WORK IMMERSION - SAFETY & CONFIDENTIALITY

work immersion

Slips, trips and falls

• frequently occurring accident

type, leading to minor injuries

(sprains, bruises) as well as

major injuries (fractures, head

injuries).

- slipping

DO’s for Slips, Trips, and Falls

Practice good housekeeping daily

➔ Wear anti-slip shoes if floor is usually slippery

➔ Report any damaged flooring

➔ Put up warning signs for:

◆ wet floors

◆ raised flooring

◆ damaged floorin

Fall from heights

An accident involving a fall at a height, one of the most leading accident types involving improper ladder use.

DO’s of Fall from Heights

DO:

➔ Wear proper footwear

➔ Use the correct ladder for the job

➔ Keep 3 points of contact with the ladder at all

times

➔ Set up a barrier around the ladder during

work

➔ Use the ladder on even ground

Struck by falling objects

Getting hit by a falling object, commonly occurs in storage facilities with racking/shelving systems.

DO’s in Struck by Falling Objects

DO:

➔ Store loose small or irregularly-shaped items in

boxes

➔ Store heavier items on lower levels of a shelf

➔ Store frequently used items at waist or chest

level

➔ Secure bars or straps across the shelf to keep

items from falling off

➔ Not overload shelves

Cut by object

May occur when working

with sharp tools and handling

broken glass or ceramics.

DO’s in Cut by object

DO:

➔ Wear cut-resistant gloves

➔ Use the correct tool

➔ Work on stable flat surfaces

➔ Cut in a direction away from yourself

➔ Wash & store sharp tools separately from other tools

➔ Maintain tools to keep them sharp

➔ Wrap up sharp objects before disposing them

➔ Label trash that contain sharp objects

Fires and Explosions

Storage, accumulation of

flammable materials, or faulty

electrical installations

DO’s of Fires and Explosions

DO:

➔ Turn off electrical power / gas flames when not in

use

➔ Keep work area free of flammable liquid and powder

➔ Clean the exhaust hood and stove top regularly

➔ Keep power sockets clean and dry

➔ NOT leave a flame unattended

➔ NOT to store flammable items close to a heat source

Exposure to electric current

Working with electrical

equipment carries a risk of

electrocution, burns and

even death.

DO’s in Exposure to an Electrical Current

DO:

➔ Report any damaged wiring found

➔ Replace/isolate the damaged equipment

➔ Switch off and unplug equipment when not in use

➔ Put electrical cords away neatly

➔ Keep cords, sockets and the area around clean

➔ NOT Overload an electrical point

➔ NOT Use damaged electrical equipment

➔ NOT Repair damaged equipment if not qualified to do so

Exposure to harmful chemicals

The chemicals used at work can

be harmful to our health. Inhaling

the vapours and regular contact

with these chemicals can lead to

breathing and skin problems.

DO’s in Exposure to Harmful Chemicals

DO:

➔ Read the label and understand the safety precautions

➔ Ensure storage containers are in good condition

➔ Open windows and doors when using chemicals

➔ Switch on fans and exhaust ventilators if available

➔ Wear chemical resistant gloves

➔ Close containers tightly immediately after use

➔ NOT use chemicals that you cannot identify

➔ NOT store incompatible chemicals together

DO’s in Workplace Aggression

DO:

➔ Handle the situation in the presence of others

➔ Talk calmly, stay objective and acknowledge

the aggressor’s distress

➔ Keep a distance/barrier between aggressor &

you

➔ NOT raise your voice in response

➔ NOT attempt to resolve a conflict alone

Workplace Aggression

Aggression is hostile and violent

behaviour that ranges from verbal to

physical abuse. This is commonly

experienced by staff in the service

sector and may also occur between

co-workers.

Fatigue

includes physical and mental exhaustion.

DO’s in Fatigue

DO:

➔Keep workplace

brightly lit and well

ventilated

➔Take regular breaks

during long shifts

Confidentiality

• keeping sensitive information

private and secure, ensuring it is only accessed by

authorized personnel. It’s crucial to protect company

secrets, employee data, and client information from

unauthorized access or disclosure.

Importance of Confidentiality

1.) Protects proprietary information that gives a company its

competitive edge.

2.) Safeguards PII (Personally Identifiable Information),

such as employee or customer personal data,

preventing identity theft or misuse.

3.) Ensures compliance with laws and

maintaining legal and ethical standards.

3 Categories of Confidential Workplace

Employee Information
Management Information
Business Information

(EMB)

Employee Information

a.) Social Security number
b.) Home address / Telephone no.
c.) E-mail Address
d.) Intenet Identification name / password
e.) Parent’s surname prior to marriage
f.) Driver’s License number
g.) Employee medical and disability information

Management Information

a.) Disciplinary actions
b.) Impending layoffs
c.) Terminations
d.) Workplace investigations of employee misconduct

Business Information

also referred to as “proprietary information” or “trade secrets”. This refers to information that’s not generally known to the public and would not ordinarily be available to competitors by illegal or improper means.

How to maintain confidentiality

CLEPND

Classify based on sensitivity
Lock (physical means of security measures)
Encryption of digital info
Policy following (managing of info)
NDA - non disclosure agreement to legally commit to confidentiality
Discretion - avoid discussing sensitive matters in public.