Survey: Most businesses seldom reassess their safety plans
Natural disasters are the top safety concern among office employees, yet the majority of businesses (60 percent) said recent disasters, including Hurricane Sandy, haven’t led them to reassess their safety plans, according to Staples' second annual workplace safety survey.
Less than half of small businesses said they are prepared for severe emergencies or that safety plans are communicated regularly. Staples suggests that businesses stock up on emergency items like food, water, flashlights and blankets, enough to help sustain employees for up to three days.