SAFETY MOMENTS

People at work, home or inside vehicle can fall ill and also gets injured at any time and when it does happen, the time frame between the occurrence of the incident and the arrival of medical help is very crucial. This time frame can save lives and also prevent minor injuries from becoming major ones. FIRST AID is the immediate care given to a person who suddenly suffers injury or falls ill at work, at home or in an environment. FIRST AID BOX OR KIT is a container where all the basic things needed for a successful first aid exercise is kept. It is an important source of emergency medical supplies. From research, it is concluded that accidents do happen, so it's always appropriate to be prepared for an emergency with a first aid kit handy. This first aid kit will serve as a basic resource and means of assistance until further medical help arrives. ILO-R164 also states that the employer is required to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and personne...

Welcome back to our blog. We appreciate your various comments and if you missed yesterday’s discussion kindly visit www.safetymomentswithfunmilola.blogspot.com   to know how to boost employee morale through pep talk. Today we are looking at Toolbox Meeting- a must do at every worksite. This is a type of verbal commination as discussed last week. It is an informal safety meeting that focuses on safety topics related to the specific job at hand.   These meetings are normally short in duration and are generally conducted at the job site prior to the commencement of the day’s job or a work shift. It can be referred to as tailgate meeting, safety briefing or a mini pep talk. Topics can range from proper lifting techniques, appropriate use of PPE, good housekeeping, proper handling of tools etc. it is normally conducted by the safety professional in charge of the worksite.   Major Components of a tool box meeting are as follows: The topics discussed should be relev...

GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION This means of communication is communicated with the use of drawings, signage, posters, , pictorial symbols etc. health   and safety instructions , safety signs has been found to be effectively communicated through these means. Posters and signage can be used as training aids that have the ability to retain interest, encourage total concentration and impact simple messages which will be perfectly understood and easily remembered as well. Graphic communication have gained international acceptance as an effective means of communication in workplaces and public area irrespective of language, ethnicity or racial divide. Major limitations to this means of communication among others are: Adequate training is compulsory in order to understand what the various signs represent Posters and graphic can become out of date quickly so there is a need for regular replacements They can be easily ignored due to over familiarity Communicator is no...

  EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION- A GUIDE TO A POSITIVE HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICE PART 3 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION This is a type of information dissemination which involves the use of detailed reports in writing or simple memo. Letters, e-mails, text messages etc. are all forms of written communication. The most effective and common way through which written communication is used at the is the notice board. Notice board should be strategically positioned and regularly updated for the information to be effectively communicated. Other avenues through which information can be relayed by this means are company policies and procedures, mission statements, employee handbook, company code of practice, minute of safety meetings etc. Merits of Written communication are as follows: Information is general and every member of the workforce, visitors and customers all have access to it. Recipient can go back anytime to familiarize themselves to the information in question Recipient ar...

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION- A GUIDE TO A POSITIVE HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICE PART II VERBAL COMMUNICATION This is a method of relaying information through speech or word of mouth. It is the most common and popular means of communication. It is used in the workplace for information dissemination, training sessions, meetings, interviews etc. It is however important that the information being communicated should be clear and easily understandable, vital information should not be lost in transient also which may jeopardize the entire communication process. It is also vital that recipient indicate their understanding and information to be communicated back to the communicator as well with questions like;  Did you say……?, My response is ………?. Common barriers to effective verbal communication are as follows: Level of understanding and IQ of the recipient Physical and psychological condition of the recipient Language and dialect of the communicator Use of technical language...

SAFETY MOMENTS WITH FUNMILOLA OLADOKUN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION- A GUIDE TO A POSITIVE HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICE Welcome to this new week. And today we will be discussing Effective Communication –a guide to a positive health and safety practice. Communication by Wikipedia is defined as an act of conveying information from one entity or group to another through the use of mutually understood signs, symbols or semiotic rules. Effective communication is defined as the methods of relaying information that gets a point across. This type of information is also known as a two-way information sharing process. There are three basic things involved in an effective communication channel and they are; the COMMUNICATOR, the INFORMATION and the RECIPIENT. These three work together to form a complete cycle with the communicator taking the lead as the initiator of the information. Many challenges and problems emanating from occupational health and safety is due to a break in the information cyc...

Unsafe condition is defined as a state of being at a particular time or situation that is liable to hurt or harm anyone in that place and at that particular time. A more comprehensive definition states that “ Unsafe condition is any situation of work, machinery or equipment, work methods and processes that deviates from the standard or acceptable condition of work and which is liable   to jeopardize the safety and health of employee in that situation. Unsafe conditions like unsafe acts are also human initiated and it can originate from either employer or employee.  Unsafe conditions can exist in the following form:          Use of defective tools, equipment or supplies under the pretext of “MANAGE IT”          Inadequate or removal of   supports or safety guards on tools and equipment          Uneven walking surfaces  ...

WELCOME!!!!! To the beginning of a new working week. And today we would be discussing the topic UNSAFE ACTS. “Advanced Learners Dictionary defines Unsafe acts as actions involving or causing danger or risks, liable to hurt or harm”. A more comprehensive definition states that “ Unsafe act is any act that deviates from a recognized and acceptable safe way or specified method of doing a job and which increases the probabilities for an accident. Unsafe acts are always human initiated and it can originate from either employer or employee.   Kindly note that all actions, behaviors, choices and decisions that we engage in at our workplace that is detrimental to our personal Health and safety   and sometimes liable to jeopardize the safety of others, equipment,   company properties and the environment as a whole are unsafe acts. The IL O Convention 187 outlined the first specific responsibilities of employees to be “To take reasonable care fo...

As we wrap up the first working week in this New Year, it’s highly imperative for us to know the kind of hazards and resulting risks associated with our individual occupation and organization. What is your occupation? Are you in the manufacturing sector, construction, oil and gas, financial institution, ministry offices etc., there are hazards associated with your organization. What is Occupational Hazard and Risk? Advanced English Dictionary defines occupational hazard to be ANY CONDITION OF JOB THAT CAN RESULT TO ILLNESS OR INJURY while OCCUPATIONAL RISKS IS THE LIKELIHOOD OF THAT CONDITION OF JOB RESULTING ILLNESS OR INJURY. Although the two are often confused, for example working with chemicals is a hazard and the risk is the likelihood of your skin coming in contact with the chemical which may cause an allergy or a skin disease. Note that a risk can be reduced (high-medium-low) and the hazard can be eliminated or controlled by good HSE management. The two possi...