Why its important to implement
Safety clothing and steel-capped boots protect against welding hazards, grinding debris, sharp edges, heavy equipment, and chemical spills in workshops.
Sharp Edge and Cut Prevention
Additionally, there can be offcut panels that have sharp edges and good safety clothing, and shoes will minimise deep cuts on the leg's hands and feet.
Heavy Equipment and Foot Protection
With many heavy pieces of equipment being used and around the workshop and vehicles moving close to people there is a high chance of damage to feet if they are not protected with steel capped boots.
Chemical Spill Protection
In the paint shop safety clothing is very important as a first line or defence against chemical spills resulting in skin damage.
Welding and Grinding Safety
In the body shop, welding and grinding procedures are carried out that can cause damage to the skin, this can happen even when working near another work bay and being struck by grinding metal or harmful UV light from welding machines.
Workshop Hazard Protection
There are many dangers in a body shop that can be protected by specific safety clothing and shoes.
Business Impact
Reduces legal liability claims and compensation costs. Protects business sustainability from safety equipment provision requirements.
Business Sustainability
The business is exposed to claims if safety equipment is not provided or part of the company policy to entry to the workshop.
Profit
If the business loses against a claim for compensation the business will lose revenue.
action steps
Procure safety clothing and shoes, establish policy requirements, ensure production manager enforces usage.
Safety Clothing Enforcement
Production manager should always check and enforce the wearing of safety clothes and shoes.
Safety Equipment Procurement
Purchase safety clothes and shoes and provide them for staff or stipulate that it is a policy that all staff must purchase safety items before being able to work.
Related tasks
Milestone:
08: Implement Health & Safety Procedures