Workplace Safety Tips for Fall

Autumn can be a beautiful and enjoyable time, but it may also cultivate new risks and exposures for which your business must be aware. As a responsible employer, you must protect your employees’ health and safety. Additionally, conditions related to fall may also threaten financial ramifications for unprepared organizations. With these stakes in mind, Clearwater Partners is proud to offer guidance on establishing and maintaining workplace safety during this time of year.

Fall Safety Tips for Your Business

When considering how you may need to adjust your business’s practices and functionality during the fall months, specific strategies may be advisable regardless of industry, location or other unique details of your workplace. Specifically, consider the following actions:

• Increase security. Crime rates may often rise during the fall and winter, as reduced natural light may embolden thieves, vandals and other criminals with harmful intentions. Hire security guards, install security systems and increase outdoor lighting to help keep employees and guests safe.
• Prioritize outdoor maintenance. Fall weather conditions can be hazardous, even in relatively warm parts of the country. Lower temperatures, severe storms and fallen leaves can all create danger. Be sure to clear both indoor and outdoor walkways of ice, frost and moisture, as well as gutters and downspouts to prevent water damage.
• Check heating systems. As outdoor temperatures fall, your heating bills may rise during the fall and winter months. Be sure to check your building’s furnace, air ducts and other elements of its heating systems to ensure optimal efficiency and reduce risk of fires or other accidents.

In addition to these measures, be sure to reassess your insurance regularly and ensure it remains adequate for fall-related risks and exposures. For example, commercial property insurance may often exclude floods and windstorms, meaning that you’ll need additional coverage to protect your business from the financial implications of such incidents.

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Contact Clearwater Partners today to learn more about business insurance or access additional guidance regarding seasonal safety.

This blog is intended for informational and educational use only. It is not exhaustive and should not be construed as legal advice. Please contact your insurance professional for further information.