Prevention and Minimizing of Coronavirus at Your Workplace
The Coronavirus which first appeared at the end of 2019 is causing a lot of disruption in the workplace. Restaurants, bars and shopping centers are changing hours or closing temporarily. Offices are allowing employees to work remotely in order to prevent the spread of this highly infectious disease.
What you may not know is that it is possible to disinfect and decontaminate facilities with routine maintenance. Hastily rushing a disinfecting or decontamination job would not be wise as coronavirus can last on surfaces more than just a few hours even up to 3 days[1].
A method of decontamination that can be done to decrease the chances of spreading coronavirus in your office is to use a liquid disinfectant that is administered through a sprayer. Using a sprayer that is electrostatically charged will atomize the liquid solution making it so that adheres to all surfaces.
Areas that can be sprayed are high risk areas that include but are not limited to: handles on doors, light switches, buttons on elevators, faucet handles and the railings on stairways.
There are other proactive ways to make your facility buildings less susceptible to the spread of diseases by installing hand-dryers in bathrooms, installing push doorways instead of doorknobs or automatic doors on entrances. You can also place hand sanitizer dispensers in areas of high traffic.
Employees may also want to bring their own personal disinfecting products to feel safer and more comfortable in their workspace. Employers may want to let their employees know to disinfect their own devices and peripherals that they bring in from outside such as their cellphones which can be covered with germs. According to scientists at the University of Arizona, cellphones carry 10 times more bacteria than most toilet seats[2].
All-Pro Commercial Services can send out a reliable technician that is trained on how to apply these coatings in the most optimal locations to ensure the best possible application of the disinfectant solution. Contact us to see how we can assist your facilities today.
[1] https://www.wired.com/story/how-long-does-the-coronavirus-last-on-surfaces/