Many businesses have mandated their employees to come back to the office even if it is for a few times a week. With employees returning to the office after such a long time, it might not be the safest place to be. This is because some issues might have been ignored as only a few people were using the office. Now that employees are returning, businesses should ensure they are returning to safe offices. Here are some of the best ways to do this.
Check Safety Equipment
Safety equipment can become ineffective when no one is paying close attention to it or doing regular repairs. A business should ensure all safety equipment is in order before employees come back. For example, all fire extinguishers should be inspected, and all fire alarms checked to ensure they are safe. All railings have to be checked to ensure they are still correctly attached to walls and floors and not compromised by rust and wear.
Fix Hazards
There are a lot of hazards that we do not notice because we take care of them before they become an issue. When an office has not been used for some time, these small problems grow into bigger issues that have to be taken care of as soon as possible. You might not have noticed any loose cords in the office because they were always taken care of. Now you might because they came loose while everyone was away.
Get it Inspected
Many offices were operating at less than their full capacity while many people were stuck at home or working at home. Because of this, lots of building owners, companies and businesses did not see the need to keep them up to date.
This disuse might have caused some things to be ignored, such as inspections of the electrical system. All electrical equipment in an office or commercial building has to be safe at all times. For offices and commercial buildings that have been sitting vacant for some time, there will be some issues that an inspector finds when they complete their checks. These issues need to be rectified to ensure employee safety.
To ensure things are done right, business owners and commercial property managers have to ensure any repairs, improvements and changes are done using high-quality electrical components. Business owners and property managers can shop for these components at a reputable commercial electrical supply store, focusing on those that sell at wholesale prices to keep costs down.
Ensure Thorough Cleaning
At the height of the pandemic, offices were cleaned and sanitised every day. As lockdowns became more common and people left, these offices have not received a thorough cleaning in a few months or even a year.
The issues you have to worry about are dust, mould and mildew, all of which can cause serious complications, especially in crowded spaces.
Preparing an office for returning employees is something that every business and property manager must take seriously. There are lots of issues that might have cropped up and that became worse because no one was there to take care of them.
