1. Recognize the hazard
You know that feeling you sometimes get in the pit of your stomach when something doesn’t seem quite right? Learn to follow it! While some hazards are easy to spot, there are many hidden hazards that fly under the radar, such as faulty equipment or machinery. You should report all potential hazards as soon as you sense that something is wrong.
2. Report the hazard
Reporting a workplace hazard is the only way the problem can get fixed. After all, your boss isn’t a mind reader. How can something get fixed if he/she doesn’t even know about it? By reporting a hazard you’ll not only be protecting yourself, you’ll also be protecting your co-workers.
3. Remove or resolve the hazard
Once you report a hazard, it’s up to your boss to ensure that the problem gets resolved. This can include everything from adding a protective metal guard, to the installation of proper ventilation; it varies from situation to situation. If the problem isn’t properly addressed, you have the right to refuse to work.
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