What is workplace safety?

Workplace safety refers to the rules, regulations and guidelines that keep corporate and industrial working environments safe during day-to-day operations. Some of these rules will be outlined in official regulations, some with be unique to individual industries or workspaces, and some will be common sense approaches that keep people safe while at work.

What are the risks of not keeping a workplace safe?

It is important to keep workplaces safe to avoid any unwanted accidents or incidents. These incidents can range from minor inconveniences which hinder people from working in a smooth and frictionless way to more extreme issues. These serious issues could include accidents that cause severe injury to workers or even death, and substantial damage to valuable assets or infrastructure.

Risks vary depending on several factors:

• The type of workplace
• The type of work undertaken in that facility or office
• Environmental factors – such as outdoor work, working at specific temperatures, etc.
• Additional factors such as site vehicles, complex machinery and specific equipment

In addition to the harm or damage that could befall people and assets, other consequences of not providing the proper workplace protection include the slowing down or stopping of production, downtime for repairs and maintenance, and the threat of prosecution or fines as a result of not following the correct safety measures. 
 

Now you understand the basics of safety in the workplace, find out how we can help you assess risks at your facility and find the most effective solutions to your safety needs. A member of the A-SAFE team will be more than happy to help with on-site or remote support.