How are you?
This might seem like at a bit of a left field post but at this time of year. Staying safe at work becomes a hot topic. You know my back ground is in the Police. I always found that I would end up at least one serious and one fatal incident at work places over the festive period. This can have devastating effects. I now you it may be a running joke in the office. OH No what would health and safety say ? But it is very important and sometimes its the difference between life and death. So lets take how to stay safe.
- Know your limits. For instance if you can't reach that high shelf. Get a ladder. don't over stretch yourself. No one want a bad back. Or worse a trip to the hospital from a fall from height.
- It is now dark very early, Especially up here in the highlands. If you work outside Please wear Hi-viz. You Need to be seen to be safe!
- As above, it is dark outside this makes going to your car more of a hazard be careful and remain vigilante.
- Watch your feet. Yes it is so easy to have a fall and this can have serious consequence. I have known a few broken wrist and arms. From a silly fall.
- Fire safety. Do you know your company's fire plan? Where is your nearest exit? Who is the fire warden.
- Infection, It is so easy to catch an infection at this time of year! hand sanitizes is a must. use personal protective gear.
- If like me you use hazardous substances, Know your product that 5 minutes reading up on it might just save someones life. always remember to store these safely and securely.
- First aid, Who knows first aid in your company? Do you know first aid? Check your qualification are still in date.
- Check your station. How is your chair are you positioned right? Do you have a sore wrist? why not get a wrist support? Is your screen angled right for you? When was your last eye test? Always get your eyes checked if you are finding you are getting headaches.
- Mental health, This time of year can be and is hard for some people. You know I have had my own struggles with depression. If you suffer your self get help! If you see someone else is struggling sometimes just a chat can help that person feel 100 times better. We are all human and not everyone like Christmas be respectful.
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MissLJBeauty
