The challenges in occupational safety that the experts frequently face
Post date: May 11, 2021 7:15:41 PM
Even the most respected and experienced experts like Martin Lloyd Sanders believe that occupational safety becomes an issue largely because of some commonly recurring challenges. He mentions three of them in today's blog. 1. Lack of awareness A lot of companies fall victim to their lack of awareness when it comes to occupational safety. To be prepared for workplace risks, one must understand the potential harm that can affect the work scene at any given time. Companies could use a private assessor's services to identify problematic areas, both in the physical sense and in the company policy, Martin Lloyd Sanders shares.
2. An issue in communication Whenever there are changes in protocols, these need to be communicated. Failure to do so has led to serious consequences for many companies in the past. For instance, if your team has transferred to a different part of the building or maybe a newly constructed wing, and an accident happens in the event of an evacuation, the company is liable if it is proven that no evacuation training has been put in place. 3. Non-compliance There are also instances when policies have been created and properly communicated to the individuals concerned, but people still cannot seem to comply. Sometimes, a little hard-headedness is the only thing that stands in the way of a company's successful occupational safety policy. If this is the case, the owner needs to develop a resistance management plan for people to accept the changes they need to make. Captain Martin Lloyd Sanders, Ph.D., CSP, was the Director for Safety, Environmental Compliance and Emergency Management in Federal Occupational Health (FOH/PSC). As a scientist, he has been deeply involved in biosafety and biosecurity issues both in the U.S. and abroad. For more related reading, visit this page.
Disclaimer: This site was prepared by Martin L. Sanders in his personal capacity. The opinions expressed are the author's own and do not reflect the views of the USPHS, the Department of Health and Human Services, or the United States government.