UNSAFE CONDITIONS


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
  •          Poor ventilation
  •          Poor Illumination in and around workplaces
  •          Inadequate warning signs in and around work area
  •          Excessive noise
  •          Lack of or Inadequate welfare facilities
  •     Excessive heat
  •  ……………………………………………..(Fill in the unsafe condition in your workplace )

All these conditions and many others not stated here are liable of causing danger or harm to everyone in and around that condition.

Kindly note that It’s the responsibility for every employer to PROVIDE SAFE CONDITIONS at workplaces, while it’s the responsibility of every employee to MAINTAIN and MANAGE these safe conditions with their SAFE ACTS


👉DO NOT ALLOW UNSAFE CONDITION TO EXIST IN YOUR  WORKPLACE!!!!

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