Ensuring safety in the workplace is a priority for every employer, but accidents do happen and the little details can make a big difference when it comes to protecting your employees. When dealing with a range of workplace accidents, from large-scale disease prevention like MRSA outbreaks, to microscopic bloodborne pathogens, it is important to stock personal protective equipment (PPE) to shield employees and maintain health and safety in the workplace.
For Workplace Safety, Make Plans and Keep PPE on Hand
In addition to creating an emergency action plan and keeping a stock of everyday safety supplies, it is important to keep PPE equipment on hand at every business in the event of workplace accidents. Emergency action plans help keep employees prepared and calm in the event of an emergency or accident, while practice drills help ensure that employees know how to properly act, apply and utilize the safety equipment and safety supplies.
Common PPE equipment includes safety clothing and accessories that help protect employees from head to toe:
Head Protection |
Body/Torso/Hand Protection |
Legs/Feet Protection |
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A large majority of workplace hazards can be easily visualized and contained, but many biological and chemical accidents can also release airborne particles or leave minuscule traces that cannot easily be seen but can harm employees if they are not properly protected. When safety equipment like face masks, gowns, goggles, and gloves are properly worn and properly removed, PPE will help guard against contamination and protect employees from further exposure to safety hazards.
Protect Employees While Maintaining OSHA Standards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is an agency of the United States Department of Labor. It was established to educate, assure and evaluate safety in the workplace. In 1970, the Occupational Safety and Health Act was signed into law and is still used to safeguard basic health and safety protections for employees in the workplace.
When employers comply with OSHA standards by maintaining safety equipment and providing PPE materials and training, they help contribute to the health and safety of employees, which in turn creates a positive and productive workplace.
Safety is Key for Productivity
Facilitating a safe workplace through actions plans, protective equipment, and supplies not only protects employees, it also gives a performance boost because employees know that their safety and well-being is prioritized. When employees feel safe, they trust their employer and feel and respected. When they feel respected in their workplace, they value their jobs more, have healthy self-esteem and maximize their productivity because they know they are valued. In the event of an accident, employees will also know what to do, what steps to take and what equipment to utilize to keep them safe when dealing with biohazard waste disposal, blood cleanup, or any other commercial and industrial biohazard cleanup.
Prioritizing workplace safety for employees while preparing and keeping an accessible supply of PPE safety items is an important step for maintaining a productive, sustainable and healthy workplace.
In the case of any workplace emergency, Advanced Bio Treatment is here to help your business, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We take emergency calls and usually can be on the scene within one hour of your call. For more information regarding blood and bodily fluid cleanup, contact Advanced Bio Treatment at 800-295-1684.
