As pandemic curves are flattening, we are getting closer to returning to normalcy – reigniting the stalled economic engine and reopening businesses around the world.
How to re-set workplace in order to allow employees to resume their work in a safe work environment? Here are the measures that workplace management must do:
1. Coronavirus Testing: As coronavirus testing – RNA and antibody testing – become widely available, employees who lack post-infection immunity need to be tested on regular basis to renew their “license” to come back to work.
2. Managing Suspected Cases: Temperature taking devices should be installed in building entrances for the purpose of capturing suspected cases. Any suspected case, such as those who shows clinical symptoms or had close contact with patients should be immediately isolated and reported to local pandemic agencies. Data of in-person meeting and badge swipe should be used to identify close contacts.
3. Physical Distancing: Physical distancing should be achieved by re-configuring workspace according to job types and work scenarios. Remote work should continue to be encouraged wherever possible.
4. Disinfection: Surface disinfection should be regularly performed using UV lights and spays or vapor of nontoxic disinfectant liquids. It is time to install door buttons and faucet switches that employees can push without using their hands.
A dedicated task force is required to operationalize the workplace safety measures and best practices should be identified, validated and promoted.
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