The COVID-19 pandemic brought the whole world to a standstill. Even though the vaccine is still being tested, it has been over a year, and people have started to get back to working in regular offices. In trying times like these, it is extremely important to keep your employee safety a priority over everything else. 

There is a whole new range of challenges that businesses face while reopening after this pandemic. Even though everyone feels an urgency to get back to work, it is important to follow specific guidelines to keep your employees safe during work. Here are a few tips for creating a safe workplace during COVID-19.

Install sanitizer dispensers

The most important thing to do when you reopen your workplace is to ensure that sanitizer dispensers are available everywhere in your office. Every conference room shared space, washroom, break room, and even the reception and front door with a sanitizer dispenser. This will limit the spread of the virus even if someone who is infected and is wearing a mask enters the building. 

Disinfect your office

You should get your office disinfected before you open it. This should be the top priority on your list so that you know, before you open your doors, everything is cleaned thoroughly. Viruses and germs can be hiding anywhere and even last on surfaces for quite a few days. If anyone in your office has caught the virus, “you need commercial disinfecting” before reopening again. Professionals use cleaning solutions and tools that are far more superior to the ones used by your daily cleaning services. They also add hospital-grade germicide disinfectant to be thorough with their job.

Limit surfaces that employees need to touch with their hands

Before the pandemic started, everyone was very used to using their hands to do things such as opening doors. Because the virus spreads mostly by touch, it is vital to limit the surfaces that employees must touch with their hands. For example, you can add motion sensors to all bathroom features so that no one has to touch a faucet to wash their hands. You can even think of installing motion lights in all rooms. You can even advise your employees to open doors with their shoulder or foot. To prevent the spread of viruses you can think of modifying your operations with various social distancing measures. You can place floor stickers at your workplace to show people how far apart they should be, or you can change the layout of your office furniture so that your employees are further away from each other and customers.

Use technology to your advantage

Office spaces designed more for collaboration technology and remote work are relatively care-free today about the virus since their work does not require much physical contact. It is important to add features such as work from home and video conferencing for your employees to connect better with their colleagues. You can even invest in Bluetooth technology for your conference rooms so that they can connect without having to touch a shared phone or the speaker. 

It is very important to follow specific guidelines and procedures for when you reopen your office. Your employees should be your top priority in such testing times. Follow these tips and techniques to help you keep your workplace safe from coronavirus. That way you can ensure productivity and efficiency from your employees.