Steps to Ensure Safety While Joining Back Office during the Pandemic
by Amrita Singh I love to explore new topics.Going
to work after being home locked for nearly 2 months doesn’t seem so bad. Except
for the fact that the rising cases of COVID-19 have clouded all the joys!
It’s understood that leaving the safety of your home is a tough choice
when the pandemic is still at large. On the bright side, most companies are
asking their employees to continue work from home till it all ends so less
traffic and relatively less populated office spaces can be expected.
While
your office must already be
taking all the precautionary measures to ensure the safety of all its
employees, make sure that you are doing your part by adhering to the rules. It
must be your top priority to look out for yourself and others, even more than
your work by incorporating a few changes in your work routine. After all, it
takes teamwork to keep the virus at bay. Below-mentioned are some steps to take
in this regard:
Don’t
Leave Home Without Safety Gears By Your Side:
Let’s
face it; COVID-19 has brought humongous changes not just in the way you live
but also the way you dress up.
· Masks and gloves
are the latest additions to your wardrobe that must be worn at all times. There
has been a surge in the variety of masks sold in the market- all in different
colors and materials.
· If you wear
contact lenses, switch to glasses to avoid touching your eyes.
· Ensure you carry a
hand sanitizer with you wherever you go-not just your office.
· Wear covered
clothes to prevent your skin from coming in direct contact with the
contaminated surfaces.
· Carry
your own bottle and cutlery instead of using the office one.
· Finally,
keep your hair tied at the back.
Travelling
to Work:
Travelling
from home to your Office space and back isn’t as scary as it
sounds, given you maintain social distancing and take all the necessary
precautions.
· Make sure to
download the Aarogya Setu App and take the health survey frequently.
· Drive to work in
your own vehicle. Make sure to sanitize your driving wheel and door latches
regularly. If that’s not possible, opt for a personal cab from operators such
as Uber or Ola that are operating with upgraded safety measures.
· Avoid crowded
public transport such as carpools or buses. Opt to use e-payment to minimize
transmission.
· Use your elbows or
shoulders to push doors open. Keep using sanitizer each time you touch a hard
surface.
Maintaining
Safety at Work:
It’s
important to consider everyone as a suspect in the COVID-19 world. Maintaining
safety at work is an important part of resuming office life. If at any point
you feel your safety getting endangered at office
space due to violation of social distancing rules by an employee,
inform the administration immediately.
· Keep your mask on
all the time and refrain from touching your face or hair
· Maintain a
distance of 6 feet from others. Avoid hugs, handshakes and stick to hi or the
good old Namaste.
· Use the stairs
whenever possible. When using a lift, make sure there are not many people inside
and keep a toothpick handy for pushing the buttons. Discard it after use.
· If you must use
office utilities such as coffee machine or printer, make sure to properly
sanitize your hands before and after use.
· Wash your hands
every time you touch frequent touch points such as door handles or railings.
· Avoid having food
in the cafeteria. Have it on your workstation instead.
· If a co-worker is
not feeling well, inform the administration and ask him/her to go back home.
Post-Work
Protocol:
While
it is crucial to follow safety measures at work, it is equally important to
eliminate any risk of transmission while returning back home.
· Try to avoid rush
hours in lifts or roads, even if that means leaving the office early.
· Wash your hands
and arms thoroughly as soon as you reach home or take a bath if possible.
Change your clothes and put your garments in a laundry basket.
· The washroom is the first place to visit after you return
back and before you enter your room.
· Wash your mask as
well and hang it to dry.
Even if you are not exhibiting any other COVID-19 symptom, it’s advisable to stay home when feeling unwell to ensure your safety as well as the safety of your co-workers.
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