Norfolk Safety Solutions

Safety is something we should always be thinking about. At work, at school, at home or even when we are driving. But we don't always think about safety when we are out for a walk, getting groceries, pumping gas at the gas station and many many other day to day situations. The reality is that no matter what we are doing or where we are, we can be subject to unsafe conditions. Think about the possibility of being attacked by someone. The possibility is real.....

In the safety world, we follow what is known as the "Hierarchy of Control" to attempt to mitigate hazards and injury. The Hierarchy of Control is depicted as an inverted triangle with five sections, as shown below.

Workplace violence, discrimination and harassment continue to be a focus area in 2024.  Many cases related to WVD&H continue to make the news.  Are we identifying the risks associated with WVD&H properly and fully?

There are 13 factors, known as psychosocial factors, that affect the mental health of people in the workplace. These factors impact workers' psychological responses to work and work conditions which can lead to mental health conditions.  The factors not only include the way work is carried out, but also affect the context in which work occurs.  This is inclusive of relationships and interactions with managers and supervisors, coworkers and customers.