What hazards are lurking in your workplace? Eliminate these risks to keep your small business safe.

1. 6 small business
safety hazards
(and how to avoid them)

2. You and your employees worked
hard to build your business to where
it is today.

3. Keep it thriving!
It’s time to find and fix common
safety hazards in your small business.

4. 1. Extension Cord Chaos
Extension cords are meant to be used on
a temporary basis but are often used as
permanent wiring.

5. Reduce the risk of electrical hazards by
checking extension cords for damage
before use. Choose permanent wiring as
much as possible.

6. 2. Cyber Risks
Small to mid-size businesses are at the
greatest risk for a cyberattack. According to
the NSBA 2019 Technology & Small Business
Survey, 35% of participants have been a
victim of a cyberattack.

7. Hackers can access sensitive information and
data, send falsified emails from your domain,
take your website offline and more.

8. 3. Daily wear-and-tear
Whether you’re in an office, warehouse or
store, repetitive daily routines can take a
toll on employees’ bodies and cause chronic
conditions.

9. Chairs with lumbar support, ergonomic desks,
proper earplugs and other tools can help
minimize injury and discomfort.

10. 4. Hazardous chemicals
If you have hazardous chemicals in your
workplace, ensure employees are properly
trained to handle and store chemicals.

11. Make sure chemicals are clearly labeled and
employees receive safety data sheets if they
are exposed to harmful chemicals.

12. 5. Sickness
Promote cleanliness and good hygiene
practices in the workplace to decrease
the spread of contagious illnesses.

13. Encourage employees who are sick to stay
home. To further prevent illnesses at work,
provide flu shots and wellness checks for all.

14. 6. Slips & falls
Slips, trips and falls make up 15% of all
accidental deaths per year.

15. Make sure unmarked steps are corrected,
slippery floors have proper signage and other
precautions are taken to reduce the risk of slips,
trips and falls.

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17. Sources:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Federal Communications Commission
National Small Business Association
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