|  | Public Health Safety | Work Safety

Office Safety Program & Systems

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires employers to protect their employees by keeping office environments free from safety hazards. Companies must keep effective safety programs and systems in place.

  1. New Employee Orientation

    • New employees must be oriented on safety issues in the workplace. The OSHA Office of Statistics reports that people who have been on the job for less than one year constitute 40 percent of occupational injuries. The Bureau of Labor Statistics recommends that employers start their workforce out on the right foot by providing safety orientations.

    Incident Reporting

    • Employees must be made aware of the process for reporting incidents, such as the time frame in which to file the report, how to fill out the form and who to submit the report to. The company's safety or risk manager tracks any incidents and monitors the workplace for unsuspected hazards. Tracking incidents allows companies to watch for trends, so that hazards can be eliminated.

    Regular Trainings

    • Host regular safety trainings to ensure employees remember how to stay safe in the workplace. Safety training educates staff about how to use first aid kits, how to identify hazards, where to find fire extinguishers and what to do in the case of an emergency.

Work Safety - Related Articles