Health, Safety and Security in the workplace: A case of an 18years old boy who just finished High school and was working in a factory as a chop saw operator (Wood cutter). Sadly got entangled in a machine called conveyor roller and suffered compressional axphyxia which led to his instant death. Present on the cause and how it could be managed.
There's this popular statement that says: “if you think safety is expensive, why not try an accident” All organizations have a legal and moral responsibility to ensure that the workplace has suitable health and safety measures in place so that everyone who works or visits is protected from any harm. This involves creating health and safety policies and programs and ensuring everyone is well educated so that they can adhere to the policies with ease. However, if you tune your Radio/Tv or check online you will see different reported cases of workplace accidents. Despite the legislations, the ILO framework and even the health and safety Act of 1974, and others, accidents have never ceased to occur at the workplace. Though not peculiar to a particular country. It is a universal phenomenon. The world of work has changed dramatically. Globalization has affected the structure of workplaces, the way work is performed, and occupational safety and health An est...