Workstation Ergonomics
- Comfortable Workspaces: Provide artisans with adjustable, ergonomically designed workstations to minimize physical strain, especially during long hours spent on intricate designs.
- Rotating Tasks: Implement task rotation schedules to reduce repetitive strain on hands and wrists, a common issue in handicraft production.
Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Gloves and Masks: Ensure workers handling materials such as dyes, paints, or adhesives wear gloves to prevent skin irritation and masks to protect against inhaling harmful substances.
Ventilation
- Ventilation Management: Maintain proper ventilation systems to control dust from materials like fabric, wood, or natural fibers, ensuring a healthy workspace.
Safe Use of Tools and Equipment
- Tool Maintenance: Regularly inspect and maintain hand tools such as needles, cutting blades, and machinery to prevent accidents.
- Training: Provide thorough training to artisans on the correct use of cutting tools, weaving looms, and production machinery.
Employee Training and Safety Awareness
- Regular Workshops: Organize workshops on safety practices, including tool handling, emergency first aid, and fire response.
- Visible Safety Information: Display safety instructions and hazard warnings prominently in local languages for clear communication.
Waste Disposal
- Proper Disposal of Materials: Develop a waste management system to safely dispose of materials like fabric scraps, dyes, and chemical residues.
- Recycling Initiatives: Promote the recycling of unused materials to minimize waste and encourage sustainable practices.
Emergency Procedures and First Aid
- First Aid Kits: Ensure well-stocked first aid kits are easily accessible in all sections of the workspace, and train designated staff in basic first aid.
- Emergency Contacts: Display emergency contact numbers, including those for local medical facilities, prominently throughout the workspace.
