There are things that just happen and accidents at work are one of them. Accidents happen everywhere. No place is an exception. You can see it happen in a work place, in your home, on the road, while riding a bicycle and sometimes even while walking. No one expects to have accidents happen to them. When we work, we expect our office to be safe. Nevertheless mishaps do happen. There may be external circumstances at play or your own negligence. But you can avoid some mishaps from happening only if you follow some rules and guidelines. Here are a few simple tips with which you can avoid accidents at your workplace.

If your job involves hazardous activities, be on the alert. Let us take a small example - construction workers have to be careful while working on roofs. Safety equipment like helmets has to be worn the whole time. Do not worry about your looks when working under dangerous situations. Wear those huge goggles while welding, even if it looks silly. Safety equipment has to be provided by the management and should be available to all at all times.

As a worker you can suggest various ways to make the workplace safe. In fact, it is your duty to do so. Furthermore it is the duty of the employer to listen to you. Implementing your suggestions will help avoid litigations against them. The primary duty of the employer is to provide secure surroundings. They should build the office according to standardized safety rules. Fire alarm should be installed in the building.

Report faulty equipment at once to the concerned authorities. Take good care of any machinery that you use. Dust them, oil them and clean them often. Have them serviced regularly. It would help if visual aids for safety rules are set up all over the office. Attractive and funny posters should do the trick. This will first teach the employees about office safety, then remind and encourage them to follow it.

Employers can promote awareness by awarding "employee of the month" to safety conscious workers. It will make the employee feel special and motivate others to follow safety rules. Each one of you can become the "best employee" by learning everything about the job and by following safety guidelines. Teach and persuade your fellow workers to do the same.

The next one is a health tip as well as for your safety. Do not smoke while working. Even if you do smoke make sure there is an ashtray nearby. Stub out any lighted cigarettes. This will prevent any fire hazards. Do not drink. It might hinder your attentiveness. There is a time to party and a time to work.

The last and the best tip ever are to exercise and keep fit. Make sure you get your eight hours of sleep everyday. Eat a healthy breakfast and report for work. Then you can concentrate on your job and prevent accidents at work due to your negligence. Abiding by the above guidelines, you can avoid mishaps and ugly compensation fights away.