If you watch a boxing fight, or a football game, or anything like that, then you’ll know that success is as much about defense as it is offense. There are no two ways about that fact. Take Mayweather, for example. The guy is famed for winning rounds without throwing a single punch. Well, the same principle stands when it comes to your construction business because the need to protect the business you are going to build has as much an impact as the other stride you make.
Unfortunately, the building game is prone to the unexpected. There are just so many variables that a lot of them are out of your control. That’s why you will need to know how to build an all-inclusive line of defense because risks and uncertainty can kill your company quicker than you’ll ever realize.
The Most Important Thing Is Safety
If there is one thing that the construction industry is saturated with it is risks. They are everywhere. It is the nature of the beast. But one lawsuit could cripple you, and one avoidable accident could cripple someone, which is why you need to champion safety. It could be asbestos in old buildings, new machinery on site or any number of things. That’s why you, as the leader, need to ensure that thorough and regular training happens within your company. It could be wearing vision and hearing protection, the use of proper communication, wearing respiratory equipment or understanding how to properly manage harmful waste. The more training you offer the more protected you are.
Construction Business Is On The Road
The difference between a construction business and most other businesses is that work is very rarely carried out at your primary business location. It is always in different places, on the move, chopping and changing, and that requires attention. For example, always make sure that you have the correct security fencing up at your site, and hire construction site guards where possible. This will protect any equipment and materials left on site. Make sure any employees that drive their own vehicles to work have the correct auto liability insurance so that you are protected should anything happen while they are working for you. It is also worth having a strict company policy regarding vehicle maintenance and requirements too.
Have Certain Processes In Place
The more you can encourage certain processes to take place, the more likely they will be to stick because people will understand the severity. This means having a strict policy when it comes to protective gear. Helmets, high-visibility clothing, safety boots, impact resistant glasses; the works. You never know what can happen on a site, so it is best to protect yourself on all fronts. Another process should focus on properly maintaining equipment and machinery, while you should also carry out an assessment of a worksite before and during a project. This will help you detect any harmful substances prior to people getting exposed to them, such as asbestos while carrying an assessment out during work will allow you to see first hand the exposure to dust from materials like fiberboard. All of this can be extremely harmful to a person’s health, so it is better you protect them properly, knowing that it will protect your business too.