How to Implement a Clear Safety Workwear Policy to Protect Your Employees
The implementation of corporate clothing and safety workwear is an issue that could have many consequences and repercussions, and it is necessary to leverage it into the business with a very clear company safety policy that governs the minimisation of risk and the wearing of the necessary safety workwear and equipment. Â
Organisations are sometimes hard pushed to comply with legislation, and they need the buy-in from their employees to successfully implement new policies. It is therefore essential that they find the time and make the effort to get input and agreement not only from the board and senior management to commit to the expense of purchasing safety wear, but also from the workforce who will be wearing safety clothing.
Departments that need to be involved in the process are:
- Finance: This department will ultimately be responsible for the budget and the funding of the policy. They have to decide how much money to dedicate to the policy on a quarterly and annual basis, and work out how the policy will impact on the financial assets of the organisation.
- Procurement: As procurement is one of the core functions of the policy it is vital that this department is involved at an early stage of the process. It is vital that the in-house skill is available for the effective procurement of safety workwear, and they will have to act as advisors to senior management and the board regarding the effective implementation of the policy, whether or not there is a need for external consultants, and the selection and service level agreements of suppliers of safety workwear and other PPE.
- Marketing: This department will require major input into the policy and be able to determine how the organisation will be presented to the external and internal audiences. A clear cut message has to be determined that will be consistent with the policy, and the image and market presence of the organisation. They can also help to market the concept of better safety internally to the workforce.
- Operations: The Operational HODs are vital to the policy, as they are the managers who will oversee the effective implementation of the policy, ensure that teams and employees are equipped with the correct PPE, and that they are applying it correctly. Safety officers and safety representatives are also needed for continuous monitoring and reporting.
- Training: Staying safe is not always as easy as donning an overall and in some cases, thorough training is needed to create awareness of the policy, its contents and its importance, as well as the importance of the effective use and application of safety workwear.
Once you have determined your safety policy, it is easy to purchase your safety workwear from Top 2 Toe. We stock and manufacture high-quality safety wear, branded items and corporate clothing for any need, and look forward to being of assistance when you change or implement your new safety policy!