Safety in the workplace is something that everyone has to think about, from supervisors to workers. Everyone has a right to a safe and healthy workplace, so it is important that managers have a clear and workable plan to enhance workplace safety.
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Management needs to be knowledgeable about the equipment, recognize hazards, and how to properly train employees to avoid accidents.
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Allow only properly authorized and instructed employees to do any job.
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Pay particular attention to employees learning new operations to make sure they have the proper job skills and awareness of hazards.
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Employees should also be encourage to report any hazardous conditions to their supervisors.
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Holding emergency preparedness drills with employees is helpful too, because no employee should do jobs that appear unsafe.
