Some of the older retail stores have a whiff of mundanity about them. They are so obvious in their approach to safety that it takes away from some of the glamor that a retail store should have. Customers should be transported to a different world when they enter your business. They shouldn’t be reminded of how frail and afraid you are of being sued if they hurt themselves in your store. There are some things you can implement that would keep safety measures subtly cloaked but show customers your style and thus, embolden your company culture.

 

 

Carpet instead of gloss?

 

The majority of retail stores want a floor that is going to last a lifetime. A floor that will be easily cleanable to get rid of any stains but remain stylish into the future. That’s why they choose marblene floors with a glossy finish. But this does pose a threat to customer safety if the floor is wet. If someone spills their drink or perhaps a leak in your ceiling erupts, this is quite dangerous. Instead, you should go on a carpet floor instead. It’s much more comfortable under people’s feet and this can lead to less stress. If shoppers have been walking around for hours, a carpet will slow down the day for them. More time spent in your store is better for you.

 

Your helpful entrance

 

The entrance is where the majority of injuries occur. This is because the floor outside is wet or there’s an ice build-up. You can create a stylish stainless steel guard rail for customers to hold onto and incorporate it with glass panels. Metal pipes can be bent using a specialist Eckstrom Industries company. They can shape and bend the metal while retaining its strength. This is needed when you’re making a stylish guard rail. This way, the guard rail can flow into your business and not make it so obvious that it’s mainly there for customer safety. If you have elevators in your store, this type of service can bend and shape the metal rails that vinyl and rubber handrail guard run on. 

 

Illuminating lighting

 

So many stores don’t get their lighting correct and that leaves some dark spots all around the store. It’s not wise to have customers in shadows not just for their own safety but to prevent stealing as well. Don’t have lighting that shoots upwards as many businesses think lighting up mannequins this way is paramount. Dropdown pendant ceiling lights are the most effective way to light your store. It will allow you to move the lights around with ease as they’re a lightweight option as opposed to built-in lights. Structural LED lights which are fitted into vertical support beams are also a great option. They provide lateral light that doesn’t dazzle customers but illuminates every inch of the store. 

 

Safety designs that are so obvious, take customers away from what they want to experience. They don’t want large warning signs, they want to be whisked away to a world in which your vision is reality.