Read and follow directions for proper use of electrical appliances. Management can help prevent burn injuries by increasing worker awareness and making burn safety a key part of job training. Provide warning labels in other languages for non-English speaking employees. Use unambiguous warning labels and easy to understand pictorial warning labels for non-readers on all hazardous equipment. Information from these investigations can increase awareness of hazards and provide data for safety training.
Every worker deserves a safe workplace.
Unfortunately, injuries do occur by commission and omission. Increase employee awareness of the dangers through thorough orientation and ongoing safety training. Employers should involve employees in planning and conducting safety programs and training.