Keeping Staff Safe

Keeping staff safe is one of the most important things to do in any workplace. It protects everyone’s safety and wellbeing, and it makes your company more attractive to potential employees.

Creating a culture where everyone feels safe in the workplace requires an open communication system and constant check-ins between managers and employees. Employees must trust that their leaders care about their well-being and that they have the right to report unsafe behavior or situations without fear of repercussions.

Establishing a safety committee made up of different workers and senior management from across the organization is a great way to keep staff informed about key safety updates, inspections, injury and illness statistics, etc. Using digital signage can also keep everyone up-to-date on these important issues.

Ensuring all employees use personal protective equipment (PPE) when working on-site is a good start to making sure everyone is safe. However, it’s important to note that this is not always easy to do.

For example, some PPE is quite uncomfortable for employees and they may not be able to wear it all the time. This can result in poor performance and a lack of productivity.

lone worker safety devices It’s also important to train all employees about how to identify and de-escalate potentially aggressive situations before they escalate. This could include training on a situational awareness model, as well as how to communicate calmly and clearly with patients and their families.