Every company hires two types of workers namely permanent and temporary. Usually
permanent workers are issued an I-cards or a badges. However, these are not issued
to the temporary workers for a multitude of reasons. This can pose a major security
threat.
Following are some of the best practices followed in the industry for security &
safety during labour management.
# 1 Take the photograph Photograph : It is said that a picture is worth a thousand
words. This saying is especially true in the context of security management. Adding
a photograph of a person on the badge prevents several problems that may otherwise
occur. The security guards can confirm that the same person for whom the badge was
made is in the premises.
# 2 Scan the Fingerprint: A fingerprint is a very robust proof for identifying someone
compared to just a photograph. Scanning a finger print of a temporary worker is
an important step in security. It is recommended that a print of the left index
finger is captured. It is essential to verify the fingerprint before storing the
image for further usage.
# 3 Perform a Background Check: Attrition is a major problem with temporary workers
and hence it is essential to perform a background check of these individuals before
involving them on an actual job. Performing elaborate background checks many not
be possible because of the large number of temporary workers companies employ and
hence, collecting photocopies of government ID like a voter cards or a driver's
licenses can help. However, just accepting a photocopy of an ID would not be very
useful because it can be a fake. It is a good practice to verify if an ID is genuine
before accepting it.
#4 Give Induction Training: It is a good practice to conduct an induction training
of temporary workers before they begin working. The nature of the induction training
should depend upon the type of work the temporary worker has been hired to do.
#5 Design an efficient Badge: The badge should prominently display the name of the
employee. The contractor name should be also displayed below that. Specifying the
area of operation can help security guards in identifying the workers who are found
in non designated areas.
#6 Put a Color bands based on worker Type: Security persons can categorize workers
as Electrician, Kitchen Staff, etc. and assign a color to each type. Putting a color
band of the type of worker makes it relatively easy for security guards to identify
labourers.
#7 Print Icons on the Badge: Certain icons can be placed on the badge like "No Mobile",
"No smoking" etc. which can give a visual indication to the labourer about the security
policies of the company.
#8 Print Contact Numbers for Emergency: It is a good idea to include contact numbers
to use in case of emergency on the badge. It is the most convenient place to place
them.
