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Importance of Fire and Safety Training

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If you are an employer then it is your obligation to take adequate steps to ensure the safety of your employees. Whilst it is true that some jobs such as mining or construction are generally far more hazardous than working in an office or a shop, all jobs carry some risks with them. The reliable  Icon Institute ensure that employers are fulfilling their obligations in terms of preventing work-related injuries and death, from fire safety training to ensuring all equipment is well maintained.  Keep Records: Whenever an accident occurs at work, however trivial, it needs to be noted down, including what happened, why and what actions were taken. Taking careful note of each incident means that any particularly dangerous areas can be identified and steps can be taken to deal with the problem. Check Equipment Regularly: Any equipment used in the workplace - whether it is tools, computers, catering equipment or lighting - needs to be safety tested regularly to ensure it complies w

Safety Training At The Workplace Is A Necessity

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Safety training at the workplace can help minimize and even prevent accidents that can cause injury and even death. There are many factors that can lead to work site mishaps but employee carelessness is high on the list of factors. In many cases employee ignorance of safety rules resulted in accidents that could have been prevented. There are other factors involved in work area accidents such as faults with mechanical equipment and power failures but human error, on the part of employees, is one of the primary factors. This is why if employers and business owners want to limit the incidence of work site accidents they should consider having regular safety training sessions. Employees who are trained in accident prevention are better prepared to deal with the everyday risks that are found on many work sites. If the workplace is located in an earthquake area employees need to know what the procedure is in case of an earthquake. Most companies require that all employees meet in

How to Select a Safety Training Provider in Hyderabad

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As a radical departure from the norm, I suggest you hold an audition. Get three prospective group members together as well as a manager and a supervisor and ask your potential safety training providers to give you a 15 minute demonstration of their training style. I would suggest that within a number of minutes you will have decided those people that you don't want. Selecting a safety training in Hyderabad can be a difficult task, in this article I'll show you how to minimize the chances of getting it wrong. Consider this. It doesn't matter how good the course content is, it doesn't matter how up to date the safety information is, it doesn't matter how much it cost, it doesn't matter how long it takes, it doesn't matter that the handouts are comprehensive; what does matter is the way the information is received by the group members. The thing to look out for is whether or not their presentation is centered on themselves or their group. This can