Many things in the workplace come down to a compromise. Workers would like x amount of money, while their companies would like to pay y, so instead, they meet somewhere in the middle. However, businesses can’t afford to compromise on employee safety.
Here are three vital ways to improve workplace security.
1. Proximity Cards
Companies need to ensure they can restrict access in the workplace, so only authorized people can enter the office. Security leaders like Avon Security Products offer ultra secure proximity cards, giving employees a simple and safe solution.
All employees need to do is tap the door they’re trying to open, and if the company authorizes them to enter, the door will unlock. They won’t need to carry a ring of keys, as one proximity card can open every door they’re meant to access.
No contact is necessary, and the leading cards should work with a range of card readers. Proximity cards aren’t exactly new — hotels have been using them for decades. However, today’s best providers use a more sophisticated and secure platform, even if the cards might look similar to each other to the untrained eye.
Keeping unauthorized people out of the workplace doesn’t only protect your employees. It also safeguards your business from corporate espionage, blackmail, and other serious risks.
2. Spam and Phishing Detection
Cyberattacks are a growing problem for companies of all sizes. Smaller businesses may not have the same budget to prevent an attack, while larger ones have more to lose in a security breach.
Companies need several layers of protection. Digital technology that scours computers for viruses and prevents them from penetrating your hardware is essential. It’s also crucial to train employees on how to recognize the signs of a phishing attempt, as they could accidentally click on malware and compromise your digital security.
Businesses need digital and non-digital protections, or they could leave themselves vulnerable to a devastating breach.
3. Regular Breaks and Safety Training
Nobody wants to see a workplace accident. They put the employee’s safety at risk, lower worker morale, and leave the business liable to lawsuits, fines, and reputational damage. Preventing accidents from occurring needs to be handled proactively. Put another way, companies are responsible for any “accident” that occurs under their roof, so it’s better to think of them as a breach of ordinary safety protocol rather than an accident.
Employees need to be trained if they’re working a machine. If they’re using dangerous chemicals, they need protective equipment and a well-ventilated area. Breaks are essential because they help employees keep their focus, to say nothing of the law.
A confident, well-trained staff is more productive, effective, and happier on the job.
4. Tidy Workplace
Finally, a tidier workplace tends to produce fewer accidents. Things are orderly. There are fewer encumbrances to trip on. Clutter and spills can be dangerous, as people can slip or perhaps ingest dangerous chemicals.
The cleanup ritual can’t be ignored, especially if employees are using power tools and other heavy duty equipment.
