Regardless of what type of business you run, you need to ensure that everyone who works on-site or comes to visit remains safe. There are plenty of ways you can do this, including having a daily walk around and carrying out risk assessments. However, it is always handy to have additional backup plans and the right equipment to put in place at a moment’s notice.
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To keep your employees safe
With so many accidents happening in the workplace, the right investment is required to ensure your employees can stay safe. By incorporating safety cones into the layout of your site, you will be able to control areas such as dangerous warehouse thoroughfares, limiting or reducing the chances of your employees being harmed by either walking in the wrong place or moving machinery entering pedestrian areas.
Zoning areas in a warehouse and cordoning specific areas off with the use of safety cones can mean that those working or walking through the area are made aware and reminded of the dangers around them. Of course, the adoption of high viz clothing and jackets will also help here.
To keep your visitors safe
Safety cones are not just there to protect your workers; they can also be used to protect and direct visitors to your site. This can help them find specific parking areas or navigate around your site so they only venture into areas they are allowed. You can use the cones to highlight uneven ground or slippery surfaces to minimize the chances of slips and falls that could not only be disastrous to your visitor but could end in a costly lawsuit for your business.
Of course, a safety cone is only a temporary measure in this case, and you should strive to get the ground repaired as soon as possible or address the slippery surface so it isn’t a permanent risk to anyone walking around your site.
To keep your site well-organized
You can also use safety cones to keep your site well-organized and looking smart. Safety cones come in different styles and colors, so you can use them differently. Using ring/looper cones to separate pedestrian walkways from high-traffic areas or fluorescent green traffic cones to mark certain parking bays can ensure that your parking lot stays safe for pedestrians and motorists alike. As you will be using a variety of safety cones, your parking lot will also be fully versatile should changes or restructuring need to happen.
Final thoughts
Investing in safety cones is a surefire way to help your workers and visitors stay safe while they are on your site. When they are not in use, they can be easily stacked away and are versatile enough to perform a multitude of functions both inside your business and around your parking lot. As a business owner, your mind should always be on the welfare of your employees, not least because employees absent from work will inevitably cost your business in some form or another. Still, also, if they are injured on-site, you could find yourself on the receiving end of a rather hefty lawsuit.
