HEALTH, SAFETY & WELLBEING
INVESTING IN INNOVATION
Slip and fall accidents can cost companies tens of thousands in claims every year. All too often, businesses are learning a tough lesson too late. James White, Managing Director of Denis Rawlins Ltd, tells us why investing in innovation can significantly reduce litigation costs.
All FMs should be aware of the stats around slip and fall incidents. They should know that there are approximately 35,000 serious incidents related to slips and falls each year. And 95% of those incidents result in broken bones, with the average claim costing around £14K, businesses would do well to start introducing some preventative measures.
In the UK, businesses are footing an annual bill of around £750m in fines, damages, production delay and healthcare costs. So, it makes sense for FM managers to think a bit more creatively about how they can safeguard their employees and visitors against the injuries, loss of earnings and pain caused by accidents. At the same time, putting in an innovative plan for floorcare can work wonders for protecting their profit margins.
Update your approach to floorcare Although slip and fall incidents are extremely common, the frustrating fact is they are largely avoidable. But a lot of businesses are not committed to improving their floorcare. Instead, they rely on outdated equipment and an insufficient schedule.
Investing in innovative cleaning technology that can handle both daily cleaning schedules and ad hoc spillages, is the best way to mitigate the risks of slips and falls. And it follows that reducing slips and falls, will result in fewer claims against the company which can only be a good thing for profits.
It’s time to ditch the outdated mop and bucket – which does little more than spread soils around, leaving a slippery surface – and replace it with something much more effective.
High-flow fluid extraction is the answer. This method uses a combination of fresh water and cleaning chemicals, uncontaminated by previous use. The solution is dispensed onto the surface, agitated, and then suctioned away, leaving a clean, dry, and ready-to-use floor in seconds.
Invest in innovative tools The Kaviac Stretch SUV is versatile and the perfect choice
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for rapid response cleaning. It combines a high-speed push-behind cleaner with a precision vacuum wand for harder to reach areas.
It can handle your daily routine cleans along with any sudden spillage removal. It’s also portable, with cordless battery capability – perfect for addressing challenges that come with any unexpected spillages or changes in the weather.
Alternatively, the Kaviac UniVac is also a much more effective alternative to the mop. It’s great on grease and grime, making it the perfect choice for restaurants and kitchens. And it’s a sustainability hero, using at least 65% less water and cleaning solution than any other machine on the market.
Overhaul your cleaning strategy Once you’ve chosen your new cleaning equipment, you can start getting a return on your investment with a well thought out cleaning schedule.
New equipment might seem like a hefty investment upfront, but it will pay dividends in costly legal savings. Embracing machines like the Kaivac Stretch SUV and UniVac can also remove the worry around health and safety risks, because you have the peace of mind that the technology can deliver the highest of hygiene standards, removing slip and fall hazards.
Such an investment improves your efficiency, efficacy and working practices. And it also protects your bottom line – the return on investment is less than one year and the equipment will last around 10 years – your reputation, and the wellbeing of your staff, who have the right tools for the job and can take pride in the standards of their work.
It’s time for businesses to change the way they think about their floorcare. Seeing innovation as an investment rather than a cost is a good first step.
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