How Safety Signs and Organizational Tools Lead to Higher Profits

May 16, 2013
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Safety signs and organizational tools are an investment that businesses are taking into consideration with increased frequency. Although tools specifically for organization may seem too single-purpose to justify an investment initially, these tools can help you recoup their costs many times over if you use them to create an efficient business. Businesses that function smoothly are often the most profitable, with the best profit margins and the least waste, making it a great choice to invest in organization for your business.

Avoid Expenses from Accidents and Incidents

Accidents are expensive because they require time off work, sometimes paid; often financial compensation for the employee involved; and money spent to repair any damage that occurred during the incident. Avoid these incidents by keeping your workplace well organized. Use posters to detail clear procedures for lifting heavy materials or operating hazardous equipment. Keep your staff informed on the dangers and effects of any potentially hazardous chemicals used in the workplace. Make sure that your staff members have the ability to protect themselves and avoid incident. 

Save Money by Avoiding Expensive Citations

A lack of safety signs and organization can lead to more hazard-related incidents in the workplace. The more common these incidents are, the more likely that your business will be hit by a citation from the government, often coming with a hefty fee. Multiple citations can lead to increased financial penalties, as do citations with no change to the violation in question at subsequent inspections. Keep your business safe and organized and avoid these violations at all cost.

You can avoid these citations by educating your staff on violations so that they can spot them themselves. Another way is to conduct your own periodic inspections and note any areas where you would be cited in the event of a real inspection. The best way to avoid expensive penalties for violations is to catch the violations yourself and amend them before an actual, formal inspection can occur. This will keep your staff safe and save hundreds or thousands of dollars otherwise lost on citation penalties.

Increase Overall Efficiency and Revenue

Operational efficiency goes up drastically in a workplace that is well organized and designed with both workflow and safety in mind. Accidents disrupt the daily workflow, in addition to being personally damaging to employees. Daily operations move more quickly in a workplace where every aspect of the work area is easy to identify through signage, floor tape and labeling, enabling staff to work quickly with little need for clarification. When staff works more quickly and operations move more smoothly, the business takes in more revenue as a result, and loses less of it.

These are only a few ways that your business can benefit in profit from safety signs and organizational tools. Staying organized ensures that you waste fewer resources and cut costs in areas that you might not have previously considered. The benefits far outweigh the costs, pointing to organizational tools as an area where every business should invest.
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