Any kind of job has a certain risk. We all know that. From people falling down the stairs, accidentally pouring a cup of very hot coffee all over themselves, falling from the fifteenth floor to the ground floor, any accident can happen at any time of the day. Even at a simple desk job, you can get hurt and may become disabled. How much more if you are working in a high-risk and life-threatening job? The odds of getting hurt are higher and accidents can happen as much as we would not like them to. Even a temporary disability can affect the life of a person and the people around them, particularly their families. They are the ones who are going to be affected by the changes firsthand.

This is not to make anxious about everything and trying to prophesize bad luck. It is just a warning and a simple message that our life and body is precious and we need to take care of them. We work to live the life we want, but we do not want to work ourselves to an early death. It is very important to stay healthy for us to keep working on our jobs and our life. We may not be able to create risk-free environments but we can always take care of ourselves by doing the following:

• Always follow rules and regulations

The first and cardinal rule of creating a reduced risk environment is to follow the rules and regulations of the workplace. There are so many people who get fired everyday just because they violated the company’s rules. Most especially, safety regulations should be the most important rules to follow because they involve the lives of other people. If these rules are not followed it could lead to catastrophic consequences. So many people lose their lives every day just because they did not follow the safety protocol of the place they were working on. It could also cost the company because of the damages, hospitalization, lawyer fees, fines and etc. That is why in every place where lives are stake, the first thing you see before you enter is the safety rules and regulations before entering the premises. It is for the safety and security of both the company and the person themselves.

• Create camaraderie in the working environment

Ok, hear me out. This might not sound pleasant to the ears but it is true. Having a safe and happy working environment includes your coworkers and even your boss. Being someone who likes his on time and can work alone on anything is good. It means that you are a strong independent individual who can face the challenges of your working condition. However, teamwork is needed to improve the working environment. You might like working alone and closing yourself off in the office but you are not contributing anything to the team. Your ideas and hard work are evident to everyone but your people skills are also very important. This shows how you deal with other people in the best way possible and can be crucial in the workplace. However, one exception could be that if it is not really a good environment for you. Maybe it is time for you to leave and change your pace. After all, go to where you are welcomed and you will be happier.

• Do not bring personal issue at work and vice versa

Now this is the where the part where it can destroy both your career and family life. We face problems everyday that is inevitable and is a part of our growing experience. These situations prepare us to face tougher times and decisions in the future. These help us grow and become better individuals if we overcome these problems. That being said, we need to separate our personal issues and work issues since they are usually not related at all. In your work, money is involved can be very stressful to deal with on a daily basis. You might have a personal crisis back home and you cannot concentrate anymore. It is understandable that you stress out on these things because it shows how important these are to you.  However, if you misplace these and you vent it out on a different setting then it could mean a bad thing. You might be accused of bringing your own personal problems in the workplace or your family might make an issue out of it because your work should not discuss at the dinner table. This could create rifts that sometimes can never be repaired. On the other hand, if it is a family business then it is another thing entirely.

• Be happy with what you do

Last but not the least, it is very important for us to enjoy what we are doing. Have you ever experienced that you are forced to do something unpleasant but you have no other choice? It derails the quality of your work and your stress levels are increased. All of us may never have our dream jobs and not all situations are ideal, but it is good to be happy with what we have for now. As long as you stay physically and psychologically healthy in the workplace with a wage that could help you and your family survive, then you might want to stay. However, this is easier said because finding the perfect workplace for you can be a tough challenge.

Having a safe workplace is something everyone strives for, but sometimes accidents are really unavoidable. There are so many things in our life which is out of our control. The government has their own policies to protect the employees and help them in times of need. If you were hurt at work, there is certain compensation and benefits which help you recover from them. However, sometimes we need to fight for these rights. You might want to consult a lawyer for the extent and coverage of these benefits. We need to protect ourselves for our own peace of mind.