With more people returning to work as vaccines become readily available, it’s important that employers put measures in place to protect employee health. Employees want to feel confident that they are entering a safe workspace, and employers want to minimize risk as much as possible. Businesses can start by following CDC guidelines and implementing these tips.
More than ever, it is critical to choose effective sanitation products and apply them correctly.
Understand the importance of the products you choose.
It’s essential to look for EPA-registered disinfectants that are effective against COVID-19. This includes D7 products, which are proven to inactivate the SARS-CoV-2 virus on hard, non-porous surfaces in one minute. If you’re not sure if a product can claim efficacy against COVID-19, reference the N List. When comparing multiple products, it’s also important to evaluate the log kill claims and choose products with higher kill rates. For any product you select, follow the label directions for dilution and contact time to ensure it is properly applied.
Create a cleaning and sanitation schedule based on your business needs.
Employees and patrons expect certain actions to be taken to protect their health, including a clear cleaning and sanitation schedule. Make time for the frequent disinfection of shared objects and surfaces and assign people responsible for doing so. Your schedule should also include daily disinfection of common areas such as break rooms, restrooms, and kitchens. Periodic deep cleans—including cleaning HVAC systems—are also important. Do one deep clean before people return to work, and then schedule them monthly or quarterly.
After more than a year of taking safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, many people have expectations about what a safe work environment should include.
Make It Easy to Stay Safe
Ensure Proper Ventilation
Enforce Social Distancing
Allow Flexibility
Communicate and Train
D7 is an EPA-registered disinfectant that has been proven to reduce the spread of COVID-19 by inactivating the SARS-CoV-2 virus on hard, non-porous surfaces with a contact time of only one minute. Decon7 products are also effective against the most common foodborne pathogens and viruses.
Depending on the application, a variety of Decon7 products can be used to create a safe environment for employees. D7 foam and spray can be used to disinfect surfaces*, and Decon7 BZK hand sanitizer can be provided to employees and visitors, both when they first enter the workspace and at strategic locations throughout the business.
Check out our “Restaurant and Hospitality Disinfecting Checklist” for more helpful tips.
*See label for specific use instructions