Work does not stop, even in the midst of a pandemic. Therefore, it is essential for companies to protect the health and safety of their employees during this unprecedented time. Companies are responsible for ensuring that there is a high level of trust and respect in their organization by providing employees with personal protective equipment, or PPE, to wear while working.
How Does PPE Help in the Workplace?
Though most office environments do not require you to wear gowns and respirators, PPE is still necessary to protect employees and visitors. PPE such as disposable three-layer face masks, KN95s, protective gloves, and high quality cleaning supplies are important. Since these products are in high demand, they are often difficult to find.
What Types of Personal Protective Equipment Are Useful to Use in the Workplace?
In workplaces that do not involve frontline workers, the types of PPE that keep employees safe range from sanitation options to face masks and face shields. Some options to consider include:
- Face masks
- Face shields
- Protective gloves
- KN95 masks
Consider using these products throughout the office, especially in high-traffic areas:
- Hand sanitizer (gel or spray)
- Surface wipes
- Hard surface disinfectant spray
- Aerosol spray disinfectant
- Touchless sanitizer dispensers
The breakroom is another area of the office to focus on keeping safe and sanitized. Consider using plastic utensils, touchless paper towel dispensers, and individually wrapped items such as straws, utensils, and coffee stirrers.
Touchless coffee and water machines are an excellent way to prevent the spread of germs in your breakroom. We are supplying the following touchless coffee machines:
- TopBrewer
- Encore Bean to Cup
- Virtu Bean to Cup
- Nespresso Momento 100
- Flavia C600
- Bevi
These machines allow employees to order their coffee or water without having to touch a machine. All of these machines can help to protect your employees as they go through their workday.
Why Training Employees is Important
All employees should receive training on safety procedures and how to use personal protective equipment. Safety guidelines should be posted in an easy to view place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other illnesses. You do not need to come up with guidelines on your own, however. OSHA and the CDC have provided these helpful guidelines:
- Frequently wash hands with soap for 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based rub with 60% alcohol or higher.
- Avoid touching the eyes, nose, or mouth.
- Cover coughs and sneezes.
- Stay away from others who are ill.
- Stay home if you feel ill.
Even if wearing full PPE in certain offices is not required, the use of face masks should still be considered. In addition, using a professional solution to sanitize frequently touched areas can work well.
Today, employers are highly concerned with providing a healthy and safe environment for employees. Focusing on PPE and its efficacy in preventing the spread of germs and infections should be a top priority. PPE and antimicrobial copper films can be used together to create an environment where employees are safe.
Are you interested in acquiring PPE, sanitizing chemicals and one-time-use breakroom products? The BostoncleaN team has it covered! Whether you are seeking office beverages and supplies or PPE, we are here to help you. Contact our team today.