

Tips for better rest

Although you may not be able to control all of the factors that hinder a good night’s sleep, but some recommends adopting certain habits that may help you get better rest:

1. Follow a sleep schedule. Do your best to go to bed at the same time – including on weekends. Being consistent will help reinforce your sleep-wake cycle. If you can’t fall asleep after about 20 minutes, do something relaxing until you feel tired.
2. Be mindful of what you eat and drink. Don’t go to bed when you feel hungry or overly full. Avoid nicotine, caffeine and alcohol before bed.
3. Create a tranquil sleep environment. Keep your bedroom cool, dark and quiet. Avoid looking at light-emitting screens before bed, and consider using room-darkening shades, earplugs or a white noise machine to help you sleep.
4. Reconsider naps. Taking long naps during daylight hours can limit nighttime sleep, so if you must nap, limit it to 30 minutes or less. (However, if you work a night shift, you might need to take a nap before work to help make up for lost sleep.)
5. Stay active. Regular exercise can help promote better sleep, and spending time outside may be helpful, as well.
6. Try not to stress. If worries are keeping you awake, write them down and set them aside for the next day.