Did you know that the average person spends over 400 days of their life in restrooms? With occupancy rates rising in public and workplace facilities, finding efficient solutions to restroom congestion has never been more crucial.

The frustration of waiting in line for a single-stall restroom is a universal experience. But what if technology could offer a solution to restroom occupancy issues, making lines in front of a locked door a thing of the past?
That's why management is frantically looking for ways to lure employees back into the office environment. And for good reason. Studies show that teams working face-to-face are more productive. If team members need to interact to achieve project milestones on time, you don't want them working remotely."

However, employees working from home have a different perspective. They may recall the workplace inconveniences that existed before they left to work remotely. Subtle inconveniences such as using single-stall restrooms.

At some point, everyone has had the uncomfortable experience of having to wait in front of a locked restroom door (seemingly forever) and sometimes wondering if the person inside has died. This scenario is more common than you think. People (especially management) do not realize that the cost to the company of lost productivity can be significant. Restroom anxiety is real. A distracted employee has less time to interact with coworkers. Employee discomfort and inconvenience can mean distraction and lost productivity.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recognizes the importance of restroom breaks and states that employers should provide employees with reasonable access to bathroom facilities. The exact definition of "reasonable" may vary depending on the circumstances and the nature of the job. This broad brush definition is confusing to both employer and employee alike.

However, the time employees spend in the restroom does not have to be a grey area. What if the solution isn't that complicated and confusing?

According to Heads Up Lock Company owner Bruce Roberts, "Business owners and office managers are asking, 'Am I portraying the professional image and standards I want my workforce to strive for? Are there any new restroom products that will increase their comfort level while maintaining productivity when they return to the office?"

The Heads Up Lock Company says Yes. They have announced a new version of their restroom-occupied indicator light. It makes it easy to see from a distance, indicating if a restroom is in use. The light improves productivity and reduces costs by saving all workers and custodial staff time, and it enhances employee safety by eliminating restroom lines.

Many companies have already installed the kit and couldn't be happier. For example, CubCrafters Aircraft Company in Yakama, Washington, has brought more convenience to their workforce and reduced their production costs at the same time. They put the Heads Up Lock kit to the test. An informal study showed that productivity measurably increased.

Says Robert Detloff – Chief Manufacturing Manager, "Since we installed The Heads Up Lock kit, we are saving conservatively 4-5 man hours/day. It has already paid for itself in the first 2 weeks. It was a smart solution."
The Heads Up Lock indicator light is mounted on the wall or ceiling outside of the restroom up to 50 ft. away from the door. It can even be displayed in another room or multiple locations. The light turns red when the restroom is occupied and green when it's available. It's easy to see from a distance of up to 300 ft. away. Thus, it reduces lines outside of the restroom. The time lost from restroom breaks can be significant as opposed to employees having to wait in line.

Says Roberts, "Until now, there has been little office management could do to address their employee's basic needs to use the restroom. You've heard the statement "knowledge is power." Giving the employee the power to make their own decision about when to go greatly reduces workplace anxiety. It provides more options."
The Heads Up Lock kit is affordable and easy to install. If building power should go out, it will re-start itself. It is 100% accurate. Accuracy is critically important because if it isn't accurate, people are quick to lose confidence in it. Contrast this to the unreliable infrared and motion sensors that can produce false readings. People are quick to lose confidence in these devices if they fail. And once confidence and trust is lost, it's very slow to gain it back.

The 100% accuracy of The Heads Up Lock removes all doubt. It will become a trusted workplace ally. Once it is installed there is no maintenance required. It comes in a kit that includes everything needed to be installed by a qualified handyman. It is a low-risk investment to show how much management is dedicated to the welfare and comfort of their employees. The indicator can be used for all single-stall restrooms, such as offices, commercial buildings, restaurants, manufacturing plants, convenience stores, supermarkets, hair salons, medical clinics, banks, and schools to name a few.

For more information, visit: https://www.headsuplock.com/
Contact:
Bruce Roberts
Product Developer
408-966-4365