Wednesday, June 27, 2018

By Carolyn Hughes


There are two kinds of people in the world. Well, there are many kinds but there is a point to be made here. The first kind is the person who sees the box as it falls and catches it. The second kind of person is the one who sees that the box is close to toppling over the edge and will fall on someone at the slightest provocation. Safety consultants are the latter. They take a seemingly leisurely walk around the company premises and come up with a tidy list of issues that put the company in contravention with employee wellness codes.

Some companies look at this expense as unnecessary and only deem to have it done once. While it is at the discretion of the proprietor, this would be a bad business decision. The assessment should be done periodically and things often fall out of place. No one notices and the once adherent workplace becomes riddled with hazards.

This professional covers a lot of ground. Apart from just picking out problems that could cause harm, they will also look out for situations that could turn dangerous. He or she will give suggestions to correct the issues. This professional will also draft the company safety manual. He or she will be tasked with the responsibility of training the employees and ensuring that one or a few people in the company stay caught up so they can train the new staff.

Some companies will have their own member of staff whose sole duties revolve around the physical wellness of the workers. However, dealing with the day-to-day management of incidences can prove time-consuming. This person will need outside help. This person is also sullied by internal affairs and will therefore not look at the environment with fresh objective eyes like he or she should.

When the time comes to file tax returns, there is a little magical thing called business expense. The business will only pay taxes on their profits less this little number. The fees paid to this professional are a business expense.

Sometimes things fall apart. On those days, the authorities decide to do surprise inspections. Of course, during these times the company will be fined despite having been in adherence to codes all along. The professional would be well placed to intervene on behalf f the company. Not only will the person e well connected, they will have proof that whatever fell out of place has not been that way for too long. Having this professional vouch for the firm carries weight.

Before engaging a particular professional, ensure to check their previous work. Check their credentials. Ask about their reputation. Ask about their work ethic. Inquire about how active they are in terms of attending seminars and conferences. Talk to their former and current clients. Basically, upturn many stones and uncover things about the professional who is about to be invited into the bowels of the firm.

After all, has checked out, think about the cost versus value. How much is on offer? How does it compare to what every other professional is offering? Are there extras? As you do the comparison, do your best to choose a professional who will offer you value for your money.




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