Frequently Asked Questions About Workplace Safety
Fire safety, first aid and incident reporting — as a knowledge base
This page answers the questions employees ask most often about safety at work. Use it as a quick reference: find your question, read the short answer and follow the link to the full procedure of your company. Replace the general advice with your own rules and contacts.
General questions
— Who is responsible and where to find information
Who is responsible for safety at work?
Everyone. The company provides safe conditions, equipment and training; employees follow procedures, use protective equipment and report hazards.
Where can I find the safety rules?
In the safety section of the intranet and on the notice board on every floor. Your manager will walk you through the rules for your workplace on your first day.
Do I need safety training if I work in an office?
Yes. Office work has its own risks: fire, electrical equipment, slips and trips, and the strain of long hours at a computer.
What should I do if I notice a hazard?
Make the area safe if you can do it without risk — for example, put up a warning sign next to a spill — and report it to your manager or through the reporting form.
Fire safety
— Preventing fires and leaving the building safely
Four topics come up most often. Click the markers for short answers.
| Sign | Shape and color | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Warning | Yellow triangle | Be careful: a hazard ahead |
| Prohibition | Red circle with a slash | Do not do this |
| Mandatory | Blue circle | You must do this, e.g. wear protection |
| Emergency | Green square | First aid, emergency exit, assembly point |
First aid
— What to do in the first minutes
Press a clean bandage on the wound to stop the bleeding. For deep cuts, keep pressing and call for help.
1
Make the area safe
Remove the hazard or keep people away from it.
2
Give help
Provide first aid or call a trained first-aider and, if needed, emergency services.
3
Report
Inform your manager as soon as possible.
4
Record
Fill in the incident form the same day while details are fresh.
5
Review
The safety team finds the cause and agrees on measures to prevent it.