How to Start a Shoe Program

 For some employees, getting to a store to get safety toe shoes isnt an easy task. Between getting to the shoe store, confirming that the shoes meet their needs, finding a style that is comfortable, and that they will like can be a bit of a challenge.Shoeprograms can be a great solution. In fact, our goal is to help YOU reduce workplace injuries by offering the best safety shoes in the styles and brands that you know your employees actually want to wear.With the shoe program, we give you everything you need to figure out just exactly what types of results you should be looking for.So, are you ready to take the plunge and start your own slip-resistant shoe program? Just follow these simple steps below:Identify Key IssuesThe first thing that we recommend you do is corral all of the corporate managers, department heads, and safety directors together and have them work together to determine what problems and issues the company has had with slips and falls. Bringing the leaders of the company together to understand the true extent of the issue is the first step in starting a footwear program.Tally the ExpensesNext, you will need to factor in what the true cost of safety accidents areand figure out what these accidents have really been costing you. If youre not sure where to begin when it comes to collecting this information, we are more than happy to help you figure it out, and help you understand the true measure in which slips and falls have affected your bottom line over the years.Set ParametersNow that you have determined your company is indeed in need of a shoe program, its time to determine what parameters you want your soon-to-be program to have. We are more than happy to meet the needs of your company specifically in order to create a custom program for you.Get Excited!Get your company excited about your new shoe program! There needs to be a strong level of cohesion from the boardroom, all the way to the stock room. Without basic buy-in awareness from your company, the program will more than likely fall flat. So put up posters, send emails, and create some awareness!Are You Measuring Up?Its time for the fun part. Thats right, its time to measure your results! This step is necessary to quantifyyour program's success. This is how you prove to your superiors that your program is successful! We recommend measuring the progress of your program at intervals of 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 18 months, 2 years, and every year after that.A successful shoe program isnt something that just happens overnight. You need a strategic plan, and a little help from your dedicated Saf-Gard^TM team in order to really make this program a true success.Ready to start your own shoe program? Click here.