No matter what your job, you need to work safely. Be aware of possible safety risks in your workplace, remove obvious hazards and minimize risks of injury. Safety at work can be improved through awareness and training, planning and monitoring.
Employers are responsible for providing a safe workplace but everyone is responsible for following safety rules and avoiding accidents. Safety at work is a win-win for the company, for workers and for clients or visitors.
Storyline
Risk taking and accidents are occurring at Cutting Edge. Safety awareness is the focus of a special training session Marcus has planned to coincide with a surprise party for Serena’s 50th birthday. The event is filled with dramatic incidents and even a possible romance – but being safe and avoiding accidents remains the focus.
Key Learning Points
Everyone should take responsibility for safety. It all starts with the right attitude.
- Don’t disregards safety at work INSTEAD: Create awareness of safety standards
- Don’t ignore obvious hazards INSTEAD: Take time to manage risks
- Don’t expect everyone to know the rules INSTEAD: Make safety awareness training a priority
- Don’t expect one person to be responsible INSTEAD: Involve the whole team in being safe
Interactive eLearning course
This video program is also available as a short stimulating eLearning course with interactive learning modules, recap activities, inline video and quiz assessments, designed to engage learners and build skills.
