Client Right #7 & Minimizing threatening or hazardous situations in the workplace
Client Right # 7: "A right to physical exercise and recreational opportunities."
When it comes to safety in the workplace it is everyone's responsibility to observe and identify if something needs to be replaced, moved or fixed to prevent a possible injury.
What does FOD stand for? A foreign object debris (a substance, debris, loose hardware, or article alien to a vehicle or system which could potentially cause damage.)
Let's all strive for positive thinking in the work field. An example would be: "Let me clean up this mess before someone gets hurt." This is a great example of observing what is around you to potentially help prevent something bad from happening. An example of negative thinking is: "I did not leave it there; I did not do it that is not my mess." This type of thinking will always hurt someone directly or indirectly. If we all work together as a team we can be a part of the solution when it comes to minimizing hazardous situations.
In this month's blog please discuss/comment below what are some things you can look out for and what you can do to help ensure everyone's safety inside the homes.
Keep walkways and common areas clear, remove anything that could cause someone to trip or fall, and make sure residents’ rooms remain clean and organized.
Report any issues with damaged furniture, appliances, windows, or cabinets as soon as you notice them so they can be addressed before they become bigger problems or lead to an incident.
To ensure safety inside the home, key focus areas include checking smoke alarms, managing tripping hazards, and securing harmful items.
Cleaning up and following these guidelines is all staff's responsibility
if you see a mess, spill or a tripping hazard you should pick it up right away even if you did not make the mess
clean as you go
keep hazardous items and sharp items locked and stored away
anything that may seem unsafe to you or something that is broken should be reported right away
In the work place you need to be looking around and see if you need to lock up things or clean it up,for safety for every one,
FOD: (Foreign Object Debris)
I always try to be aware of my surroundings, cleaning up hazards when I see them, and report anything unsafe. Taking responsibility and working as a team helps keep everyone safe. especially my clients that they are number one priority