Create a formal safety policy to help reduce emergencies in the workplace

Having a safety policy in place for your business creates a foundation for the safety program you establish. Making sure that each employee understands what you expect of him dramatically reduces the incidence of workplace accidents. Even if you choose to discuss your workplace safety policy with all of your employees at one time, a written safety policy is something your workers can always refer to for clarification.

I recommend: The Workplace Safety Store offers software specifically designed for the development of customized accident prevention and workplace emergency action plans. Zeraware specializes in software for managing workplace safety plans, determining the root cause of accidents for future prevention and tracking and documenting workplace accidents.

Equip your employees with the ability to respond to minor workplace accidents

Relatively minor injuries, like minor burns and cuts, can occur in virtually any workplace. Although most employers require employees to see a doctor in the event of an accident, you must, according to OSHA, provide easily accessible first aid supplies for your workers.

I recommend: CPR Savers and First Aid Supply, a wholesaler, can meet all your first aid supply needs. They sell eye wash stations, CPR kits, defibrillators and well-stocked first aid kits for the workplace. National Safety Compliance features first aid products that meet OSHA specifications.

Prepare for workplace emergency and accidents caused by hazardous materials

Hazardous materials, including chemicals, volatile cleaning compounds and combustible substances, can cause serious injury to your employees and your business property. While a sound safety plan can prevent unnecessary chemical spills and other accidental releases of hazardous materials, you must have the proper equipment to properly handle such workplace accidents.

I recommend: Best Value Supply, Inc. sells a variety of Hazmat spill kits. Dawg, Inc. offers a good selection of products for emergency preparedness in the workplace, including oil spill kits and spill absorbents and neutralizers.