A Safer Site with Accident Preventing Signs
May 26, 2011
For many people, health and safety at work is a box-ticking exercise that they feel forced to undertake to make sure they don’t fall foul of the reams of legislation that appear to exist surrounding it. However, some may not consider just how dangerous their premises can be.
If you’re an employer, there is every chance you’ll need to consider improvements to your office or factory floor at some point. When a business is first getting used to a building, there may be changes that are needed to make the space work for you on a day-to-day basis, and if you’re lucky enough to be experiencing growth, you might feel your workplace needs to reflect this.
But an important thing to remember is that during this time there are further health and safety rules you must abide by, as any renovation projects that are taking place could make the area even more dangerous to staff members and visitors - making information and safety signs an absolute essential.
According to the annual Workplace Safety Index, there are many common injuries that can occur at work. These relate to the way in which people behave, but they also involve their surroundings and the layout of the premises. All offices and factory buildings are different and steps or raised floors are just one problem that can arise - especially if you have older staff members. So look for places where trip hazard signs would be useful and make sure these are particularly prevalent in areas around where building work is taking place.
If the project involves a new bathrooms or kitchen area, consider safety signs let people know the floor can be slippery, or there are loose tiles. Today’s modern glass and steel spaces might also have transparent doors, and while it may seem silly, these can cause real problems for some - so visibility stickers or warning signs can be essential.
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