With the virus popping up in various locations, some businesses and schools have told their employees or students to, “Work from home”. That seems like a fair idea to me.
I am heading out to my ole work place this morning to have a free lunch and celebrate the 40th anniversary of this facility. I began wondering what should this type business do, if or when the virus is occurring in our area. If you tell the employees to stay home then no work can be done. The stores this distribution center supplies, would run short or out of items to sell fairly quick.
This type business receives products from all over the world, is any of it contaminated with the virus?
In work situations where groups of people are employed, what changes must occur in order to protect the health of everyone. A few things to consider; Arrival by staff, doors, work stations, breaks, lunch, restrooms, intercoms, times and or areas where staff gather or meet.
Should employees come to work yet stay away from the other staff throughout the day.
Possibly hand cleaner at all work benches and on all equipment such as fork lifts and tuggers.
Should staff wear masks, not so much to protect them from others, but to keep them from spreading anything via a cough or sneeze?
The mask when worn will help remind people to keep their hands away from their face.
Should doors be left open or open automatically to help avoid contact with door knobs and handles that other have touched.
Should a company like this employee a special cleaning crew who attempt to disinfect as much as possible. Can you trust this cleaning crew to do their work properly?
How should they handle lunch? Normally everyone gathers in the break room to eat. Most have their lunch in shared refrigerators.
How can arrival time and breaks be altered?
Lots to think about!
Senior person who has thought about the virus, Don Ford
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