Step One - Identify
It’s impossible to prevent accidents without first identifying what could potentially go wrong at your job site. Before sending employees out onto the project, an experienced manager should first walk the grounds and point out any safety hazards that are immediately apparent
Now that you’ve taken note of where things could go wrong, mark them so that your team is notified of any risks. Maybe the welding area was a little too close to a spot with high worker foot traffic. Clearly indicate these potential hazards, and confirm with your employees that everyone is aware.
From there, address each one piece by piece. Move the welding area over a bit.
Add additional dirt to the parts of the path that look dangerously eroded.
Create irrigation channels to divert water away from gathering in puddles.
Do everything possible to mitigate the risks you identified in step one so that your team can safely and effectively get the job done.
Step Three – Create A Plan
You’ve identified hazards in the immediate vicinity, pointed them out to the team, and built contingencies that address them. It’s time to create a plan of action for other parts of the job that could go wrong. Think about disasters, worst-case scenarios, and anything else that could really hinder workplace safety. These could be things like major environmental risks, falling hazards, or other factors that pose potential major injuries to employees.
Related Blog: What to Do Before You Write A Workplace Safety Plan
For each piece that you take note of, inform, and prepare your employees so that they know what the standard operating procedures will be. Train everyone so that they understand evacuation routes, basic first aid, how to handle materials, chemicals, and equipment. A knowledgeable team is a safe team, and developing a safety training program specific to your business is the best way to ensure the success of your next project.