Employee Participation in Safety

The spectrum of safety is quite large. Firstly, the human element makes decisions based on which they take certain risks in an effort to reach his objective. Bad decisions, bad risks and failures are responsible for accidents. Secondly, the equipment in the system should function effectively without failure. Poorly designed equipments or tools, or those poorly maintained and kept, may trigger an accident. Thirdly, the work environment plays a significant role in the system. An unpalatable environment e.g. toxic & noisy atmosphere, glare, dusty & crowded condition affect either the man, his machine or both and set up accident situation. Safety therefore needs active and genuine supports from all employees who are the prime element in operating a plant or in performing a work.