Types of Social Work Degrees:
New Hires Are At Risk Part 1
People new to a business or job are often inexperienced and unfamiliar with the new work environment, procedures, equipment, materials, machinery and tools that may be required to do the job; they are at a greater risk of injury or illness while at work.
New Hires Are At Risk Part 2
Once a new employee has been hired, there should be some kind of welcoming into the company. This is not a short term event; it is a team building event. The process is called induction.
New Personnel Can Be A Safety Risk
Asking new workers about their previous safety education and work experience helps businesses ensure the workers know the basics of workplace safety. Too many accidents occur because businesses assume that everyone knows the basics. Businesses many times will find the worker did not know the basics only after an accident occurs. Ensure every new worker knows their rights and responsibilities.
Temporary Workers Are An Important Safety Risk
Temporary workers are an important safety risk issue because they are unfamiliar with the workplace and company rules, and are on site for a limited time period. Temporary workers need to be trained in the companys health and safety policies just as if they are part of the permanent staff.
Fall Safety Harnesses Can Kill
It is little known that a safety harness can kill. Just after five minutes of dangling in the air after a fall can cause someone to be unconsious. After fifteen minutes that same person will have died.