It’s always in your best interest to provide your employees with a safe workplace. While many business owners balk at the cost of safety improvements, taking these steps can save you a lot of money in workers compensation claims and productivity lost due to downtime and understaffing. If you haven’t already, take a look at your working condition to ensure you’re creating the safest environment possible.

4 Qualities of a Safe Workplace

1. Unnecessary Hazards Eliminated

While some hazards, such as pneumatic presses and hot fryers, are unavoidable, other workplace dangers are unnecessary. Are walkways clear and uncluttered? Are your floor drains working, and are all indoor areas properly vented? A little cleaning and routine maintenance now can prevent a costly accident later.

2. Warning Signs Posted

Label all hazards with easy-to-read signs. For instance, manufacturing equipment should have warnings placed next to hazardous components, and slippery areas should have signs warning employees to exercise caution.

3. Adequate Training Provided

Part of a safe workplace is ensuring all employees are properly trained on the equipment they’re using and the role they’re playing. Never allow untrained employees to operate heavy machinery, and make sure everyone understands the safety protocols in place.

4. Materials Upgraded

If you operate a restaurant or another commercial enterprise, non-slip floors can help prevent accidents that can seriously harm one of your employees. Other safety equipment that should be regularly inspected and upgraded include fire doors, handrails, and production-line kill switches.

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