Chapter -13
Health, Safety and
Security at
Workplace
Health
Health of an employee is the state of
the physical, mental and social well
being.
• Cleanliness at the workplace is mandatory.
• Proper air conditioning.
• A properly filtered water facility must be available
for the employees of the company.
• A food cafeteria must provide the fresh and good
quality food for the employees.
• A clean washroom facility
Safety
The work environment of the organisation
must be safe. It must be free from hazards
and risk.
A hazard is the something that can cause harm to
the people.
A risk is a probability of causing harm to the people.
A proper safety guidelines must be prepared by the
company and it should be strictly followed.
At regular intervals of time, the safety procedures
must be practised by employees.
Safety
• A proper safety guidelines must be
prepared by the company and it should
be strictly followed.
• At regular intervals of time, the safety
procedures must be practised by
employees.
Security
Every employee working in an organisation must feel that
they are secured in the company campus. Security is a kind
of freedom from any potential harm.
Security ensures the safety of the people working in the organisation.
• Every organisation must have separate security department.
This department should be responsible for various security
such as personal safety, computer system safety, electrical
safety, transport safety and other equipment safety.
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Security
The proper security procedures will reduce
liabilities, insurance and compensation for
organisation. This will increase the business
revenue and will reduce the operational
charges of the company.
Policies and Procedures
for Health, Safety and
Security
Prepared by Department of Information Technology
(DoIT)
Definition
• A health, safety and security policy is a written
statement by an employer stating the company’s
commitment for the protection of the health,
safety and security of employees and to the
public.
• The government has a specific section mentioned
in their company laws, which states the minimum
requirements to be followed for health, safety and
security programme.
• It clearly indicates the company’s
commitment for their employee’s health
Reasons for and safety;
• It shows the performance of the business
Health, Safety and the safety performance are
and Security compatible with each other;
Programs or • It clearly state that the company is not
only doing the business for profits but it is
Policies in taking care of all its stake holders.
Workplace • The accountability of every one working
for the company is outlined for the
workplace health, safety and security;
• Company can comply national policy on
Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) of
Government of India;
• Injuries and illness of the employees is
prevented through such policy.
Policy of an IT •Provide enough resources to help improve
company may safety and health at work all the time.
contain the
following OH&S •Follow all safety and health laws that apply
clauses. to the company, and aim to do even better
than just meeting the basic requirements.
•Set clear safety goals and check regularly
to see if the company is meeting them.
•Focus on preventing accidents, injuries,
Policy of an IT
company may illnesses, and always work on improving
contain the safety processes.
following OH&S
•Make sure everyone understands safety
clauses.
and health rules, and train staff at all levels
to take care of their safety responsibilities.
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Workplace
Safety
Hazards
Physical • It is the risks arising from the
physical work environment – floors,
Hazards facilities, walls, and ceilings.
• Physical hazards could also mean
working with machinery and
electricity operated machines.
Falling Off Heights, Slipping
and Tripping
• Oil spills, dust must be immediately cleaned.
• Keep the moving area clean and clutter free.
• Floors must be clean and dry,
• Wear non slippery footwear.
• Workplace must be proper ventilated to
receive light.
• all damaged equipment, stairways and light
fixtures are repaired immediately.
Electrical Hazards
• Employees must be provided basic knowledge
of using electrical equipment and common
problems.
• Employees must also be provided instructions
about electrical safety, such as keeping water
and food items away from electrical equipment.
• Electrical technician and engineers should carry
out routine inspections of all wiring to make
sure there are no damaged or broken wires.
Fire Hazards
• Maintenance of safety equipment must be
taken care of regularly.
• Smoke alarm must be placed at a proper
intervals.
• Keep workplace a non- smoking zone.
• Employees should be aware of all emergency
exits, including fire escape routes, of the
office building and also the locations of fire
extinguishers and alarms.
Health Hazards
• Maintenance of safety equipment must be
taken care of regularly.
• Smoke alarm must be placed at a proper
intervals.
• Keep workplace a non- smoking zone.
• Employees should be aware of all emergency
exits, including fire escape routes, of the
office building and also the locations of fire
extinguishers and alarms.
Selecting
visual aids
Enhancing your presentation
Effective delivery techniques
This is a powerful tool in public Effective body language enhances
speaking. It involves varying pitch, your message, making it more
tone, and volume to convey impactful and memorable:
emotion, emphasize points, and • Meaningful eye contact
maintain interest:
• Purposeful gestures
• Pitch variation
• Maintain good posture
• Tone inflection
• Control your expressions
• Volume control
Navigating Q&A sessions
1. Know your material in Maintaining composure during the
advance Q&A session is essential for
2. Anticipate common questions projecting confidence and
authority. Consider the following
3. Rehearse your responses tips for staying composed:
• Stay calm
• Actively listen
• Pause and reflect
• Maintain eye contact
Speaking impact
Your ability to communicate effectively
will leave a lasting impact on your
audience
Effectively communicating involves not
only delivering a message but also
resonating with the experiences, values,
and emotions of those listening
Dynamic delivery
Learn to infuse Metric
Measuremen
Target Actual
energy into your t
delivery to leave a Audience # of
lasting impression 150 120
attendance attendees
One of the goals of Engagement
Minutes 60 75
effective duration
communication is Q&A # of
to motivate your 10 15
interaction questions
audience
Positive Percentage
90 95
feedback (%)
Rate of
Percentage
information 80 85
(%)
retention
Final tips &
Seek feedback
Reflect on performance
takeaways
Explore new techniques • Consistent rehearsal
Set personal goals • Strengthen your familiarity
Iterate and adapt • Refine delivery style
• Pacing, tone, and emphasis
• Timing and transitions
• Aim for seamless, professional delivery
• Practice audience
• Enlist colleagues to listen & provide
feedback
Speaking engagement metrics
Impact factor Measurement Target Achieved
Audience
Percentage (%) 85 88
interaction
Knowledge
Percentage (%) 75 80
retention
Post-presentation
Average rating 4.2 4.5
surveys
Referral rate Percentage (%) 10 12
Collaboration
# of opportunities 8 10
opportunities
Thank you
Brita Tamm
502-555-0152
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