Choosing window film could help fulfil some of your business obligations.
As an employer, you have a number of responsibilities to fulfil on behalf of the people that work for you. Whether you run a small business in a rented office, or have bought or built your own offices for a growing company, you must make sure that your employees are working in a safe environment. Failure to do so could result in your being prosecuted, fined and even imprisoned if something goes wrong. Installing window film to protect your employees from broken glass is just one of the steps you can take.
Window film for health and safety
Window film offers a number of advantages, all of which are not only of practical use to you and your employees, but also help you to fulfil your corporate responsibilities. Window film is cheaper than replacing your current glazing and has the added benefit of being replaceable, so if anything should happen, you know that it’s easy to return your office to the safest conditions. Window film is primarily available for:
- Shatter protection – whether you’re worried about protecting your employees from accidental impact (see Regulation 14), the aftermath of an explosion, or you’re in an area where windows are regularly vandalised, window film can help to keep those who work for you safe. Available in a range of thicknesses, window film can prevent injury from cuts on impact, help to keep shattered glass together, significantly reducing the likelihood of flying glass – the cause of most injuries in the event of an explosion. You have to provide a safe working environment, and as many offices continue to use glazing for architectural and environmental effect, it’s up to you to make sure that window film prevents that same glazing from injuring your employees.
- Heat reduction – although British summers aren’t always hot and humid, warm days can create an uncomfortable office environment (see Regulation 7). Many office windows don’t open very far because of the danger of falling, so companies have to install air-conditioning in order to keep the temperature at a reasonable level. Installing heat-reducing window film not only helps to improve the working conditions for your staff, but may also contribute to a reduction in your energy costs.
- Glare reduction – Another issue on sunny days – whether hot or cold outside – is glare (see Regulation 8). The majority of office workers use computer screens, and many manufacturing and production processes are computerised, meaning that a significant percentage of your employees need to be able to see a screen of some sort. Glare can result in eye strain and can also lead to neck and back problems if your employees are sitting in a certain way in order to be able to see what’s on the screen. Fitting specialist window film can help to reduce glare so that your staff can work comfortably.
If you take your responsibilities as an employer seriously, you should look into how window film can help to protect your employees and improve their working environment.
Guardian Glazing Films is a leading UK company which helps companies, public bodies and other organisations offer the best working conditions for their employees. The company offers a wide range of glazing films that protect from explosion, heat and glare, along with privacy films, anti-graffiti treatments and window branding. Whatever window treatments you’re looking for, Guardian Glazing Films can help. For more information on window films, contact us on 0121 693 4747 or fill in our online enquiry form.
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