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Providing a safe work environment is crucial for the health and wellbeing of your employees as well as the success of your business. If you’re unsure whether you have the right procedures in place, continue reading to learn five simple steps you can take to improve safety in your workplace.
At EnviroMavens, our industrial hygiene consultants are here to help you protect your workplace from contaminants. We are a full-service industrial hygiene company that can address issues with asbestos and mold, air quality, microbiology, and COVID-19. Our team of occupational health and safety experts is here to provide the services you need to ensure your workplace is as safe and healthy as possible. We serve businesses across the entire state of Tennessee from Jackson to Knoxville, as well as businesses in Huntsville, Alabama. Contact us today to schedule the services you need.
Assess Workplace Risks and Hazards
One of the best places to start with your effort to improve occupational health and safety in your business is to assess current workplace risks and hazards. A professional assessment by industrial hygiene consultants will provide the feedback you need to see what areas should be addressed and in what order. It’s also important to get the opinions of your employees since they work in these conditions every day. They might be able to provide insight into potential risks that aren’t obvious to the untrained eye.
Create a Written Protocol for Employees
Once the assessment is complete, you need to create a written protocol that includes the guidelines for your safety program. The protocol should include clear job descriptions that state the specific issues and requirements regarding safety and health responsibilities. When you have a written protocol at your place of work, it helps to eliminate any opportunities for ambivalence or misinterpretation.
Clarify and Define Safety Responsibilities
With the implementation of your written safety protocol, be sure to also clearly define your goals, policies, and plans for safety culture. Tell all employees about your safety culture, emphasize that everyone is accountable to do their part, and keep track of what people do to help avoid injuries and accidents.
Reward Safe Behavior
While most people will want to do their part to contribute to the safety of their workplace, it’s never a bad idea to offer rewards to encourage everyone to follow the safety guidelines. Not only do rewards help keep your employees engaged with the safety culture, but they can also help lower work-related injuries. With that, you want to be careful not to reward employees for every single thing they do to complete a job by or before schedule. Strive to find the right balance between rewarding behaviors and promoting a safe workplace.
Continuously Improve Your Safety Culture
One last simple step you should take to improve occupational health and safety is to continuously improve your safety culture. Life is always full of changes, which means that you need to continually evaluate equipment, processes, and safety guidelines to ensure that all of your safety protocols are current.
Asbestos Inspection and Mitigation Services
When it comes to improving safety in your workplace, be sure to contact the occupational health and safety consultants at EnviroMavens. Our team has the experience and knowledge to provide effective industrial hygiene services. We proudly serve clients across the state of Tennessee as well as in Huntsville, Alabama. Contact us today to schedule your service.
