--- title: 4 practices to prioritize workplace safety description: Learn essential practices for enhancing workplace safety, from emergency planning to hazard identification, to ensure a secure environment for employees. image: https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/HR%20Matters%20workplace%20safety%20graphic@1x.png --- [![Bukaty Companies logo](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/BukatyCompanies_April2016/layout/bukaty-logo-2015.png)](https://bukaty.com/) - [About Us](https://www.bukaty.com/about-us) - [Contact Us](https://www.bukaty.com/contact-us) - [Employee Benefits](https://www.bukaty.com/employee-benefits) - [Strategic Planning](https://www.bukaty.com/employee-benefits/strategic-planning) - [Data Analytics](https://www.bukaty.com/employee-benefits/data-analytics) - [Pharmacy Cost Control](https://www.bukaty.com/employee-benefits/pharmacy-cost-control) - [Disease Management & Wellness](https://www.bukaty.com/employee-benefits/disease-management-wellness) - [Technology Integration](https://www.bukaty.com/employee-benefits/technology-integration) - 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Even traditional office environments face risks, from slips and falls to severe weather and fire emergencies. Employers can reduce these risks by prioritizing safety practices. 1\. Emergency action planning Develop clear response plans and procedures for severe weather, fires and other emergencies relevant to your location. Identify evacuation routes, designated shelter areas and employee notification procedures. Ensuring employees know how to respond before an emergency occurs is crucial to supporting a safe workplace. 2\. Equip your workforce Maintain accessible first-aid supplies and consider installing automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for medical emergencies. If your workplace provides portable fire extinguishers for employee use, ensure they are readily accessible, properly mounted, clearly identified and maintained according to [OSHA requirements](https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.157?). 3\. Identify and correct common office hazards Regularly inspect your workspace and address everyday hazards before they cause injuries. Keep walkways, exits and stairways clear of boxes, cords and other obstructions. Inspect electrical cords, avoid overloaded outlets and replace faulty equipment. 4\. Follow OSHA recordkeeping and reporting requirements Employers must understand and follow applicable OSHA requirements for workplace injury and illness documentation and reporting.  - Maintain required records: Determine whether your business must maintain OSHA Forms 300, 300A and 301 based on company size, industry and applicable exemptions. - Document workplace injuries: Establish a process for employees and supervisors to report incidents promptly and determine whether an injury or illness is recordable. - Know reporting deadlines: Understand OSHA requirements for reporting severe injuries, including fatalities, inpatient hospitalizations, amputations and losses of an eye. 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