Accident prevention for the workplace
Throughout this unit, and indeed your career, you will hear and be reminded of your ‘DUTY OF CARE’. As we discussed previously, this applies to every aspect of your job and is the main focus when it comes to accident prevention.
You are responsible for what happens as a result of your actions. In most countries YOU can be fined if your carelessness results in another person being hurt or even killed.
How can we protect ourselves and others? There are several ways to prevent or
reduce the risk of injury and illness at work.