Companies cannot afford to put their employees’ health and safety at risk during a pandemic. As a result, it’s critical that your ‘back-to-work’ strategy minimizes the chance of the virus spreading.
Cleaning on a Regular Basis
COVID-19 has been known to last 24 hours on cardboard and up to 3 days on plastic and stainless surfaces. This means the infection can quickly spread through door knobs, workstations, computers, sinks, and tables. These are things and surfaces that are frequently utilized in the workplace. To reduce the risk of illness, the findings underscore the need for complete disinfection and scheduling regular deep cleaning of these places. It’s also vital that you have gloves, hand sanitizers, face masks, and wipes easily available for staff to use throughout the company.
Social Distancing
Since the Virus is primarily spread from person to person through droplets during close contact. As a result, it’s critical to ensure that the 2-meter required physical distance is observed throughout your facility. However, enforcing this rule might be challenging, especially if you work in an open-plan workplace where people ‘hot-desk.’ Because employees share desk areas, the latter can raise the risk of infection. In this scenario, we recommend making seating arrangements ahead of time.
Ventilation and air Quality
Whether it’s a 21st-century burden or a blessing, the reality is that most of us choose to stay indoors. As a result, good ventilation is critical for your team’s health and productivity. According to a recent scientific report, ‘the virus has a lesser chance of transmission in a well-ventilated space.’ This research emphasizes the importance of excellent ventilation and air quality in reducing the risk of airborne transmission. You’ll also improve the health of your overall building by lowering the likelihood of your employees contracting sick building syndrome,’ a frequent sickness caused by inadequately ventilated buildings.
Above all, let your staff know what your ‘back-to-work’ plan is at least three weeks before you reopen. Allow everyone to express themselves freely and, most essential, be adaptable in your approach.