The impact of operator training: on safety, costs, and efficiency

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The impact of operator training: on safety, costs, and efficiency

Commercial cleaning equipment saves time and helps to provide consistent, superior results. While manufacturers try to make the equipment as user-friendly and autonomous as possible, they still need help to run.  Proper setup and maintenance still require human intervention, which isn’t always straightforward.  

  • Do you know the impact of operator training on safety, costs and efficiency in your facility?
  • If there is an issue, do your operators know how to detect problems and make on-the-spot repairs?
  • Or do you have to make a service call whenever something goes wrong? 

If you have been procrastinating and putting off investing in operator training, let’s explore the ways proper operator training can impact your business. 

Types of equipment that need operator training

All cleaning solutions and processes require training, but commercial cleaning equipment and the complexity of their technology require specialized education. Typical commercial cleaning equipment includes:

Increase your uptime with trained staff

Consistent cleaning results depend on the continuous uptime of a productive workforce. By having trained operators on staff, you can meet both service and quality expectations more reliably and save money on outsourced repairs.

6 reasons to invest in operator training

While operator training takes some time and money upfront, it pays off in the long run. Here's how:

  1. Preventive maintenance
    Operator error is one of the leading causes of downtime. When your employees are thoroughly knowledgeable about the equipment they're using, problems will be less frequent. And if there is an issue, they will be better prepared to identify minor concerns before they become significant complications, avoiding repairs and downtime altogether.

  2. Faster repairs
    By training your staff on the mechanics of your equipment, they will be able to diagnose and fix machinery on-the-spot, rather than waiting for an outside service team to repair it.

  3. Operator confidence
    When you invest in your staff and contribute to their skill-building and career development, their loyalty, confidence, and morale increase, and a confident, satisfied workforce will work hard for you.

  4. Staff safety
    In the event of a breakdown, your staff may attempt to repair equipment (whether or not they are trained on the machine) to get it up and running quickly.  Inexperienced repairs can lead to injuries.  By giving your staff the tools and knowledge to fix equipment properly, you can keep them safe and ensure they are operating within their comfort zone.

  5. Better results
    When equipment runs at peak performance and your staff is optimally trained, your workplace can be continuously clean, safe, and healthy.

  6. Reduced repair costs
    When equipment repairs can be taken care of by your operators, you can avoid or reduce service calls to an outside supplier, thus decreasing your overall cost to run and maintain your equipment.

Swish offers operator training to keep your staff informed, effective, and self-sufficient as part of our commitment to creating better outcomes for clean, safe, healthy, and productive workplaces.  We also offer a Planned Maintenance Program (PMP) that provides regular maintenance, complementing your operators' hard work and attention.  Find out more about our comprehensive equipment services here.

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