Environmental Hazards on the Job Site

Every field service business should strive to leave no trace behind (except, of course, for quality work). Garbage can damage the local ecosystem if it enters the environment from job sites without being cleaned up. Debris can not only harm the ecosystem, but it can also cost you and your company money in fines. Safety responsibilities include:

• Safety courses
• Avoiding shortcuts
• Using proper PPE, especially with the added safety guidelines produced in the last year
• Developing an emergency plan

Ecological Hazards

A simple no-trace policy is one step, but we can go a bit further and ensure that hazardous materials are handled appropriately and disposed of in compliance with local and state regulations. In addition, make sure that chemicals are stored in leak-proof containers so that they won’t leak into local waterways. You prevent potentially serious damage to your environment by taking these safety precautions, and you also eliminate the possibility of fines for these violations.

Environmental Safety Procedures for Office Environments

Environmentally conscious actions can also be taken at the office. Whenever possible, reduce waste, recycle, and store hazardous materials in clearly marked areas that follow OSHA guidelines. Storage areas should be free of accumulated materials that might cause tripping hazards, fires, explosions or pest infestations. These guidelines are meant to protect the safety of you and your employees. Unfortunately, workplace accidents often have a negative impact on your bottom line.

How about another environmentally friendly measure? Go paperless. Your customer records, job records, history, and equipment information should all be digitally stored. Not only will this streamline your business, but it will also help the environment. Mass e-mail can be used for marketing and to send forms, invoices, and estimates to your customers. By doing so, you reduce the amount of clutter in your office.

Go Paperless in the Field

It’s even more beneficial to go paperless in the field. Orders, invoices, purchase orders, and even payments can all be eliminated in one stroke. Software like SAWIN Service Automation makes all of this possible.

As we do not have enough space to cover all the advantages of SAWIN Service Automation, we will focus on at least one that directly relates to the concerns of the environment: optimized routing. Service routes that are simplified can help your technicians avoid environmentally (and financially) unfriendly drive time, as they will tackle jobs in a logical manner instead of bouncing from job to job. Additionally, this means less fuel waste and less wear and tear on company vehicles.

To get started, schedule a free SAWIN Service Automation demo today.