There may be other motivating factors, but the main goal of all business owners or employers is to make money. The production of goods or a service is usually the source of that money. Your employees are an important cog in the wheel as the main producers of the goods or service that your company produces. That makes employees the backbone of business and extremely valuable to business owners. In the workplace your employee’s safety should be one of your top priorities.
It has long been understood, although perhaps not proven, that taking regular breaks in the workplace may reduce accidents. And reducing the risk of accidents reduces the risk of claims on your Minnesota workers compensation insurance.
The theory is that most workers have a quick drink on their breaks, and a combination of hydration and being briefly off duty lessens fatigue.
Problems caused by fatigue can include:
• Impediment of normal reaction time
• Usual hand-eye coordination affected
• Decision making ability impaired
• Confused communication
• General irritation and impatience
As you may already be aware, these problems can lead to poor decisions, accidents or injury. To safeguard both your employees and yourself against fatigue related accidents ensure your workers take full advantage of their entitled rest and meal breaks. It’s such a simple thing, but one that can help to keep your business running smoothly.
