March 4 is observed as NationalSafety Day in India. The main focus of the day is to generate awareness andmake people committed to the safety rules. This includes road safety, workplacesafety, the safety of human health, as well as the environment. The holiday wasinitiated by National Safety Council to generate commitment in the employees towork safely and follow all the safety principles.
The daywas commemorated for the first time in 1972, the same day as the foundation ofthe National Safety Council. This day is celebrated every year with a differenttheme. This year’s theme is ‘Nurture your minds – Develop safety culture’.
Workingsafely at any place is important. We must follow the safety measures not onlyfor our security but for others as well. For this let us know some safetymeasures that we can follow at our workplace to avoid any kind of accident:
Doreport the unsafe conditions if you see:
If youwitness any kind of unsafe conditions at your workplace, do report so that itcan be fixed on time. Avoiding small troubles can end up becoming a big one.
Wearall the safety gears:
If youare working on any construction site or a place that can cause you physicaldamage, don’t forget to wear your safety gear. Wear your helmet, safety beltsand other required things.
Knowthe emergency procedures:
Knowall the emergency procedures. The employees must be trained to tackle allemergencies. They must know the basic emergency procedures to perform on time.
Stayup-to-date regarding your surroundings:
Youmust stay updated about your surroundings. Know what is happening around you.If you face a dangerous situation you can escape easily from it.
Keepyour workplace clean:
Alwayskeep your workplace clean. Do your work in a sorted manner. If you are workingon any electronic device maintain the cleanliness there. Keep them dust-free,check them from time to time to avoid any accidents.
Theseare some of the safety measures that you can follow to avoid any kind ofaccidents at your workplace and enjoy a happy working life.