Steps taken by the production manager to reduce risk.

Risk is any incident that can happen in the place of work when least expected and usually results to losses or injury to workers. It is always prudent that the manager assess the working environment and identify the risks most likely to be faced. Risk management is the scientific approach involved with quantifying the probability of an event occurring and the effects of the occurrence. Risk is an important part of every venture and no benefits would be gained by an entry does not take risks. Some practical approaches to alleviating the possibility of a risk happening and mitigation measures if and when a risk occurs are;

• Making sure all the workers use proper equipment and wear protective gear.
• Making sure that the place of work has a strategic exit point in case a risk occurs e.g. fire.
• Installing fire fighting equipment and making sure they are well maintained.
• Properly securing the production plant to prevent the risk of theft.
• Taking the relevant insurance cover to secure the assets.
• This measures coupled by creating awareness amongst the workers, rehearsing evacuation and first aid drills would go a long way in ensuring safety in the workplace is guaranteed. The manager should employ risk management strategies most relevant to his company.