Protection of Physical Safety
Workplace Factor 13
Each workplace has its own unique set of physical hazards, whether it’s noise, chemicals or ergonomics. It’s the proactive identification, assessment and control of these hazards that models positive protection of physical safety. Workplaces that take appropriate action to address physical hazards create a more psychologically safe workplace because employees are enabled to feel more safe, secure and engaged.
Here are resources related to protection of physical safety.
On the Agenda: Putting Protection of Physical Safety on the Agenda
On the Agenda offers a series of free workshop and facilitator tools that support all 13 workplace factors. Putting Protection of Physical Safety on the Agenda focuses on factor 13.
Posters Required in the Workplace
This helpful web page provides a list of posters that are required in the workplace and links to download each. This information ensures employers are aware of what they must post in the workplace by law, and educates workers on their rights and how to perform work safely.
Health and Safety Programs: OHS Answers Fact Sheets
This web page offers a collection of resources related to occupational health and safety, including protection of physical safety. Check out these resources to help you through the process of identifying, reporting and investigating hazards.
Small Business Centre
This web page provides tools to help small businesses navigate health and safety information. While it’s targeted towards small businesses, any organization can use it to learn more about requirements, gaps or concerns.