How can accidents in the workplace be prevented? List and describe five ways

What will be an ideal response?

Answer: To prevent accidents in the workplace you can do many things. You can reduce unsafe conditions, reduce unsafe acts, use screening to reduce unsafe acts, use posters and propaganda, provide safety training, use incentives and positive reinforcement, emphasize top-management commitment, foster a culture of safety, establish a safety policy, set specific loss control goals, conduct regular safety and health inspections, organize a safety committee and protect vulnerable workers. In choosing five of the above the student needs to expand on them to demonstrate understanding of what they mean.