When running a business there are a lot of important things to think about. You have to consider your staff wages, office rent, pensions, and much more to run a successful company. 

One thing that you have to be aware of if you work in an office setting is office health and safety. In the last 18 months it has become more apparent than ever that changes need to be made to the way we work, and many offices have had to restructure to make for a healthy and safe working environment for their staff. 

Today we want to talk about some of the most crucial health and safety checks and things you can do in the office to keep everyone safe this winter. 

Install hand sanitiser stations 

The first and easiest thing you can do in your office building today is install some hand sanitising stations around the building. There are some top brands that will offer wall hanging hand sanitiser stations and these can be placed near doorways of the office building to remind people to stay hygienic and safe. It will give people the option to clean their hands as they come in and out of the workspace and this is something that will help not only you but everyone else in the business. 

Implement a one way system 

When considering the health and safety of your workers it is important to think about proximity. Social distancing became an important part of our lives for a reason and to ensure your employees are at a lower risk, you can implement a one way system in the office to reduce close contact. This is a simple way to reduce proximity for employees and it will help you to gain some control back. 

Hire great cleaners 

One of the most important industries that really came to the forefront of our worlds in 2020 were cleaners. Professional cleaners became the superheroes of the working world and as a business owner you should invest in them going forward. Make sure to hire a great team of cleaners for your building and this will help ensure that it stays clean and safe all year long. 

Do risk assessments 

As a business owner you have a responsibility to provide a safe working environment for those who work for you. As such, taking part in risk assessments such  as the legionella risk assessment is crucial for the well-being of everyone in your building. Make sure that you carry out a few key risk assessments and change your office to make sure it is as safe as possible. 

Space out your desks 

One of the key changes that needs to be made in offices all over the world is more space at desks. We know how hard it can be to space out desks as well as house everyone in the office, but as we reach a more digital way of working there is no reason not to have people coming into the office in a rotational capacity. Space out desks and allow people to work remotely to save you space and keep everyone safe.