SAFETY AT THE WORK PLACE; IT'S A PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY!

            Many a times, we have encountered a number of cases and causalities that have occurred at our places of work. This may be either in the Industrial, Mining, Agriculture, Construction , Manufacturing and even the Medical sector. Some of this accidents happened due to either negligence or failure to wear the correct Protective or safety equipment and apparel.
           A research that was conducted in a number of the industries revealed that a good number of workers do not have the prerequisite training and knowledge of the proper use of the available PPE. Although just a small percentage admitted to having worn out or no PPE and protective wear at all, majority were not using them at all. Familiarity and negligence we cited as the major causes of this accidents.
           In a bid to save as many lives as possible as well as reduce the high cost of medication and compensation to injured workers, employers have the duty to ensure ALL workers without exception are educated on the dangers they expose themselves to on a daily basis and the proper use of PPE and safety wear.
        When used properly according to the directions, PPE offer excellent protection to both the worker using them directly and the others who may be affected indirectly.
PPE and Safety education covers a wide range of products and areas this should be done in schools, colleges and homes as well.
         Below are some of the PPE and safety wear for different parts of the body and their effective usage.

Helmets for the head for falling objects
Hearing buds for the ears in noisy environments
Safety Goggles for welding and other works with dangerous rays
Reflectors for visibility and working in areas that require clear identification
Safety and steel Shoes for protection of the feet.
First Aid Box for emergence should it arise.
Gloves for hand protection form harmful materials and liquids
Respiratory Inhalers for organ protection


If we take our safety need as an individual responsibility or duty, we will enjoy our work and return home safe!

Looking forward to our next post on why we need to protect ourselves from the many hazards available at our work places and homes.


Have a safe and productive time all the way!

I Care, do you? Keep Safe.


Love ,
Jael Omunyangoli