Occupational health and safety are key aspects of any industrial facility. One of the most important issues we face when designing a space is the appropriate designation of areas related to safety, first aid, and occupational health. Appropriate zones, such as Cleanliness Corners, Safety Corners, and First Aid Points, are crucial to ensuring safe working conditions. It's crucial that these zones are clearly visible, easily accessible to employees, and clearly designated, for example, with paths marked with a single, distinctive color. 

 

Safety Corners

Safety Corners are specially designated areas on the production floor or in a warehouse where information, policies, and procedures regarding safe work are posted. Their presence influences many key parameters of plant operation.

 

Increasing Security Awareness 

Safety Corners provide a central location where employees can access information on safe work practices, emergency procedures, signage, and other safety-related topics. This allows employees to become more aware of potential hazards and how to avoid them.

Minimizing the Risk of Accidents 

Access to safety information and guidelines helps minimize the risk of accidents and injuries. Employees have the opportunity to review this information regularly, allowing them to more effectively absorb and adhere to safety procedures.

Action in Emergency Situations 

Safety Corners provide emergency procedures and first aid supplies, such as first aid kits, gloves, bandages, and an AED. Employees have access to essential information and equipment, allowing them to respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies.

 

First Aid Points

First Aid Points are a solution that can be implemented wherever there's a lot of space available. While health and safety corners are a minimalist solution, installing a first aid point allows for an entire area dedicated to safety and emergency procedures. 

 

Quick Access to Medical Assistance 

First Aid Stations are located in easily accessible and strategic locations, enabling a quick response in the event of a medical emergency. This can be crucial to saving the life and health of an injured employee.

Increasing Employee Safety 

The presence of first aid points gives employees a sense of security – they know that they have access to the necessary supplies and medical assistance if necessary.

Compliance with Safety Regulations and Standards 

The presence of appropriately equipped first aid stations complies with workplace safety regulations and standards. The company complies with legal requirements, and employees are confident that the company cares about their safety and health.

 

Cleanliness Corners

Cleanliness Corners, while not directly related to safety, are a key part of 5S practices in industrial enterprises. They are specially designated areas where tools and supplies needed for cleaning and maintaining order in a production hall or warehouse are stored. 

 

Organization and Order 

Cleaning Corners allow for the organization and concentration of cleaning tools in one place. This means employees don't waste time searching for needed items and makes the cleaning process more efficient.

Security 

A clean and tidy workspace reduces the risk of trips, falls, and other accidents related to improper storage of tools and cleaning materials. Cleaning corners allow for the proper arrangement of these items, which in turn contributes to increased employee safety.

Saving time 

Easily accessible cleaning tools allow for faster and more efficient cleaning tasks. This, in turn, saves valuable employee time that can be spent on more productive activities.

 

In summary, cleanrooms, safety corners, and first aid stations play a crucial role in industrial facilities. Their excellent visibility, easy access, and color-coded paths allow employees to quickly locate and use health and safety-related elements. Implementing these zones contributes to increased workplace safety, minimizes the risk of accidents and injuries, and builds a safety culture within the company. It's an investment that benefits both employees and the entire organization.