Accident prevention is always an essential component of any work place, and in times like these, it is more important than ever to do whatever we can to prevent the spread of illness in the workplace. Here are some things that you and your employees can do.
- Develop An Office Wellness Program: This program should contain a plan for illness prevention and the responsibilities and rights of both the employees and the employers. Review your state’s workplace health guidelines and illness prevention program guidelines before getting started. This program is designed to identify any health risks, like the potential for injury or illness if safety rules are not followed correctly. You should especially stress the importance of accountability for your company’s safety record to your managing staff.
- While it is important to enforce regular work attendance, it is also important to stress to employees that they should not come to work if they are ill.
- Include a procedure for reporting workplace injury and accidents
For more information, ask your cleaning and janitorial service and visit your local state health department website.
