Workplace safety refers to the working environment and encompasses all the factors that impact the health and wellbeing of employees. Environmental hazards, unsafe working conditions, drug and alcohol abuse, and workplace violence factor into the assessment of the relative safety of any place of employment.
On average, college campuses tend to be safer than the average town or city. Hudson Valley Community College’s campus is no exception. In addition to our focus on student safety, administrators take great care to provide a safe workplace for all faculty, staff and visitors to the campus. However, it is important to remember that campus safety is also a personal responsibility.
Everyone can help maintain a safe workplace by following these safety tips:
- Keep work spaces clutter free. Slipping and tripping are usually caused by scattered objects or spills on the floor.
- Arrange your work area in a way that everything is within easy reach and exercise proper body mechanics when lifting. Your back with thank you!
- Reduce workplace stress by taking regular breaks and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Also, note that Hazardous Zones on campus are clearly marked.
Please become familiar with the locations and the meaning of signage that designate hazardous zones on campus.
These are simply a few practices we can apply to help make our workday safer and more fulfilling.
Stay safe, think job safety!
Published: Tue, 06 Oct 2020 12:03:49 +0000 by c.campana