A safe work environment for both employees and customers is key to organizational success. At $170 billion a year nationwide, the direct and indirect costs of work injuries and illnesses equal those of cancer, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. As the world slowly emerges from Covid-19 employees and customers will return to your business location. So, there’s no better time to calculate company VSS—Visual Safety Standards.
Enterprise character and size determine VSS needs according to groups: customers, employees, and vendors. For instance, if customers and employees closely mingle in a reception area, what social distancing reminders are necessary? An option is desk or countertop plastic protective barriers revealing custom safety information. Caution notices are also useful when shown on free standing displays, pop-up banners, or floor decals.
Most firms realize a healthy staff is critical to success. Well-being is even more important during Covid-19 times. Displayed safety cues should be a constant in every work area. Stairs are a natural attention spot for non-slip floor decals or signs. Windows also have potential for message clings. When changing is required, modern materials make removal without surface damage a breeze.
Do you need to direct people safely around or though particular areas of your business? Wayfinding signs, decals, signage, and posters are available in a variety of long-lasting weather resistant substrates. Custom applications can be devised for construction fences or barriers. Warehouses, delivery docks, and retail customer pick-up locations also deserve notices.
Safety is not something that happens on its own or by accident. Being proactive with the right measures, tools, and mindset should be a priority. Digitype Design is committed to lending a hand with products that can help produce a safe workplace. Just give us a call to see how we can enhance visual safety standards.