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3 Simple Tips On Preventing Accidents At Work

Front line jobs  require lots of patience, a cheerful attitude and reliable--qualities that employers around the world look for. You will find a number of Filipino foreign workers in front line jobs like, but not limited to, food service and hospitality industries.  Filipino traits are just a perfect fit for these front line jobs. We have been tagged as 'the happy people' because we are always happy and smiling and jolly while at work.

Working in busy places like requires observing safety procedures to prevent untoward incidents that may lead to injuries while at work. Becoming injured will mean temporary halt of income. There's a famous ad: "Bawal Magkasakit". Getting injured entails being hospitalized and out-of-budget expenses like medication. Not all companies provide medical insurance to their employees.


1. Get Slip-Resistant Shoes

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In the restaurant's dining area, it is common to see wet floors from liquid spills, snow-melts and after mopping. In the kitchen, the slick and greasy floor. This is the most dangerous of the spills for you will never know how hard you will fall especially if you are carrying something heavy. Wearing a slip-resistant shoes will at least give you peace of mind than not wearing one.


2. Awareness Campaign
In 2010, the AHA changed the recommended sequence to deliver chest compressions before airway opening and rescue breathing.

Especially when handling chemicals, make sure that you have goggles and gloves on. Read the labels or review your company's manual regarding handling of highly corrosive chemicals. You can protect yourself by being informed.

3. Stress Management

Make sure that when you go to work, you are well rested physically and mentally. If you will be working early morning, make sure you don't stay too late at night. You always hear that if you have problems at home, leave it where you left it. It is always important to stay focus on your job to avoid making mistakes. Stress management in a work place is important. Companies invest time and money to making sure that employees are kept engaged and motivated. You can see this in the form of rewards programs, incentives and others. So if your company has one, it will be good to join one. Having a break on the routine helps in rejuvenating that vigor and tenacity that is in you.

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