There are many ingredients in the recipe for sustained success. But keeping the business safe and secure is a priority for all entrepreneurs. Or at least it should be.

Building a profitable business is hard enough at the best of times. Still, it will become infinitely harder when unforeseen issues surface. Aside from causing lost earnings and increased expenses, safety or security issues can harm your reputation. In turn, customers may look elsewhere and employee turnover will increase. So, what steps can you take to put things right? Here’s all you need to know.

Train employees

Good safety and security don’t start with new tech installations. They begin with eradicating human-based threats. The majority of workplace accidents, as well as security breaches, can be attributed to human error. Therefore, investing in staff development should be the first item on your checklist.

Production training ensures that all manufacturing processes are handled correctly. This can cover in-house teams, contractors, subcontractors, and visits alike. Preventing future injuries and unscheduled downtime will serve you well. Better still, employees will be free to work with confidence.

Making office employees aware of the latest cyber scams is also vital. It gives your business an extra layer of defense against digital threats.

Add security features

While technology is only as useful as the people using it, SMEs still need to invest in the right features. Advanced security will prevent data theft, unauthorized access, product theft, vandalism, and more. Adding alarm systems and surveillance cameras can protect the business premises. Meanwhile, dedicated entry points that use RFID or biometrics scanning stop unwanted access. This protects assets, as well as employees and visitors, with incredible results. For digital security, using outsourced IT and cybersecurity should deliver the desired outcomes.

A single breach could spell disaster for the company. Thankfully, a proactive approach to prevention and responses should allow you to avoid this.

Check safety features

Most companies focus on security and killing outside threats. In reality, though, internal safety risks are equally commonplace. Therefore, you must take control by regularly checking all safety features. From testing harnesses, goggles, and gloves to serving your fleet of vehicles, every step matters. Likewise, you must ensure that hazardous workspaces are fitted with safety items. Electrical safety hooks and fire extinguishers are key. Machinery that will shut off automatically in an emergency situation should be on the agenda too. All alarms and carbon monoxide detectors should be tested too.

Conducting a full risk assessment of every workspace, including temporary sites, is vital. It’ll protect your employees, finances, and reputation.

Keep Workspaces Clean

Finally, cleanliness is the most commonly overlooked issue by far. Pathogens and airborne diseases have a huge impact on respiratory health. In turn, this could increase staff absences and reduce productivity. You often won’t see the problem, but the damages are clear. So, investing in your air filtration systems as well as commercial cleaning is vital. If nothing else, a clear and uncluttered workspace keeps employee mindsets clear too. As such, their output will be greatly improved with instant results. 

Unfortunately, overlooking this simple issue will continue to cause havoc for the business. Put it right today, and you will reap the rewards for a long time to come.