How to audit the safety of your greenhouse
Added on 24 February 2023
While your greenhouse may not seem as dangerous as construction sites or manufacturing operations, your business is still prone to many common risks, most of which can be reduced with the right protocols in place. More often than not, workplace injuries and accidents are the outcomes of minor issues that could have been identified by conducting a workplace safety audit.
Benefits of Performing Safety Audits
A safe workplace can run more efficiently and help you avoid work-related incidents and OSHA violations. Regularly occurring safety audits may help to offer measurable benefits to your business, as well as your employees, vendors, and customers, including:
- Improved workforce safety
- Fewer accidents, injuries, and illnesses
- Lower workers’ compensation costs
- Fewer legal liabilities
- Less regulatory uncertainty and compliance risk
- Improved efficiency and productivity
- Improved employee morale and retention
Plan Ahead Before Beginning Your Audit
It’s important to determine the focus of your safety audit and the team that will perform the audit before starting. Since an audit measures current practices against the current standards in your safety program, make sure you have the process documentation available for the tasks you’ll be auditing. It’s helpful to review any prior audit reports for safety recommendations to ensure your plan is working effectively.
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