Times are hard nowadays. The pandemic has made a lot of us realize that we have taken for granted some of the most important things in life, including our safety and security. Yes, we do our best to protect our homes and our loved ones, but a lot of people also admit to not taking better care of themselves. We tend to work long hours and not take our personal safety as seriously as we should.
Case in point, a lot of people do not have insurance because they see it as an expense, not an investment and protection. You also probably know some people who are a bit reckless behind the wheel or don’t take wear protective gear, such as fireproof vests and clothes or hard hats, in their hazardous workplace.
The New Cool in the Niche Market
Entrepreneurs should recognize that there is a great opportunity here to help educate the public about the importance of safety and security. Those who are safety advocates mostly think that a career in the safety business is the only opportunity to make a difference. This has pretty much become the status quo. This is why the safety business industry is already saturated not because there’s an overflow of businesses but because most safety professionals don’t dare venture into business.
For most of these folks, they see their jobs as providing the necessary financial stability they need. So why fix what’s not broken, right? But the thing is, very few safety professionals get t this type of mindset only produces more job-seekers in an industry with very limited job opportunities.
Considering everything that’s happening now, looking for work just doesn’t cut it. To survive, people have to create employment and income opportunities. We should not be too fixated on employment but rather, create opportunities for employment. This is why safety professionals should consider starting a safety and security business.
Think about the wider net the safety industry can cast with every additional business and how it will help propagate safety as a way of life. Think about the jobs it can create among those who are well-versed in this line of business. There will be challenges along the way as it is a relatively small industry but once you break the barriers, you can carve a nice place for yourself in this niche industry.
Health and Safety Business Ideas
If you plan to get into the health, safety, and security industry, here are a few business ideas to help you get started in the right direction.
Training Courses
One of the key things to remember in this particular industry is it is a specialized industry where extensive knowledge and expertise will set you apart from the competition. You need to have laser-like focus and not be a jack-of-all-trades. Providing training programs that help build very specific skill sets and empower safety professionals will help you get ahead of the pack.
Safety Career Training
Before you can venture into this type of business, you need to be certified to train people. You can’t pour from an empty cup, after all. Whether you decide to be a freelance trainer or start a training center that delivers very targeted courses, you will need to partner with the right certification body to ensure the highest quality training.
In-House Health and Safety Program
This is quite a lucrative niche to be in. This helps create value for organizations by providing the required in-house training to boost their competence as far as health and safety are concerned. Similar to the safety career training line of business, you will need to undergo and complete the relevant training certifications needed to qualify you as a provider.
Consultancy
If you’ve been in the industry for quite some time now and have already amassed extensive knowledge and experience in the field, you can offer your services as a health and safety consultant. You can even start a small consulting firm or agency. Again, certification with third-party providers is necessary to get started as a consultant.
Merchandise
As important as skills and services are, apart from the right gear and equipment, no safety professional will thrive in this industry. So equipping them and the general public with the right products will help them save lives and properties.
Physical Merchandise
Selling physical safety products is an easy way to penetrate the safety industry. From safety signs to safety equipment to affiliate marketing businesses, any entrepreneur can get a piece of the action whether they sell from an online shop or a physical store.
Digital Products
We live in a digital world, so it makes sense to take advantage of the different digital platforms to spread safety awareness. Entrepreneurs can create and sell products such as online safety courses, stock videos and images, training materials, blogs and articles for content marketing, and a slew of other digital products that users can access anytime anywhere.
No matter how well your intentions are in helping people out, nothing good will take place if no action is carried out. Now that you’re aware of the pressing need for greater awareness about health and safety, start creating opportunities that will benefit not just the general public but also provide a livelihood for safety professionals where you are.