Getting Your Business Ready for Winter and Fall Weather.

There comes a time each year where the weather begins to change, and where you once enjoyed mild, sunny weather, the cold starts to creep in. Setting yourself up for a long winter means bringing about changes in your business to accommodate both your customers and employees, and taking extra precautions to ensure their safety should an unexpected weather event means promoting well-being while at the same time minimizing the risk of liability should conditions cause an incident.
Depending on the geographical location where your business is situated, you may experience freezing weather for a few months of the year. However, it is not just ice and snow that can lead to slippery conditions. In fall, dead leaves litter your premises that in rainy conditions cause severe slip hazards. As a business owner, having your premises ready for both winter and fall weather is the responsible way to promote safety for any person who has access to your premises. Here are our top tips on how to get your business ready for winter and fall weather.

1. Be Prepared for Extreme Conditions.
Even if you do not experience many instances where sudden ice storms occur in your region, dramatically changing weather conditions can see you facing this unexpected situation. Without being properly prepared, if an ice storm hits, it will be too late to minimize risk for your customers and staff. Always have the proper tools to mitigate risk from ice and snow on hand should the need arise. Snow shovels and ice salt should always be on hand in case the need arises. The earlier you are able to use them, the safer it will be for everyone.

2. Clear Dead Leaves and Debris Regularly.
Fall brings about beautiful sights as the leaves change to red and brown, but as they fall and build up across your property, they create a severe risk for slips. Leaves should be regularly cleared from your property either by using a cleanup service or a leaf blower, and your gutters should be kept clear to prevent water build up around your buildings.

3. Have Your Heating System Inspected.
Winter is the highest usage period for your heating system, so ensuring that it is in proper working order before the cold spellhits in the most ideal way to maintain welcoming conditions for your employees and customers. Having your system inspected at the beginning of fall means that you will not experience unexpected outages right when you need your heating the most.

4. Have an Emergency Back-Up Plan.
Prepare for the worst but hope for the best. This simple adage can make all the difference if an emergency hits. Your emergency back-up plan may simply involve having a generator on hand to ensure consistent power, but training your employees for emergency preparedness means that your team will be able to handle any situation safely and calmly. Never be afraid to close your business during a severe storm, as your commitment to the safety of your customers and staff is far more valuable than any profits you might make that day.

Being prepared for inclement weather is your ultimate protection against hazards. Pro Security is committed to assisting businesses with all aspects of safety and security.