Improving Workplace Safety During National Work Safe Month
National Work Safe Month in October is an ideal time to reassess and improve safety practices in your workplace. Here's how you can get involved and leverage Webforge Locker products to enhance safety.
National Safe Work Month is an opportunity for improvement
National Work Safe Month is promoted by Safe Work Australia to focus on workplace health and safety. This annual event encourages businesses to increase awareness, discuss safety practices, and participate in safety initiatives. Safe Work Australia provides resources, virtual seminars to inspire and motivate businesses to improve their safety standards.
A safer workplace is good not only for your workers, but also for your business itself.
Improving workplace safety benefits both your employees and your business. Safe Work Australia statistics show that while the rate of serious injuries in manufacturing has decreased, it remains higher than the average for all Australian industries. Implementing effective safety measures not only helps retain staff and reduce worker compensation costs but also prevents lost revenue due to staff absences.
Ways to Enhance Safety
- Awareness and Best Practices
- Foster a culture of safety by regularly training employees, conducting safety audits, and encouraging open communication about safety concerns.
- Improving Workplace Design and Materials
- Address hazards through thoughtful design and the use of safety-focused materials. For instance, falls, trips, and slips, which account for 15% of serious injury claims, can be minimized with the right products.
Webforge Locker offers a range of industrial products designed to improve workplace safety. Here are three key products to consider:
1) Gripspan Planking
Engineered with workplace safety in mind, this anti-slip industrial flooring is available with a standard or serrated tread. Gripspan Planking is roll formed, which means it can be supplied in a variety of lengths to suit your specifications, reducing the need for welded joints or rivets.
2) Grating
The slip resistance of the flooring and walkway profile is an essential consideration in any project. Webforge Locker standard steel grating comprises plain square edge flat bars. In order to increase slip resistance choosing a serrated option for consideration can help with slip resistance especially for sloping walkways.
3) Handrail
A fundamental part of safe structures, Handrails are a must for workplace safety. Stairways, catwalks, ledges and drops all need a barrier to keep workers or the public safe. Our handrails can be used in an extensive range of industrial applications.
The safety of your workers is crucial to your business, and helping you achieve it is integral to ours. Get in touch and we can talk about what products will work best for you.