Implementing COVID-19 SOPs In The Workplace

The CDC recommends that businesses and workplaces should follow the public health guidelines and SOPs set by them in order to maintain a safe working environment for their employees.

However, with many businesses resuming work on-site, it can be tricky to maintain the same level of adherence. So how do you go about maintaining workplace safety with these guidelines?

Here are a few tips for holding on to when implementing new rules and regulations:

Promote and encourage handwashing

We go through the day without realizing just how dirty our hands can be. Bacteria and germs transfer from different surfaces onto our hands, and this is precisely what makes the spread of the virus to easy. As you cough, sneeze, touch other surfaces and then touch your face, rub your eyes, yawn, etc., you risk transmitting the virus. Put up signs, send our regular reminders to encourage people to wash their hands several times a day as well, because soap and water are the best way to kill germs and bacteria.

Mandate facial coverings like masks

Facial coverings and masks are important for reducing the transmission of the virus because they help prevent the spray and inhalation of droplets when worn over the mouth and nose. Since the virus is primarily transmitted through these vapors, it’s vital that staff members all take precautions.

While not all individuals will be comfortable with masks, and exceptions can be made, find alternatives like face-shields that make a difference. You should also implement rules for social distancing by spacing out stations, desks, and other measures to prevent close contact and transmission.

Discourage sharing objects such as phones

Since the virus can survive on various surfaces for a certain period of time, it’s important that you discourage sharing of personal belongings and items like phones and even using each other’s desks, seats, and other objects. It’s important to contain the spread if someone is a carrier. There’s no such thing as being too precautious because people can be asymptomatic and still carrying the virus, which can affect someone else.

Improve housekeeping and cleaning practices

Amidst the pandemic, one thing you should absolutely never compromise on is housekeeping. It’s vital that you hire a professional commercial cleaning service in Norristown such as ours to help maintain and uphold the most stringent hygiene and cleanliness standards. We offer COVID-19 disinfecting services to our clients across Hatfield and other areas, following strict measures like using CDC and EPA-registered chemical disinfectant, using fogging machines, forensic wipe downs, and other processes carried out by our trained staff. You can reach out to us for more details about our general cleaning services too.

Let’s make our workplaces safer and help flatten the curve in every way we can!