Employee Safety with Precast Concrete within the workplace is important. Establishing a safety culture within the workplace puts making safe decisions at the front of all employees’ minds. For managers, leading by example is imperative, not only due to the importance of the tasks but to due to the negative effects that it can cause if employee’s think it’s ok not to take safety seriously. Coote Engineering has come up with a list of 4 health and safety must do’s for working within a precast concrete industry/workshop.

Safety with Precast concrete:

1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

It might seem ‘obvious’ to wear PPE, but you would be surprised at how many factory floors do not make wearing PPE compulsory. PPE is your main and final line of defence after all health and safety precautions have been met. If you find yourself in trouble using a machine, it only takes one time to change your life, don’t live with the regret of not wearing something as simple as safety glasses or steel toe boots. It could be the difference.

2. Make a plan

Advance planning shields your shop floor from unexpected hazards. It also drives daily productivity and improves operational efficiency, delivering a clear win-win for your bottom line.

Many veteran engineers bypass formal planning because they rely on years of experience. However, modern manufacturing evolves at a relentless pace. Cutting-edge technology and complex machinery emerge every single day. Even your most seasoned staff will eventually encounter unfamiliar equipment and new workplace risks.

Assign a dedicated manager to run regular safety meetings. Openly discussing job-site hazards with both new hires and veteran workers prevents costly accidents. More importantly, active safety leadership proves to your entire workforce that your organization truly values their health and well-being.

3. Organisation

Keeping a clean and tidy workshop can help a business in more ways than you think. With health and safety in mind, keeping your working area tidy reduces risks through trip hazards etc. However a tidy and organised working area also reduces the time searching for parts or tools. New employees also get accustom to the organised environment and spreads good habits across the organisation.

4. Inspections

Understandably, things can’t be perfect 24/7, especially in a busy environment. However setting efforts in place to try and obtain perfection isn’t a bad thing either. Having a member of staff, more than likely a health and safety inspector or shop floor manager who carries out regular inspections on fall hazards, equipment and tools can be extremely beneficial. These inspections will reduce any work place accidents and maintain a safe working order within the company.