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Health and safety at work
The purpose of workplace inspections is to ensure that any potential or actual dangers in the workplace are found and corrected before they cause accidents and injuries to employees and others. Accident prevention is a fundamental component in maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, contributing to increased worker morale and decreased worker injury and/or absenteeism.Independent rack safety inspections
Under the current FEM Guidelines, an independent rack safety inspection must be conducted at least every 12 months. It is important to note that the duty identified in the HASAWA to do a workplace inspection rests on the shoulders of the employer. The employer shall take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of the worker. In addition, a supervisor shall advise a worker of the existence of any potential or actual danger. In order to meet these requirements, supervisors need to inspect workplaces to identify potential hazards such as faulty or inappropriate equipment, structural problems, unsafe work practices, etc. They must then take corrective action so that these hazards will not result in injuries to workers. How can an employer advise employees of potential hazards in the workplace unless an inspection of the workplace has been done?
Eliminate workplace hazards and improve productivity
In many cases, actions taken to eliminate workplace hazards improve work efficiency, productivity and worker morale. For example, placing an ergonomic floor mat at an assembly line workstation eases the pain and fatigue of the worker over an eight-hour shift, leading to less down time - a clear benefit for both the worker and the employer.