Conservation biology is the management of nature and of Earth's biodiversity with the aim of protecting species, their habitats, and ecosystems from excessive rates of extinction and the erosion of biotic interactions. It is an interdisciplinary subject drawing on natural and social sciences, and the practice of natural resource management.
By following set protocols and identifying potential risks, you can reduce the number of accidents and make the workplace safer. 1  1. Identify any potential risks in your workplace environment. 2  2. Clearly mark all potentially dangerous areas with signage approved by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Employers must train workers in hazard recognition and the care and safe use of equipment such as ladders and scaffolds, and fall protection systems. 1  OSHA has provided numerous resources which are publicly available on its website at www.osha.gov. Employers can use these resources during toolbox talks to train their employees on safe practices to avoid falls in construction. Falls can be prevented when employees understand proper set up and safe use of equipment.