Safety/Confidentiality in The Workplace

Safety at the workplace

concept that describes a set of regulations and rules that employees introduce to make the work environment safe for all members of the organisation, including employees and clients

15-24

The age you are twice as likely to get injured on the job as everyone over 25

Slips, trips, and falls

a frequently occurring accident type, leading to minor injuries (sprains, bruises) as well as major injuries (fractures, head injuries).

Fall from heights

one of the leading accident types. Accidents and near-misses often involve the improper use of ladders.

Struck by falling objects

Can lead to head injuries and even death. It commonly occurs in storage facilities with racking / shelving systems.

Cut by object

May occur when working with sharp tools and handling broken glass or ceramics.

Fires and Explosions

Improper storage, accumulation of flammable materials, or faulty electrical installations

Exposure to electric current

Working with electrical equipment carries a risk of electrocution, burns and even death.

Exposure to harmful chemical

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.

Workplace Agression

This is commonly experienced by staff in the service sector and may also occur between co-workers.

Aggression

Hostile and violent behaviour that ranges from verbal to physical abuse.

Fatigue

Includes physical and mental exhaustion.

You are more likely to be careless and prone to making mistakes.

This will increase your chances of getting injured at work.

Confidentiality

Keeping sensitive information private and secure, ensuring it is only accessed by authorized personnel.

Employee Information

a. employee’s Social Security number

b. home address or telephone number

c. e-mail address

d. internet identification name/password

e. parent’s surname prior to marriage

f. driver’s license number

g. employee medical/disability information

Management Information

a. disciplinary actions

b. impending layoffs

c. terminations

d. Workplace investigations of employee misconduct

Business Information

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.