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According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a life hack is defined as: A strategy or technique adopted in order to manage one\u2019s time and daily activities in a more efficient way. As occupational safety professionals, one of the most common criticisms of health and safety we hear is that it takes too long and slows down productivity\u2026<\/p>\n

Of course we know that nothing could be further from the truth, as according to the HSE, work-related illness and injury are responsible for an astonishing 27 million lost working days each year \u2013 a colossal waste of both time and money! That\u2019s where these \u2018life hacks\u2019 come in.<\/p>\n

Designed to increase both efficiency and workplace safety, even the most grizzled cynic will have to agree that these small tweaks to your systems could have potentially huge impacts. Let us know how you get on in the comments below, and be sure to share any \u2018life hacks\u2019 of your own that have made your workplace a safer place for everyone!<\/p>\n

Encourage reverse parking\"life<\/a><\/h2>\n

If you have a car park at work, then why not encourage staff to reverse park? Of course this will depend on the layout of your car park, but in general reversing into a static parking bay is safer than reversing out into a road or car park, it helps to improve visibility and reduces the risk of collisions with traffic and pedestrians. If some of your workers are concerned about their parking abilities, you could also consider a driver development course<\/a>, specifically designed to help improve the all-round confidence and safety of driving.<\/p>\n

Be aware of the danger of personal phone chargers<\/h2>\n

A recent study<\/a> of phone chargers showed a sharp increase in the number of incidents being reported about faulty electrical goods, particularly fake, cheap and unbranded chargers \u2013 many of which fail to meet UK safety regulations and can lead to electric shock, injury and fires. Under the The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989<\/a>, all workplaces are legally obliged to ensure electrical equipment is \u2018maintained in a condition suitable for that use\u2019 \u2013 and as a result many workplaces spend a fortune ensuring their electrical equipment is PAT tested. By allowing employees to bring in untested chargers from home, you may be leaving your organisation open to unnecessary risks. As a compromise you might consider purchasing a few properly maintained \u2018company chargers\u2019 for everyone to use. Remember, the safest option is always to switch off the socket and pull the charger out when not in use.<\/p>\n

Read Full Article At Rospaworkplacesafety.com <\/a><\/p>\n

Related Training DVDs:<\/h2>\n
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Safety Audits Training DVD<\/h3>\n

\"life<\/a> Reminds employees about the goals of a safety audit, and how all workers should become involved. View Product<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Safety and Health Basic Training Video<\/h3>\n

\"life<\/a> Covers basic guidelines and best practices for safety in a variety of industrial workplaces. View Product<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Wellness and Fitness Training DVD<\/h3>\n

\"life<\/a> Show employees how small changes in lifestyles can produce big benefits. View Product<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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