How Safe Are You At Work?

Even though we all do very different tasks during our working days, there is one thing that we do all have in common. That is the fact that we should all be able to work safely at all times, and not be at risk of having an accident or illness that is caused by what we do.

Of course, there are plenty of things that we can do to protect ourselves. For example, making sure that all rubbish is cleared away so no one trips or slides over on it would be a good start. Some people unfortunately think that this is the work of the cleaners and no one else, but it should be done by everyone.

But there are other things which you may not be able to see so easily. And while employees should take responsibility for the surroundings they are working in, so should the company they work for.

Every company should provide a safe and secure working environment for its staff to work in. There are specific laws which relate to this, and if your employer doesn’t abide by them then this can lead to possible prosecution. Thankfully, most companies do more than the required minimum that is asked of them. And many of them work in conjunction with their employees to actively find new and better ways of working, regardless of what job roles might be involved.

However, some people are more at risk than others when it comes to work related mishaps, such as manufacturers, builders and electricians for example, who may be working in buildings where asbestos has been used. It is important to remember that asbestos related diseases can prove fatal and whilst they may not affect you immediately, they will later on in life. Therefore, it is always a good idea to make sure that your employer explains to you the safety issues involved in the workplace.

Some workers have been known to bring specialist insurance claims as a result of illnesses or accidents that have happened to them during the time they have worked for a particular company. For example, asbestos claims have occurred due to people working in adverse conditions.

The key to being safe is to take charge of your own safety. If you do not feel safe, or you think there may be a problem of some kind that could affect you or other people at any point, you should find out more. Doing this means that your workplace will be safer for everyone - both now and in time to come.