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Here are some tips on how to prevent work accidents. It can be applied to any industry. Read on and make sure to practice in your workplace.

Obey the law.
Sounds so stiff and commanding? No not at all! It’s a reminder that will spare lives from an accident. It sounds simple. It is easier said than done. But it’s worth it. Follow the health and safety law and it will help prevent accident.

Both employer and employee need to dance in tango. What? Dance in tango? It takes two to tango. So both parties need to dance with the music. The first one needs to be responsible to provide a safe and healthy place for the second. Employees should follow to avoid accident. Training should be provided and should be attended. Safety clothing should be worn, maintained and stored. Good housekeeping can make a difference. A simple cleaning of wet floor will save someone from slipping. Simple yet it can be an extra ordinary task.

Get organised.
Many work accidents happen because people are disorganised.  Things like cluttered cable, crumpled carpet, scattered tools on the floor, messed up table and supplies thrown on the floor. These are obstruction that might harm individuals. If only the workers have an attitude of returning items after use or organizing all the materials, it will not injure others. Store all the materials properly so that it won’t scatter around. Organise everything from paper clips to big boxes.
 
Be careful all the time.
Always be careful. It’s a piece of advice that is meaningful. Being considerate of others counts a lot. One should not be selfish to think not only of himself but also take care of others. This applies to all industries working in the office, retail, food service, manufacturing, mining, transport and many others. If a worker is irresponsible, others might be affected by his negligence. If a machine was not maintained properly, the next person might hurt himself if it’s defective. 

Obey, organize and careful – three words that can be helpful to the working people. Go on and try to practice it. It’s effective.





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