The environment people work in.
WHAT TO PROVIDE
Clean drinking water Sanitary facilities, sufficient and maintained Washing facilities Somewhere to take breaks Adequate lighting Ventilation Reasonable temperature, as far as practicable
WHY WATER AND SANITATION FIRST
They are basic, frequently inadequate, and their absence affects health directly.
WHAT LIGHTING AFFECTS
Whether work can be done safely and accurately.
WHERE IT MATTERS MOST
Stairs, walkways, work areas and anywhere with moving equipment.
WHAT VENTILATION AFFECTS
Removal of fumes, dust and heat.
WHAT HEAT REQUIRES IN HOT CONDITIONS
Access to water Shade or cooling Rest breaks Adjusted work in extreme conditions
WHY HEAT DESERVES ATTENTION
Heat illness develops quickly and it can be fatal.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR
Workers in direct sun for extended periods Enclosed spaces without ventilation Work near hot processes
WHAT HOUSEKEEPING REQUIRES
Walkways clear Spills cleaned immediately Materials stored safely Waste removed Cables managed
WHY IT MATTERS MORE THAN IT APPEARS
Slips, trips and falls on the level are among the commonest injuries.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
That housekeeping is someone's responsibility, continuously.
WHAT TO CHECK
The workplace, walking it regularly.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Conditions that have deteriorated gradually.
WHY GRADUALLY
People stop noticing what changes slowly.
