Keeping Staff Safe

Keeping staff safe is a big part of any business manager’s job. Having the right security measures in place can help protect your employees from illness, injury and workplace violence.

Safety in the workplace is a shared responsibility between employers and employees, so it’s important for everyone to take responsibility for their own safety. Employers can do this by involving their employees in the planning process and asking for feedback on how they think the work environment can be safer.

Employee feedback is essential in helping to keep the office safe, as it can reveal gaps in safety protocols that aren’t being addressed. Gathering this information can be done through safety training or a feedback form.

Maintaining a safe environment is also important for employee wellbeing and productivity. Encourage employees to take their own health and well-being seriously, and make sure they take sick days in line with your policy.

lone worker devices If an employee has a mental health issue or is having a hard time at work, check with them to see if there’s any way to help them feel safe and secure. This may mean providing a monitored personal duress alarm or giving them a safe retreat where they can work when they feel vulnerable.

It’s also important to report any incident to the appropriate authorities. Failure to do so can be detrimental to the safety of other employees and could damage a company’s reputation. It’s also important to follow up on any incidents to identify what went wrong and how to prevent them happening again.