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Suggestions to Create a Healthy Environment for all Workers

Suggestions to Create a Healthy Environment for all Workers

by Proforma Construction Inc, November 13, 2018

Here’s how you can create a safe and healthy workplace for workers of all ages.

As the manager or owner of a construction firm, it is your responsibility to ensure the continued health and safety of your workers.  Creating a sustainable work environment is important from an individual worker standpoint as well as on a company-wide level.  When construction companies take steps to protect their workers, their employees are more loyal and invested in the company.  This results in increased productivity and helps set your business up for success.  Here are some of the ways that you can create a safe and healthy environment for all your workers.

For Older Workers

Due to an emerging shortage of labor in the construction industry, there is a growing proportion of older workers in the field.  While older workers have the experience to know which practices are safe, they may lack the physical capabilities to perform in a safe manner.  This is why it is up to supervisors to attend to older workers and evaluate their weaknesses.  In the interest of their safety, you may have to alter their duties.

For Younger Workers

In contrast, younger workers have the strength to handle strenuous activities more easily and safely than older workers.  However, that they showcase in physical strength, they often lack in experience and knowledge.  Younger workers should go through rigorous training to ensure that they understand the safety protocols they should be adhering to.  Even after they have passed through the training program, younger workers should be carefully monitored to ensure that they are not engaging in dangerous techniques or reckless on-site behaviors.

These are some of the things that you can do to create a safe and healthy workplace for workers of all ages.  Looking for a team who can handle your next project safely and efficiently?  Then turn to the experts at Proforma Construction.  Serving Pleasanton and the surrounding California area, our highly-trained team is ready to make your commercial construction dreams a reality.  Contact us to get started today.