After months of working from home, heading back to theoffice can feel a bit out of place. Since the COVID-19 pandemic is here for thelong haul, routine sanitization of the workplace is highly essential for thesafety and well-being of the employees.
As businesses and offices are reopening, the importance ofhygiene cannot be undermined. Companies should go the extra mile to improve theoverall sanitation procedures for the safety of building occupants.
Sanitizing and disinfecting the workplace regularly helpskeep disease-causing microorganisms at bay. Facility managers should ensurethat the high priority and accessed areas like washrooms, meeting rooms and washrooms should be cleaned, sanitized and disinfected frequently.
Without further ado, let’s delve deeper into the waysfacility managers should incorporate sanitization & disinfectionservices into workplaces:
Daily disinfection is a must
The interiors of your office should be disinfected at leasttwice a day (if the number of individuals who come in on a daily basis is low)or as directed by the government for related capacities.
In high-contact areas, disinfection with approved chemicaltreatments or bleach is typically efficient for eliminating bacteria. Surfacedisinfectants in liquid form are ideal for use in both big and small-sized workplaces.
Cleaning high-touch surfaces
Disease-causing bacteria can be transmitted via high-touchsurfaces such as doorknobs, sinks, light switches, faucets, and other commonlyused devices.
Sanitizing these surfaces on a regular basis, especiallyafter each usage, will significantly reduce the spread of germs. Alcoholsanitizing wipes or disinfectant sprays are great for sanitizing and disinfecting these surfaces.
Equipping the workplaces
Hand sanitizers, temperature monitoring devices, and otherrapid sanitizing solutions should be placed at all office building entrances,conference rooms, and washrooms.
Hand sanitizers containing at least 60% alcohol by volume(Ethanol or IPA) are recommended by the WHO and the CDC for their efficacyagainst COVID-19 and other major-disease causing germs. Keeping a no-touch dispenser stand in a common area will help reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
Quick sanitization
To avoid the spread of germs in co-working spaces, conductrapid and frequent sanitization of surfaces in addition to daily extensivedisinfection practices.
Sanitizing medium and high contact surfaces usingmulti-surface disinfection wipes and surface disinfectant sprays is a quick andeasy approach for efficient cleaning. Sanitation rounds every day are believed to aid in keeping the workplace clean. Although qualified cleaning personnel can perform this, employees can make it a habit of keeping their workstations clean and sanitized to avoid the spread of contaminants.
Conducting employee training
Educate your staff on the importance of sanitization andcleanliness and the impact it has on their surroundings. To avoid germtransmission during the commute, it is recommended that passengers maintain good personal hygiene.
Employees should be given hand sanitizers, gloves, facemasks, and other sanitization products to use. Inside the office, rigorousadherence to social distance should be encouraged. Separate adjoining workstations by a certain distance if feasible, as recommended by the government. To make cleanliness a high priority, send regular reminders about frequent sanitization and social distancing via e-mail, texts, or by conducting monthly seminars.
Last few words…
With the COVID-19 pandemic hovering over us all, returningto work might be daunting. Having sanitization tools on hand, along withknowledge on how to clean various types of places, may help keep infectious germs and viruses at bay.
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