New Hire Orientation - General Industry: Walking and Working Surfaces (Course)

This course focuses on cultivating an awareness of workplace hazards associated with movement and spatial considerations. Participants will explore the expansive nature of their workstations, recognizing potential slipping, tripping, and falling hazards that extend beyond traditional boundaries. The course underscores the importance of identifying environmental factors, poorly lit areas, heights, and traffic zones, and emphasizes the need for immediate action in addressing disorganization and untidiness in the workplace. Through discussions, walk-throughs, and action plans, participants will develop skills to proactively identify, flag, and mitigate workplace hazards. Develop the ability to recognize potential slipping, tripping, and falling hazards in various workplace environments, including factors like rain, moisture, dirt, mud, and poor lighting. Identify safety measures required for work at heights and in traffic-heavy areas, including the installation of guardrails or fall protection systems and routine inspection for potential hazards. Describe how to conduct workplace walk-throughs, flag major hazards, and engage in discussions to develop action plans, fostering a proactive approach to address disorganization and untidiness.