Offices are safe places to work. Right?
Wrong.
It is a common misconception within the manufacturing and construction sectors that offices are safe places to work. Let’s be honest, it’s fairly unlikely that you’ll be maimed by a paper cut or blinded by a biro.
As we all know, manufacturing and construction areas contain significantly more hazards than an office environment. However, in these situations safety rules are more rigidly imposed and risk management is just part of the process.
If offices are safe places to work, then why are so many accidents occurring? Simple:
- Trip, slip and fall hazards.
- Chemical storage.
- Unsafe working practices.
- Poor shelf loading.
- Incorrect supervision.
- Poor training.
…the list goes on.
Take this example:
One of our key clients is an M&E contractor based in London. Everyone in that office has received extensive health and safety training and their external sites are among the safest in the industry. They should all know the required procedures…
Really? Take a look at these pictures and judge for yourself.
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How safe is your work environment?
This month we’re looking at simple measures to ensure that you, and the people around you, can work safely and effectively – http://www.ecex.co.uk/a-s.asp
For more information contact the sales office on sales@ecex.co.uk or to speak to one of our advisors, call 01635 244 100.
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