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Workplace health and safety is the process of ensuring that all employees have a safe environment to work in. Its purpose is to protect and minimize the number of workplace injuries and fatalities. Occupational health and safety is also commonly known as WHS.<br /><br />Every company has a moral obligation to ensure the safety of its workers. Increasing productivity and improving the quality of products and services are just two of the benefits that come from having a safe workplace. However, in order to accomplish this, employers have to follow a series of steps.<br /><br />The first step is to get every employee to commit to workplace safety. This is because they are the ones who can determine whether their activities are in line with the WHS policy of the company.<br /><br />Another method is to conduct regular inspections on equipment, processes, and personnel. By reducing downtime, businesses can cut costs. [https://vuf.minagricultura.gov.co/Lists/Informacin%20Servicios%20Web/DispForm.aspx?ID=8625394 lone worker alert system] In addition to this, preventing accidents and illnesses reduces downtime for safety investigations.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Investing in personal protective equipment, such as gloves, respirators, and earplugs, can help employees to lessen their exposure to hazardous chemicals and other workplace hazards. Workers should always be well-trained in how to use these devices and avoid improper use.<br /><br />Some of the most common workplace safety hazards are dangerous electrical equipment, hazardous chemicals, and mechanical issues. For example, workers in industries with heavy machinery need to be trained to operate these machines safely.<br /><br />Similarly, faulty electrical equipment can cause an electric shock to an employee. Employees can also injure their lungs with toxic chemicals.<br /><br />