Making Sure Your Uniforms Are
Much Safer
Uniforms don’t just look stylish and make a
statement about your employees. Uniforms are also intended to help keep
everyone safe. If you’re not sure how to do this, then doing your homework is a
good idea. Here’s a quick guide to how you can ensure your uniforms are safer
for everyone involved in your business venture.
Sanitization Regulations
Hospitality and healthcare are two industries where all
employee uniforms must be as clean as possible. This isn’t just for
presentability, either. That’s because there are sanitization regulations you
must follow, and any violations can result in harsh consequences such as fines
and citations that can ruin your reputation. Part of providing the best
customer service, no matter what industry you are in, is making sure that
customers aren’t infected or injured while on your property. Every uniform
needs to be laundered to make sure that nothing unsanitary is left on them. Negligence
is no excuse to allow contamination or cross-contamination that can make your
guests ill. By working with a reputable uniform rental company, you can avoid
nasty incidents that can lead to bad reviews and other negative outcomes.
Safety Requirements
Another important aspect of a good uniform is
if it can keep your employees safe during dangerous jobs such as police work,
construction work, or maintenance work. Industrial safety as regulated by OSHA
is another area where your workers could be in danger, and only their personal
protective equipment can prevent them from getting hurt. You must follow all
safety requirements as outlined by your industry associations along with local,
state, and federal laws. When it comes to road work and
automotive repairs and upkeep, there won’t be
much customer interaction or interacting with drivers unless a mechanic needs
to describe a problem or a construction worker needs to signal passing
motorists when it is safe to continue driving.
All of these reasons reinforce the importance
of PPE. Without the right gloves, hats, boots, goggles, vests, helmets, and
fireproof coats, your workers won’t be able to get their jobs done. A
firefighter and a
chef will both need to deal with fire, whether
it’s a burning building or an open flame in a busy restaurant kitchen. Make
sure neither of them get hurt in the line of duty.
Head To Chesapeake Uniform Today
For all your protective
footwear needs, turn to the professionals at Chesapeake Uniform. Chesapeake
Uniform has been providing uniform rental services for over 30 years to
Maryland, Delaware, D.C., southern Pennsylvania and northern Virginia. We pride
ourselves on being able to offer our customers the most competitive prices
thanks to our national affiliation with Apparel Masters. Want to get started
with our services? Do you have questions about our services?
Contact us today by
calling 410-558-3360.