Right now, a lot of business owners are focused on ensuring that their companies are safe from the dangers of COVID-19 and the potential issue of spreading the virus. That’s totally understandable and it’s fair to say that the world has never faced a health crisis quite like this one. There’s no cure here and the disease is spreading at an alarming rate. There is also the chance of a second wave and a dangerous mutation. However, even as you put social distancing plans in place for your business model, It’s important that you don’t forget about some of the other dangers that might be plaguing your business. Let’s explore some of the issues that you might encounter in your company. 

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Trips And Slips

This is probably the easiest danger to prevent in your business and it’s also one of the most common reasons why business employees do end up filing personal injury claims. They might trip over a loose wire or slip on a wet floor. One of the easiest ways to handle this danger is to make sure that you are appointing a health and safety officer. They can explore your business and ensure that there are no hazards here that are potentially being overlooked. They can even tell you what measures should be in place. 

Falls 

It’s not always going to be an issue for a typical office company but falls are a major concern for certain businesses like construction companies. That’s why businesses like this will invest in height safety rails to protect their employees. Don’t forget a fall from a high height could also injure people below too so there are multiple people that must be protected in this type of scenario. 

Of course, falls can also be an issue in an office and this is usually going to be a problem where the business property hasn’t been well maintained or kept in the right condition. In other words, you need to ensure that bannisters on stairs aren’t loose or wobbly and that there are no repairs that have been left for years in your company. 

Bullying 

It’s important to be aware that not every danger that exists in your business could cause physical harm to your employees or your customers. You need to be prepared for the possibility that it’s a problem that causes mental harm such as bullying. Bullying needs to be stamped out immediately in a business model because it can cause adverse consequences for your company. You might find that it lowers productivity levels right down and it could even result in your business getting poor reviews. Particularly, if the word does get out that staff are bullied. Don’t forget that as a business owner you are responsible for both the physical and mental wellbeing of your employees. 

We hope this helps you understand some of the key dangers that might be apparent in your business model. If you take the right steps, then you will be able to make sure that you do keep your business safe and prevent further issues in your company model.