[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=”container”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Aah the dreaded \u2018workplace accident.\u2019 We all spend hours reading boring paperwork to make sure that one doesn\u2019t happen and as serious as it is, we probably don\u2019t think too much about it as we just get on and do what we need to do. So here\u2019s a little reminder about why most workplace accidents happen and how you can avoid them\u2026<\/p>\n

Messy workspace<\/strong>
\nYou and the team probably have a lot going on on the daily, with different bits and pieces floating around the job site, and you just don\u2019t have the time to clean up every little mess as you go. Unfortunately, this can often lead to workplace accidents, for example when someone trips over a cable and goes headfirst into the concrete. It\u2019s annoying, but if you want to keep yourself and the team safe, you\u2019ll need to make sure everything is where it should be and is always as tidy as possible.<\/p>\n

Distractions<\/strong>
\nJust like when you\u2019re driving, distractions can be deadly on site too. Even glancing down at your phone for a second can have pretty bad consequences, especially when you\u2019re operating any machinery, so quite a few companies have banned mobiles on site. Some distractions aren\u2019t quite as easy to fix though – sometimes you\u2019re just having a sh*t day and your mind is elsewhere thinking about an argument you had or some bad news you received. If you feel like you\u2019re having one of those days, maybe just let the team know so they can help you through and keep you focused.<\/p>\n

Overconfidence<\/strong>
\nUs Kiwis tend to think we\u2019re invincible sometimes and take a bit of a \u2018she\u2019ll be right\u2019 approach to things. There\u2019s usually nothing really wrong with that, but when you\u2019re working with a lot of dangerous equipment and material, it\u2019s better to be safe than sorry. Working as a team is also pretty important – the ones who are trying to suck up and be the big shot tend to be the ones who create the most dangerous situations for themselves and everyone else. So look out for each other, guys!<\/p>\n

Lack of good prep<\/strong>
\nSometimes you just want to get the job done and dusted as soon as you can – so the sooner you start, the sooner you finish, right? But preparation is key when it comes to avoiding workplace accidents. Make sure you actually take the time to listen to any safety briefings before you start a job and encourage them to happen if one hasn\u2019t been given. It\u2019s important that you know any hazards onsite or any activity that will be taking place that day so you can prepare.<\/p>\n

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=”container”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Aah the dreaded \u2018workplace accident.\u2019 We all spend hours reading boring paperwork to make sure that one doesn\u2019t happen and as serious as it is, we probably don\u2019t think too much about it as we just get on and do what we need to do. So here\u2019s a little reminder about why most workplace […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3223,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3237","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tradesmen","category-workplace"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n