Environments also have an impact on how we work safely. Work with a partner to complete the following chart. Use what you know about these sectors and guess at some of the rules about working safely. Remember that working safely not only affects an individual, but it also affects co-workers and customers. An example is given to you. Add another one of your own.
| Sector | Rule or Action | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Food Manufacturing | All employees must wear hairnets while on the floor. | Regulations about food production are very strict. This is to avoid hair dropping into food. |
| Health Care | ||
| Banks and Financial Institutions | ||
| Manufacturing (General) | ||
| Hospitality (Hotels and Restaurants) |
Could you guess some of the rules? Talk to friends and family who might have experience working in these sectors. Ask them about the rules in their organization that have to do with health and safety.
Here is a picture of people in a workplace. Try to describe the things that people are doing wrong. What behaviour needs to be changed?
If you were on the health and safety committee responsible for the classroom and building you are in, what would you include in a safety audit? In other words, develop a checklist of things that you think need to be looked at regularly. You might consider the following categories: