Prevention of occupational risks in today's environment

The prevention of occupational risks is advancing in terms of means and specifications, but it is still relevant. Our company helps to optimise the coordination of business activities thanks to our CAE platform to update risk prevention procedures and ensure compliance.

The importance of occupational risk prevention

Prevention is essential to work every day without fear and feeling part of a safe and comfortable environment. In an environment of shared well-being, productivity even increases. Thanks to regulated prevention practices on a day-to-day basis, and sporadic ones such as check-ups, we can say that we have a safe working environment.

The challenges of OHS and digital transformation

Today, digital transformation has led many companies to diversify their activities. On the one hand, many activities have been automated and no longer require the active intervention of an employee. On the other hand, some companies offer mixed working hours, with a mix of working from home and on-site work.

Although today's world is moving towards remote and digital working, there are still risks at all times. Remember that, according to the law, even injuries during some car journeys are considered to be accidents at work.

Common problems in this area

The coordination of business activities is useful to detect failures and dissonances in the strategy for the prevention of occupational risks. No matter how clear the concepts are, day-to-day business is governed by convenience. For some, this means relaxing the attention that is paid to OHS.

Some of these issues relate to not identifying risks in tasks that are done on a daily basis. They are so routine that any hazards, however small, are overlooked. The same is true in certain areas of the company, such as outdoor areas. These areas are rarely taken into consideration when thinking about potential risks, but they are legally part of the company for all intents and purposes.

Other areas where some companies are experiencing problems are ergonomics or lighting. After spending long hours in uncomfortable postures (due to poor chairs) or working in undesirable lighting, bodily impairments can occur.

Documentary management is essential for accountability

In companies, there are different people in charge of enforcing prevention legislation. Even if you have the necessary physical prevention measures in place to carry out the business activity, sometimes these are not used. Then, it is time to sort out responsibilities by tracing in the documentation who is the last person in charge of enforcing the measures. This explains why the formal aspect is so important in this aspect of prevention.

If you are concerned about occupational risk prevention and want to streamline its management, dokify is your ally.

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