Keep in touch with absent workers

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Employers should ensure that they retain regular contact with workers who have time off because of on-the-job injuries. The most obvious contact point is the employee's direct supervisor, who can not only keep in touch but can also pass on policy updates, organisational news and salary cheques. The safety director should contact the worker a few days after his accident to find out how and why it happened, and in some cases, top management should keep in touch, depending on the severity of the injury.

Health aspects, Worker absenteeism, Absenteeism (Labor), Sick leave

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Fire controls can keep the blaze at bay

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Companies can minimize the risk of fire in their buildings by following local and national building codes. These codes stipulate the installation of safety and prevention equipment such as fire-resistant walls and barriers, extinguishing systems and smoke detectors. A company can consult its architect on how these codes are to be followed depending on the type of operation that will house the building. Companies should also implement emergency plans and stress the need for safety in their employees.

Interpretation and construction, Fire prevention, Building law, Building codes

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Keep kids in the swim

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The US Consumer Product Safety Commission admonished swimming pool owners to observe pool regulations to prevent drowning accidents, especially those involving children. In addition, it also recommended the installation of safety devices, like perimeter barriers, gates, doors, steps or ladders and pool covers, in accordance with certain design requirements. Parents and guardians were exhorted to supervise children at all times and to learn emergency procedures.

Admin. of general economic programs, Safety and security measures, Laws, regulations and rules, Prevention, Swimming pools, Drowning, United States. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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