
Make use of wet floor signs
Wet floor signs are essential for any workspace, and probably one of the signs that will be most used during winter. Employees drag rain and snow in from the bottom of their shoes, and the person that follows might slip over on this.? Using a wet floor sign makes staff think twice about where they walk and allow them to be a bit more cautious when walking around. There are a number of signs that you can purchase to prevent slips, trips and falls in the office. For some ideas, check out this page from Label Source on the sorts of signage that your office may need.Set the temperature
You need to ensure that the office is set to a temperature where everyone is comfortable. You?ll always get employees that are hotter or colder than others, but you need to come to a decision that the majority are happy with when it comes to setting the temperature on the thermostat. Ensuring that your workspace is the right temperature will certainly improve productivity and improve the mood of the office.Dedicate one entrance
If more than one entrance is used to enter and exit the office, then lock all of them bar one. This will ensure that you?ll only have to keep one entrance clear and clean rather than all of them, plus it will limit heat loss from the building during the colder months of the year Make it obvious which entrance is in use by putting up signs pointing towards it.Provide the correct equipment
If your staff are required to wear a polo shirt and trousers every day as part of their work uniform, then it might be a good idea to invest in some winter wear, such as company fleeces to ensure that your employees aren?t cold during their working day. If you don?t want to spend money on company fleeces, then suggest that staff are able to wear their own outerwear in a basic colour so that they?re comfortable throughout the day.Offer remote working
Rather than putting your employees at risk and asking them to come in when there is torrential rain or snow, if it is possible, then it might be worth offering employees work from home days. This will put the long commuters at ease as they won?t have to travel on icy roads, and it will avoid any accidents taking place in your workplace.Sign up to our newsletter to get the latest from Business Advice.