The concept of ‘return to work’ is now at the forefront of businesses both small and large, with many scrambling to establish ‘best practice’ in an effort to keep their workforce both healthy and confident in the safety of their workplace.
As we accelerate into the ‘new normal’, effective protocols are paramount to set in place. Key to any workplace are a desire to:
- Support their customers
- Protect their staff
- Engage the market
- Enable their business to grow
It is interesting to note how pivotal businesses are addressing these aims and getting back into the flow of personal contact in a safe and effective manner. Some of the primary concerns continue to be:
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Workspaces, facilities and technology |
Effective communication |
Health and safety |
Mental health and wellbeing |
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Here at TCG, we understand that the area of health and safety is of primary concern. One of the discussions within this sphere is, ‘How does PPE fit into the return to workspace, if at all?’. Undoubtably, PPE remains important in publics spaces where people are interacting. From gloves to masks and sanitisers, here are some of the applications you should be considering in your return to work planning:
Office desk areas – supplying staff with stations providing hand sanitiser and face masks, with clear instructions on how face masks work and should be used
Kitchen areas – supplying staff with single-use gloves and sanitising wipes t ensure that surfaces and frequent touch points stay clean and safe
Entry and exit points – equipping staff with non-contact thermometers and hand sanitiser to ensure arriving staff are well and able to remove any contagion
Meeting rooms – equipping rooms with hand sanitiser and sanitising wipes, ensuring visiting clientele are occupying a clean and safe environment. Courtesy disposable masks are also recommended.
In addition to PPE, consider implementing daily cleans of all public access areas, as well as a weekly ‘deep clean’ to ensure all office touch points are kept sanitary.
Don’t forget Safe Work Australia’s helpful ‘Return To Work’ safety paper – a helpful tool to assist you in your planning. You can find this in our ‘Resource’ section on the TCG website (https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/system/files/documents/1909/national_return_to_work_strategy_2020-2030.pdf)
Need any assistance in accessing PPE for your return to work planning? Contact TCG HERE
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