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Simple measures such as reviewing workloads, promoting a proper work-life balance, offering flexible working hours and educating the workforce about mental health can significantly impact employee wellbeing and promote a healthy workplace.
MOVING WITH THE TIMES WILL HELP TO
INCREASE SAFETY Working environments and expectations have changed post-pandemic, with health, safety and welfare becoming critical in companies. Technology, particularly the internet of things (IoT), is starting to play a significant role in the day-to-day running of a facility and helping managers to put the appropriate measures in place to reduce hazards, manage risks and prevent accidents.
Companies are increasingly using IoT technology to monitor and analyse data and predict maintenance requirements. It is also being employed to monitor vehicles and equipment navigating around warehouses, with laser scanners identifying potential collision sources. As well as preventing risks and reducing the
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potential for accident or injury cases, these also help to minimise equipment downtime and costly repairs.
In addition, wearable technology and smart devices are now being used to monitor worker safety and wellbeing and identify early signs of fatigue or stress. This allows measures such as additional breaks or changes to working practices to be introduced to alleviate the pressures employees are experiencing.
MANAGING RISKS EFFECTIVELY NOW AND IN
THE FUTURE Workplace managers must keep up to date with the latest regulation, guidance, techniques and technology to maintain a safe working environment and protect employees and the public from physical and mental injury.
Identifying the potential risks, carrying out regular risk assessments and implementing relevant control measures will help you provide a safe working environment, control the risks, even the hidden ones, and prevent costly injury claims.
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