Safety Tips to Reduce Financial Costs for Offices
Friday, January 29, 2021, 6:00 AM | Leave Comment
No matter what kind of business you are running, the upkeep of your offices represents one of your largest expenses.
Lowering your overhead as much as possible is thus a priority for most businesses.
One way to do this is by focusing on the safety of your offices and employees.
Unsafe work conditions do not only pose risks to your employees and yourself, but they can easily become a reason for bankruptcy if something happens to go wrong.
Therefore, boosting the safety of your offices is a must.
Here are a few ways in which you can improve your work environment to reduce costs.
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Introduce work safety training
Offices might not seem like one of the most dangerous workplaces out there. But that does not mean that nothing can go wrong. This is why it’s essential that you have an up-to-date safety procedure plan in place and your employees are actually familiar with it. Introducing safety training in your offices will help your employees steer clear of accidents that can deal a huge blow to your budget. Prevention is more important than anything in this case. Making sure that the premises are always on par with the safety prescriptions (i.e. emergency exits are not blocked, electrical cords are not creating a fire hazard, etc.) is also essential.
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Optimize insurance expenses
Ensuring the safety of your premises is essential for the wellbeing of your employees, however, it can also save you considerable amounts of money. Dealing with workplace accidents and all the paperwork they involve is not only time consuming but also expensive. The best-case scenario is never having to deal with these, but the next best thing is making sure you’re properly covered. What you can do is try and optimize your insurance expenses, so that you’re not paying more than necessary. Certain upgrades such as installing fire alarms and sprinkler systems, for instance, can lower your insurance expenses. But there are also steps you can take to lower your workers’ compensation insurance premiums.
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Make renovations with foresight
Whenever it’s time to update or upgrade your offices, look beyond the sheer price tag of the project and consider your long-term priorities. Using cheap materials, for instance, might save you money at that moment, but neither will it be durable nor will it be healthy for your employees. On the other hand, going for quality materials that are the safest on the market will give you peace of mind, and you won’t have to spend again on repairs or renovations in the near future. You can lower the chances of accidents by going for fireproof materials such as non combustible cladding, or choose low-VOC paints to protect the health of your workers.
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Focus on health
Ergonomics has become the buzzword of the 21st century where many of us spend the majority of our time sitting down. While the act of sitting might not seem like a particular threat, this is far from the truth. The health issues it can cause will ruin your employees’ morale and kill their productivity, which equals a financial loss. On the other hand, focusing on keeping your employees healthy will result in a happier work collective that will be much more productive. It’s also something that will decrease sick days off, as well as your turnover rate – thinking about the costs of recruiting new employees and training them, it’s clear that it pays off focusing on keeping your existing ones.
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Vehicle safety
If your business has a company vehicle, you also need to take that into account when thinking about safety. First of all, make sure the vehicle is properly insured so that you don’t end up paying through the nose in case it breaks down. Taking it to regular checkups at a mechanic is also recommended, as it will not only make sure the vehicle is safe for your employees to use but also that it’s properly tuned for the most economic fuel consumption. Finally, consider installing a tracking device. It will not only make sure the car is always used for its intended purpose, but it will also give you peace of mind, knowing where your employees are at all times.
Making sure that your offices are safe and your employees are aware of safety procedures is a win-win scenario. You can steer clear of issues down the road and even save money in the long term. Keep these tips in mind and always have safety at the forefront of your mind.
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