Maintain Healthy, Safe and

Secure Working
Environment
 IntroductIon to Health, Safety
and Security at Workplace
Every workplace accident, illness or dispute is a cost to
organization, as well as a cost to injured individuals and their
families.
It is our responsibility to create a safe workplace.
This will improve the work environment and the productivity.
IntroductIon to Health, Safety and
Security at Workplace
Health of an employee is the state of the
Health
physical, mental and social well being. Every
organisation must provide healthy and safety
working environment for their employees at the
workplace.
Health of an employee must be in a good
condition so that the employees of the
organisation will not suffer from any
diseases.
 How can we maintain
healthy Environment at
workplace.?

1) Cleanliness at the workplace is mandatory.

2) Neat and clean environment,then the people will feel happy to work in that
environment.
3) A proper air conditioning is mandatory to provide clean and cool air at
workplace.
4) A properly filtered water facility must be available for the employees of the
company.
5) A fresh food cafeteria must provide the good quality food for the employees.
6) The organisation should maintain a clean washroom facility in good condition
to be used by the employees.
 Safety
The work environment of the organisation
must be safe. It must be free from hazards and risk.
A hazard is the something that can cause harm to the people.
A risk is a probability of causing harm to the people.
A proper safety guidelines must be prepared by the company and it
should be strictly followed.
Every employee working in an organisation Security
must feel that they are secured in the company campus.

1. Security is a kind of freedom from any potential harm.

2. Security ensures the safety of the people working in the
` organisation.
3. Security department should be responsible for various
security such as personal safety, computer system safety, electrical
safety, transport safety and other equipment safety.
Every organisation must have separate
security department.
This department should be responsible for various
security such as personal safety, computer system safety,
electrical safety, transport safety and other equipment
safety.
 Security

The proper security procedures will reduce liabilities,

insurance and compensation for organisation. This will
increase the business revenue and will reduce the
operational charges of the company
Policies and Procedures for Health, Safety
and Security

Policies and Procedures for Health, Safety and Security The

Department of Information Technology (DoIT) has prepared the
policy to provide employees with a healthy and safe work
environment.
 Policies and Procedures for Health,
Safety and Security
A health, safety and security policy is a written statement by an
employer stating the company’s commitment for the protection of
the health, safety and security of employees and to the public.
The government has a specific section mentioned
in their company laws, which states the minimum
requirements to be followed for health, safety and
security programme
 Reasons for Health, Safety and
Security Programs or Policies in
Workplace
It clearly indicates the company’s commitment for their employee’s
health and safety;
• It shows the performance of the business and the safety
performance are compatible with each other;
• It clearly state that the company is not only doing the business for
profits but it is taking care of all its stake holders
 Reasons for Health, Safety and
Security Programs or Policies in
Workplace
I• The accountability of every one working for the company is
outlined for the workplace health, safety and security;
• Company can comply national policy on Occupational Health and
Safety (OH&S) of Government of India;
• Injuries and illness of the employees is prevented through such
policy
 IT company may contain the
following Occupational Health and
Safety clauses.
I • Provide adequate resources to ensure continual improvement in its OH&S performance.
• Comply with relevant OH&S legal and other requirements applicable to the organisation and
drive for ‘beyond compliance’ leadership.
• Set appropriate OH&S objectives & targets and conduct periodic performance reviews
against these targets.
• Adopt measures and processes that focus on the prevention of occupation related
accidents, injuries, illnesses, and near-misses and strive to continuously improve such
processes.
• Ensure OH&S awareness and build competency associated at all levels to handle individual
OH&S responsibilities.
 Workplace Safety Hazards
Hazard: is ‘a danger or risk’ that is associated with
something.
Workplace Hazards poses potential harm to the
people at work.
 Physical Hazards
● It is the risk arising from the Physical work Environment -like
Floors,walls,facilities and ceilings etc.
● Falling of Heights,tripping and Slipping
 Electrical Hazards
● Electrical Hazards due to coming in direct contact with live wires, or
having indirect contact through a conductor.
● At work, the common causes of electrical accidents are exposed,
worn-out wiring, overloading of electrical outlets, ungrounded or
faulty equipment, and unsafe use of electrical equipment.
● Employees must also be provided instructions about electrical
safety, such as keeping water and food items away from electrical
equipment.
● Electrical technician and engineers should carry out routine
inspections of all wiring to make sure there are no damaged or
broken wires.
 Fire Hazards
● Fire incidents not only damage the vital workplace equipment,
stock and other items, and the building; it could also lead to
injuries among its employees.
● To avoid fire, it is important to observe safety precautions at
workplace.
● Employees should be aware of all emergency exits, including fire
escape routes, of the office building and also the locations of fire
extinguishers and alarms.
 Health Hazards
● Health refers to the physical well-being of the workers, and this
includes the condition of their skin, eyes, ears and all other body
parts.
● Respiratory ,cardiovascular system, and the nervous system.
● Hazards impact on any part of human body
● Noisy machine —->damage sense of hearing
● Bright lights and toxic fumes and vapour —---> damage the eyes and
nose.
● Harmful Chemicals—---->damage Lungs
● Many More
Health Hazards
 Potential Sources of Hazards In an
Organisation
Bright light sources behind the display screen can create contrast problems,
making it difficult to clearly see your work.

To Avoid this

Use blinds or drapes. Use indirect or shielded lighting.

Use well distributed diffuse light.
Bright light at right angle with computer screen.
 Hazards using Computers
● Hazards while using computers include poor sitting postures or
excessive duration of sitting in one position.
● These hazards may result in pain and strain.
● Making the same movement repetitively can also cause muscle
fatigue.
● Glare from the computer screen can be harmful to the eyes.
● Stretching at regular intervals or doing some simple yoga in your seat
can mitigate such hazards.
 Handling office Equipment
● Improper handling of office equipment can result in injuries.
● sharp-edged equipment if not handled properly, can cause cuts.
● Staff members should be trained to handle equipment properly.

Handling Objects
● Lifting or moving heavy items without proper procedure or
techniques can be a source of potential hazard.
● Always follow approved procedure and proper posture for
lifting or moving objects.
 Stress at Work
Stress causing hazards in work environment
Long working hours can be stressful and so can aggressive
conflicts or arguments with colleagues.
Always look for ways for conflict resolution with
colleagues.
Have some relaxing hobbies for stress against long
working hours.
 Working Environment
Potential hazards may include poor ventilation, chairs and tables of
inappropriate height, hard furniture, poor
lighting, staff unaware of emergency procedures, or poor housekeeping.
Hazards may also include physical or emotional intimidation, such as
bullying or ganging up against someone.
The staff should be made aware of organisation’s policies to fight against all
the given hazards related to a working environment.
 Hazard Control
• Take all feasible measures to eliminate the hazard, for example, by
substituting or modifying the process.
• If elimination is impractical or remains incomplete, take all feasible
measures to isolate the hazard,for example, instituting engineering
controls such as insulating noise.
• If it is totally impossible to eliminate or isolate the hazard, its likelihood
to cause injury should be minimised. Ensure that effective control
measures are being applied, such as installing proper exhaust ventilation
and providing personal protective clothing and equipment that is properly
used and maintained, and monitoring exposure among at-risk workers.
among at-risk workers
 Safety Guidelines Checklist
1. Store all cleaning chemicals in tightly closed containers in
separate cupboards.
2. Throw garbage daily.
3. Make sure all areas have proper lighting.
4. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery when working with
machines.
5. Never distract the attention of people who are working near
a fire or with some machinery, tools or equipment.
 Safety Guidelines Checklist
6. Where required, wear protective items, such as
goggles, safety glasses, masks, gloves, and hair nets.
7. Shut down all machines before leaving for the
workplace.
8. Do not play with electrical controls or switches.
9. Do not operate machines or equipment until you
have been properly trained and allowed to do so by
your supervisor.
 Safety Guidelines Checklist
10. Repair torn wires or broken plugs before using any
electrical equipment.
11. Do not use equipment if it smokes, sparks or looks
unsafe.
12. Cover all food with a lid, plastic wrap or aluminium foil.
13. Do not smoke in ‘No Smoking’ areas.
14. Report any unsafe condition or acts to your supervisor.
 Maintain Workplace Safety

Fire Electrical
Safety safety
Basic
Safety
Rules to
follow at Falls and Use of
workplace slips First Aid
 Maintain Workplace Safety

Fire Electrical
Safety safety
Basic
Safety
Rules to
follow at Falls and Use of
workplace slips First Aid