Understand the Role of Safe Work Practices

Welcome to the course on “Understand the Role of Safe Work practices”. Workplace safety is very important for each and every employee in the industry because all the workers desire to work in a safe and protected atmosphere. Health and safety is the key factor for all the industries in order to promote the wellness of both employees and employers. It is not just the duty but a moral responsibility of the company to look after the employee’s protection. Safe work practices consist of all the processes, protocols, and guidance put in place to help mitigate risks on-site and reduce injury and illness rates. All employees must be fully invested and committed to these and help create a safer work environment. When the workforce shows a dedication to safety, different risks and hazards on-site can be quickly identified and corrective actions can be set. Safe work practices have resulted in increased efficiency and productivity with less Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred (DART) rates and Lost Time Injury (LTI) rates. They also result in reduction in injury and illness costs and insurance claims with less workers injured on the job. The resultant boost in employee morale and less employee turnover is a win-win situation for everyone involved. Organisations must constantly work towards educating their employees on safe work practices to create a healthy and fulfilling workplace.

In this course you will learn:

● The role of safe work practices across various industries

● The responsibilities and roles of supervisors and workers in organisational health and safety

● About the responsibilities of supervisors and workers in hazard identification, assessment and control, safety and health inspections, and accident reporting and investigation