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Health and safety in the workplace are essential for the sake of you and your team. As well as training protocols and inhibiting risk, there are some essential pieces of equipment that you should have to maximize safety.
If you have a creative space or an art studio at home or away from home. You still need to take into consideration the following equipment for maximum workplace safety.
Defibrillators
Defibrillators are an essential piece of equipment for the health and safety of the workplace. Should anyone go into cardiac arrest, you will be able to offer them immediate assistance.
These should always be kept in sight and with an obvious sticker so that someone can grab them easily if it is needed.
Warning signs
Around every workplace should be warning signs that indicate dangers and hazards. These should be bright and obvious to the eye so that workers can easily recognize them and avoid them.
There should be signs to indicate steps, chemicals, dangerous objects, and anything else that can pose a danger.
First aid box
A first aid box is something that every business needs. It will house all of the essentials that people may need in the case of a minor accident. A few these to include in a first aid box include:
- Plasters
- Bandages
- Scissors
- Antiseptic
- Antibacterial wipes or sprays
Again, the first aid box should be clearly labelled and in an obvious place. Should a member of staff require aid for an injury, they will know where to find it.
Fire safety kit
An essential piece of equipment for any business is a fire extinguisher. Should a fire break out, these will eliminate the flames and protect the building and its staff.
As well as a fire extinguisher, a fire safety kit should include:
- Fire blanket
- Heat resistant gloves
- Escape rope
- Fire and burn treatment gel
- Flashlights
- Glass hammer
With these essentials, you will be better prepared and protected in the case of a fire.
Smoke detectors
Alongside fire safety essentials, you will need a smoke detector in case a fire starts unexpectedly. You may not be aware of a fire in a closed room. However, the smoke detector will be aware of it and warn everyone in the building so that the fire can be attended to.
Some detectors include sprinklers, which will aid in putting out the flames.
Body clean fluid
If your work involves chemicals, then you should always ensure to have body clean fluid at hand in case of a spillage
Body clean fluid will rid the skin of the chemicals and prevent further damage. It should also help calm the skin in case of an unexpected spillage.
Rest area
Not all workplace health and safety issues are physical. Some issues can be down to mental health and stress, which should be dealt with effectively.
Thus, a rest area is ideal in case people need a place to calm down or have a conversation about their emotions. In this area, you could include a water dispenser to help the person rehydrate and plants to create a calming atmosphere. Encouraging people to open up about their workplace stresses will improve their mental health and wellbeing.
