In the workplace, safety must always come first. You want your employees to feel safe, regardless of the time of day, work tasks, or where the premises are located. But how do you make it happen? We explain what you need to do to make a safe workplace and secure employees a reality, not just wishful thinking.
Fear and insecurity pose a threat to the work environment. Performing one's job while not feeling safe can have serious consequences for the individual employee, the work team, and the company. Depending on the industry, businesses face varying levels of risk in their operations. Regardless of the risk level, the goal is to minimise risks as much as possible. It’s not only about everything functioning properly when an accident happens, but also about employees feeling safe when they leave the premises after work.
The right equipment and procedures reduce safety risks
Companies need to have functional procedures and equipment when something unexpected happens, such as a fire, burglary, or vandalism. This also applies if someone becomes ill or injured. For example, cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment and the correct knowledge to use it may be required.
In ancient Greece, locks were simple straps to keep doors closed. Today, there’s a wide range of alarm products and services, such as heat and motion detectors, fire protection, smart lights activated by movement, door and window locks, CCTV, and security guards. All security solutions can be tailored to your company’s needs. We help you understand what you require and how you and your employees can use the equipment when needed.
Portable alarms for employees in unsafe situations
Today, there are approximately 50,000 portable alarms in Sweden. Portable alarms are ideal for those who, for various reasons, work alone, such as forestry workers, electricians, agricultural workers, retail staff, and 24-hour convenience store employees. Portable alarms are also useful for municipal workers who make home visits or work in environments with higher risks. We recommend portable alarms for employees who may find themselves in unsafe situations.
CCTV surveillance at entrances for greater control
CCTV is an effective way to deter unwelcome visitors and collect photographic evidence for the police and insurance companies. The larger your business area and the more entry points you have, the more relevant a CCTV solution becomes.
Many companies use CCTV both inside and outside the premises. A camera that monitors indoor and outdoor activities 24/7 ensures that everything is as it should be. CCTV at the front entrances is a useful method of monitoring activity, for example, when employees leave work late. If someone rings the doorbell, staff can quickly check the monitor or an app to see who is outside, avoiding unsafe situations.
Risk assessment for safer routines and better awareness
As a business owner, you can easily choose from the security solutions and products that make your employees feel safe at work. This could be a simple alarm button or a camera that captures activity inside and outside the company’s premises.
We typically visit your business to carry out a risk assessment on-site, preferably using floor plans of the properties and premises. Based on this assessment, we create a tailored security solution for your business and employees.
Would you like more information or help with risk assessments and security solutions? Contact us, and we’ll get back to you. The first risk assessment is completely free of charge.
