Safety Needs To Be Prioritized Everywhere

By Author: Komal Doley
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As per studies, one of the most hazardous occupations in the world is construction industry. It contributes to 20% of the total number of work related deaths in the past few years. The workers sometimes have to do their jobs in remote or isolated places. Adding to this, they have to perform their regular jobs with heavy equipment's and machinery. Several thousands of workers injured every year, some of the injuries lead to non-movement of the body parts. Due to this, some workers can’t join their jobs anymore. Therefore, the construction job is really risky and for this the workers have to follow safety measures strictly. Let’s discuss why the organization and the workers should follow safety rules and regulations seriously.

• HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS

When working on the construction site, there is a huge risk of falling objects or workers getting slipped, getting electrical shocks or getting crushed by construction objects, the danger list is endless. These fatal situations were responsible for injuries and deaths over the past few years.

Falls and slips contribute to numerous deaths and injuries which ...
... becomes a threat for the workers. So, the organization should follow safety measures and create a safe environment for the workers. The industry should also make wearing safety shoes a mandatory. There should be a help button too whenever the workers need some help and feel they are at risk.

• OVERALL SAFETY

The company should not only feel that wearing the safety head gear and safety goggles will keep the workers protected. The mass feels that only these two can keep their workers safe and tend to ignore other safety elements or gears like the safety shoes in Doha. There should be complete safety of the workers from head to toe. The safety will encourage the workers to be more active which would have been missing when workers are constantly on stress and fear of injuries.

• MINIMIZE RISK

Life is uncertain, so is the occurrence of dangerous situations. Therefore, the company should follow complete safety procedures and also include a safety team. This team will work on minimizing the risk and should be in complete alert mood, so that they can help the workers whenever they feel unsafe or feel the situation is risky. Proper functioning of safety in the workplace can lead to minimization of risk.

• COMPANY IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE

The company should try to create a safe working environment for all. The workers are really important, so is their safety. Without them, the work will not proceed. There is a numerous benefits that a safe work culture provides.

Workers in the industry are exposed to various dangerous situations on a regular basis. So, strict safety rules should be implemented to create a safe and comfortable working environment for all. The workers are really critical for the company or industry. Without them, the whole company will be on hold. Safety matters!

Author’s Bio: The article has been written by Komal Doley. She is working as a Social Media Executive and writes for Olive Global which is a Digital Agency based in Delhi. She loves to share her knowledge and experience through blogs and articles.