A clean and safe working environment is essential for a successful business. The daily working environment has profound consequences for the performance of your company, the health of your staff and the satisfaction of your customers. One specific aspect of the working environment that is often overlooked is the amount of dust… Below are the common dust problems in the industry.
The common dust problems
1: Dissatisfied customers
When you or your customers receive products directly from the warehouse, the condition of these products has a major impact on customer satisfaction. It is important that dirty and dusty products are avoided. Additionally, there is a risk that customers will share their negative experiences, which can be detrimental to your brand reputation.
2: Increased costs
An increase in dust in the workplace leads to increased cleaning efforts. This means that employees spend valuable time cleaning instead of their core duties, or incur additional costs for hiring a cleaning company.
Dust in the air can disrupt the operation of machines, leading to downtime and reduced productivity. In addition, the accumulation of dust in the workplace can affect temperatures, as this accumulation reduces the efficiency of machines and equipment over time.
3: Bad corporate image
A dirty and unhygienic working environment can leave a negative impression on employees, customers and investors, which is harmful to the company’s image. In addition, as a company you increasingly have to prepare for inspections, especially if you have to follow strict safety standards. This entails risks.
4: Inefficient processes
If dust gets into the machines, they can be damaged and broken. Automated processes with sensors in particular are more likely to have problems due to dust. This means you have to spend more money on repairs. If the machines stop often, they do not work properly and this can have an impact on your turnover. This can have bad consequences for how well your company competes with other companies.
5: Unsafe and unhealthy working environment
Long-term exposure to dust has serious health risks. This can range from skin and eye irritation to serious lung disorders. Dust can irritate the eyes and skin, and some dust, such as wood dust and fiberglass dust, can even cause skin cancer. Silicosis is a serious lung disease caused by long-term exposure to crystalline silica, often associated with occupations such as construction workers and glass manufacturers. In addition, fine particles can cause respiratory problems, including asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
Protect your employees with dust control
By combating dust at the source, you prevent the above problems and better protect your employees. It’s time for a safe working environment. Request a free demo and discover how we make dust a thing of the past.
