Safety Isn’t Seasonal: 5 Smart Ways to Improve Facility Safety

At Adams Inc., we’ve spent the last 100 years helping organizations build safer, smarter spaces, because safety isn’t just a one-time checklist. It’s a mindset that should be woven into daily operations, year-round.

Whether you’re expanding, adapting to new workflows, or simply overdue for a safety refresh, now is always the right time to take a closer look at how you protect your people, equipment and facility.

Here are five practical ways to improve and update your safety strategy and how Adams can help make it happen.

1. Walk the Floor with Purpose

A fresh walk-through can reveal safety risks that go unnoticed day to day. Look for:

Worn or missing signage
Blocked walkways or blind corners
Unprotected elevated areas
Temporary fixes that have become permanent solutions

Adams offers on-site safety walkthroughs to help you see your space with fresh eyes, and find the opportunities you might be missing.

2. Reassess Guardrails, Gates & Barriers

As facilities evolve, so should safety systems. It’s important to evaluate:

Are guardrails placed where vehicles or forklifts move most?
Are gates functioning properly and protecting elevated access points?
Are stairs, platforms, and mezzanines fully protected?

We supply and install custom guardrails, railing systems, and industrial gates to help prevent accidents before they happen.

3. Improve Visibility & Airflow

Sometimes safety comes down to comfort and clarity. Key areas to assess:

Lighting: Are work zones well lit? Are fixtures outdated or poorly placed?
Ventilation: Could your space benefit from improved airflow or fan placement?
Partitioning: Are there zones that would be safer with clear separation?

Ceiling and roof fans, industrial curtains, and visibility upgrades are simple but effective improvements that support safety and morale.

4. Rethink Storage Safety

A disorganized or outdated storage system creates unnecessary risk. Consider:

Are lockers and cabinets secure, clearly labeled, and well-placed?
Is high-traffic floor space being used for storage when it could be vertical?
Could high-density shelving reduce clutter and create safer movement zones?

From Unistrut framing and mezzanines to custom cabinets and shelving, Adams helps facilities reclaim space and reduce hazards.

5. Prepare for What’s Next

Safety isn’t static. Whether you’re onboarding new equipment, growing your team, or updating standards, it pays to plan ahead:

Evaluate long-term upgrades like catwalks, mezzanines, or platforms
Review current emergency exit strategies and signage
Future-proof your facility for new technologies or workflows

We help customers design solutions that grow with them balancing today’s needs with tomorrow’s vision.

Let’s Walk It Together

At Adams, we’ve spent a century helping facilities make meaningful, lasting safety improvements. Whether it’s a full facility walk-through or a few targeted upgrades, our team is here to help you safely work smart.