COVID-19 has unleashed unprecedented challenges for all businesses. Workplaces are going to need to adapt and adopt training and risk assessment protocols to keep employees healthy and safe. In my over 30 years of experience in civilian and law enforcement response to active threats, it is clear to me that the business community will never “go back to normal.” While there is no single, turn-key solution, the most critical action is to have a clear plan. Below are five, foundational steps to take when developing a workforce risk management plan:
There’s so much we can learn from the COVID-19 pandemic. It has exposed limitations and weaknesses in service delivery, training (both safety-related and general job cross-training), remote data security and so much more. Updating your Workplace Safety Plan in 2020 will help fill in the gaps so you’re better prepared to move forward with confidence in an uncertain world.