Tips To Make Your Commercial Space Safe During COVID-19

COVID-19 is a serious pandemic that has caused widespread panic and concern. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, businesses are struggling to keep their doors open, and many people have lost their jobs. Amid all this chaos, it’s important to remember one thing: safety first. If you operate a business, it’s crucial to take steps now to make sure your commercial space is safe from the potential dangers of COVID-19. It can be difficult to know where to start. That’s why we’ve put together this guide with tips on how to make your commercial space safe during COVID-19. 

• Increase cleaning and disinfection

Commercial spaces such as food manufacturing planets are commonplace for germs and bacteria to thrive, so it is important to increase cleaning and disinfection during this time. Here are some tips to help increase cleaning and disinfection in commercial spaces:

• Increase the frequency of deep cleaning and disinfecting. This includes areas that are often overlooked, such as doorknobs, light switches, faucets, and countertops.
• Use disinfectant wipes or sprays on high traffic surfaces.
• Regularly disinfect food production equipment to avoid cross-contamination of products. 

• Encourage employees and customer hygiene

Employee hygiene is of utmost importance to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Encourage employees to practice good hygiene habits by washing their hands regularly and coughing into their elbows rather than their hands. In addition, businesses can promote good hygiene habits among their employees by providing hand sanitiser throughout the workplace, posting signage reminding employees to wash their hands, scheduling breaks individually, and disposing of used tissues properly.

Employees should also be made aware to always wear masks and gloves when coming in contact with the food during the manufacturing process to avoid the spread of any germs. Distributing contaminated food to customers can lead to serious issues and even liabilities so it is important to maintain hygiene and avoid any problems from arising. 

• Implement social distancing measures

Social distancing is key for all safety measures. This means ensuring that employees and customers maintain a distance of at least six feet from one another. You can do this by implementing signage and floor markings indicating where people should stand, placing limits on the number of people who can be in your space at one time, and staggering shift times to avoid congestion.

• Make sure you have a plan

You need to have a plan in place in case any COVID emergency occurs. Your plan should include the following:

• As an owner, it's important to have a basic understanding of the disease and how it spreads. This will allow you to make informed decisions about how to protect yourself and others. There are several excellent resources available online on the World Health Organisation's website.
• A contact list including the numbers of an on-call doctor, cleaning company, and other relevant parties.
• Evacuation routes and meeting points.
• A communication strategy for employees and customers.
• Procedures for dealing with sick employees or customers.

• Establishing clear communication channels

Employees and customers should know what your company is doing to keep the space safe as well as what they can do themselves to help prevent the spread of disease. Here are some tips for establishing clear communication channels:

• This might include posting signs with reminders about handwashing and social distancing or sending out regular emails or preferred communication methods.
• Having a designated contact person or team to field all communications.
• Establishing a specific protocol for responding to COVID-19 outbreaks.
• Ensuring all staff are familiar with the communication system and protocols.
• Testing the communication system regularly to make sure it is working properly.
• Regularly scheduled meetings or conference calls can also help keep everyone in the loop. 

COVID-19 is a serious pandemic that has forced people all over the world to take precautions to avoid exposure. Businesses are no exception, and commercial spaces must be made safe for both customers and employees. That's where Hygiene Group can help you make your business premises a haven from the virus. 

We can help make your commercial space safe by providing disinfection and sanitising services. And our team of experts has extensive knowledge and experience in disinfection and decontamination and can help you create a plan to protect your business from COVID-19 with all safety regulations. 

If you have any questions or need help implementing these measures, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are here to help you keep your business running smoothly during this challenging time.