Top Tips in Creating a Safe Workplace

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The workplace is the place where workers spend most of their time. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has made workplaces unbearable. So how does your company provide a safe work environment for these employees?

Although there are many ways, one of the best things you can do is encourage open dialogue with your workers on what safety means to them- then provide solutions according to their needs. Other means include the following:

Undertake a Risk-Assessment

If you’re reading this, then the chances are that you’ll have to carry out a risk assessment in your business. This assessment ensures your organization is safer than many others around town without any up-front investment from management.

Moreover, it ensures the establishment’s environment is safer for staff, customers, and visitors with limited time investment. These measures include looking out for hazards like tripping hazards; gaps in flooring, wall, or ceiling tiles that can be unsightly and cause injuries. Luckily, the concrete tape can cover any chips on the wall or floor.

Observe Hygiene Practice

All employees should practice good hygiene. This practice includes washing hands thoroughly with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds before eating, after touching the nose or mouth while sneezing or coughing, and after using the toilet. Alternatively, they can apply hand sanitizer to their hands. Employees should also avoid sharing drinking cups, shaking hands, and being near sick colleagues.

Social Distancing of Workstations

It is crucial to have an adequate amount of space between workstations to create a safe workplace. This step will enable the workers to use their protective equipment and stay at least six feet away from any other customers who you may infect. 

Moreover, it is also vital to create a work environment that has as few distractions as possible. This environment will help workers focus on their task at hand, which helps reduce mistakes made while working with hazardous substances or when dealing with heavy machinery.

Manage Visitors, Contractors and Customers

Visitors, contractors, and customers should have a visitor’s pass or another form of identification. Their name should appear in the visitors’ list before being given access to your facility. In addition, visitors should have a guide who is responsible for their safety and behavior.

Ensure that all contractors have the authority to enter your facility, even if an employee with access escorts them. Check identification and cross-reference it against the list of people authorized to access your property as well as any other appropriate lists.

Adopt Flexible Working Schedules

Flexible work schedules can help workers stay on top of their workload with less stress and greater productivity. Employees who have a more flexible schedule are highly productive while also ensuring that they get enough rest when needed. Therefore, flexibility is something you should consider for your office culture from the start.

Final Thoughts

Everyone knows that they should create a safe workplace for their employees and customers. With Covid-19, you can help reduce the risk of an attack or other safety hazards with these top tips.