Back to Work Precautions amid Coronavirus pandemic

Here's how you can practice caution if you're heading back to work

As the lockdown restrictions are being lifted across the world in order to save the economy, more and more people are gearing up to return to work. If you’ve been working remotely the thought of returning back to work can be daunting. After all, even if the restrictions are eased it doesn’t mean the cases or the virus itself has disappeared.

The uncertainty and unpredictability of the current situation can lead to fear and anxiety especially since a vaccine fit to fight the coronavirus can take months or a year or more to be ready. Which is why taking precautions and following protocols is extremely important.

While all the employers must ensure that everyone follows the precautions made compulsory by the government which includes thermal scanning, sanitising your hands, maintaining a six ft distance and wearing face masks it is important to be extra cautious and save yourself as much as possible from the possibility of getting exposed to the virus.

Here are ways you can be extra careful and take precautions:

• Always carry a hand sanitiser or soap with you.
• Make sure to wear a face mask or face shield to protect yourself.
• Avoid ordering food from outside.
• Carry your own lunch, water bottle and medication if required.
• Make sure to take all frequently used items which include earphones, charger, power banks, laptops, laptop chargers. (Avoid borrowing things from others)
• If you’re a frequent tea or coffee drinker, carry your own sachets or tea bags.
• Make sure to disinfect your work station before placing your valuables.
• Don’t remove your face mask at any time.
• Avoid touching your face.
• Disinfect your laptop and mobile phones.
• Maintain a distance of at least six feet from others.
• Avoid using lifts whenever possible and if you have to use it, do not touch the buttons with your hands.
• Press the button in the elevator with your elbow.
• Avoid using crowded lifts.
• If you are using stairs, do not touch the railing.
• Regularly wash or sanitise your hands.
• Eat your lunch at your desk.
• Avoid shaking hands.
• Do not form groups or sit together over a cup of tea or coffee.
• Remember face masks and face coverings are only preventive methods and not a solution.
• The golden rule should be to avoid coming in contact with people as much as possible and ensuring hygiene and sanitisation at all levels.
• When returning from work, again disinfectant the frequently-touched items.
• It is not advisable to use same face-covers and face masks every day.

Source: www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com