No matter how trivial, workplace dangers can take a bad shape if ignored for a long time. Little things such as incorrect sitting posture and wrong placement of work equipment can cause a lot of problems in the long run, leading to neck and shoulder pain, spinal cord problems, eyestrain, fatigue, etc. To take care of this matter, workplace safety and health legislation was passed by the (U.S.) Government, which includes the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations, 1999 and the Health and Safety Act, 1974. Under these regulations, employers are legally obliged to ensure that their employees undergo safety training courses and carry out safe and healthy practices in the workplace.
Various kinds of business health and safety training programs are available today which can help employers as well as employees to comply with workplace regulations.
Adequate health and safety courses can go a long way in helping employees avoid injuries or body ailments. Not only will they make employees more productive and efficient, but they will also make the work environment conducive to growth and improvement, providing a win-win situation for all the concerned parties.
The importance of health and safety in workplace cannot be undermined because they increase an individuals awareness of the correct postures, right methods of dealing with various office equipment, required breaks, optimum light and space settings, and other factors. Everything, ranging from chairs to the computer screen, needs to be set and used properly to avoid any kind of complications. Though a health and safety program is to be mandatorily undertaken by a company, it tends to greatly boost employee morale as it shows that the company cares for their well being and treats them in a fair manner.
The training programs can be undertaken in various different formats.
There are CD-ROMs as well as online health and safety training programs available, …
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By June R. Marsh, EzineMark.com