The COVID-19 crisis managed to shut the world as we know it down, and while things are slowly getting back to normal, many people are still worried about the risk of catching the coronavirus. So far, a vaccine for the coronavirus has not yet been developed, and while many shops and businesses are back to day-to-day operations, it has never been more important to look after the health of your employees. Understandably, many people are worried about the prospect of going into work during these uncertain times, and employers who take extra measures to ensure that their staff is safe will be remembered for it.
Social Distancing
It should be easy for your employees to socially distance themselves from each other and from any customers in your business while they are at work. You can do this by limiting the number of customers in the business at any one time, and placing employee stations further away from one another to reduce the risk of being in close proximity to others.
Face Coverings
Covering your face is now a legal requirement in many states and your employees will always feel safer if you provide them with a mask to wear. Sturdy surgical masks with a filter are the best option for providing protection. While wearing a mask does not guarantee to stop the spread of the virus, it can stop an infected person from passing it on to somebody else, therefore having everybody wear a mask while at work can help to keep everybody safer.
Guards
Along with face masks, you might want to go one step further and provide guards like this Sneeze Guard EZ to your employees for added protection. This is an ideal option if your employees work in an environment where social distancing is going to be difficult even with additional measures put in place. Guards can be put up around checkout points or in reception areas, which tend to be fertile breeding grounds for germs and bacteria.
Cleaning
Even though you keep on top of keeping your business clean, the current crisis means that you need to take it even further. Daily disinfecting of things that tend to be used regularly such as chip and pin machines or door handles should be done diligently and your entire business should be deep cleaned more often than usual to kill any virus particles and improve the safety of your staff and customers.
Hand Washing
Keeping your hands clean is still one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of the virus, so make sure that it is easy for all your employees to wash their hands on a regular basis. You might want to set up hand sanitization stations for staff and customers to use throughout your business with an automatic dispenser that allows people to quickly and easily clean their hands without touching anything. Providing staff with their own personal bottle of hand sanitizer to use when they cannot get to a basin and wash their hands is also ideal.
In these current times, looking after our health is more important than ever – and if you run a business, it’s crucial to think about keeping your employees healthy and safe too.
