Workplace Safety
Workplace safety & health is a category of management responsibility in places of employment.
Office injuries are extremely dangerous situations because of the lawsuits that can evolve. In office areas, trips and falls are the number one cause of injury, and can be easily prevented. There are many different workplace safety measures to prevent yourself from getting injured in the office. They include:
1. 
Understand the risks. Once you know the particular hazards of your job or workplace, you can take steps to reduce your risk of work-related injury or illness.
2. Reduce workplace stress. Common causes include long hours, heavy workload, job insecurity and conflicts with coworkers or bosses. Stress can lead to depression, sleeping difficulties and problems with concentration.
3. Take regular breaks. Staying fresh and alert will help you avoid injury. Schedule the most difficult tasks of each day for times when your concentration is best, such as first thing in the morning.
4. Avoid stooping or twisting. Use ergonomically designed furniture and equipment or rearrange your work area so that everything you need is within easy reach.
5. Use mechanical aids whenever possible. Instead of trying to lift or carry a heavy object, use a wheelbarrow, conveyor belt, crane.
6. Protect your back. If you do need to pick up and carry heavy loads, keep the load close to your body and lift with your thigh1 muscles.
7. Wear protective equipment to suit the task. If worn correctly, gear such as earplugs, earmuffs, hard hat, safety goggles, gloves or full-face mask can dramatically reduce your risk of injury.
8. Stay sober. Alcohol and drugs are a contributing factor in around three per cent of workplace fatalities.
9. Talk over any concerns. Your employer or human resources manager need to be informed about hazards and risks. Your employer is legally obliged to ensure a safe working environment.
10. Know your rights. Organisations can offer information and advice on workplace safety issues.
Staying healthy and safe at work is important. No matter what your job, it is important to reduce your risks of injury and illness at work.
The workplace, just like anywhere else, can be a dangerous place if you are not careful. The key is to use your natural senses, so that you can avoid any potentially dangerous situations. Of course, if any injuries do occur at the office, or in the workplace, be sure to report them immediately, and seek help. There may also be some form of legal action that you can take if you feel that it is necessary.
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4. Comprehension:
A) Match the words from (a) with the words from (b) according to the text.
A) b)
1) management
2) stay
3) office
4) trips and
5) workplace safety
6) to prevent yourself from
7) take steps to
8) avoid
9) avoid
a) responsibility
b) stooping
c) injuries
d) sober
e) getting injured
f) reduce your risk
g) injury or burnout
h) falls
i) measures
