{"id":902,"date":"2020-04-15T10:00:26","date_gmt":"2020-04-15T10:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cleancare.com.sg\/sem\/new\/?p=902"},"modified":"2023-08-04T09:59:44","modified_gmt":"2023-08-04T09:59:44","slug":"how-to-prevent-the-spread-of-covid-19-in-your-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cleancare.com.sg\/sem\/how-to-prevent-the-spread-of-covid-19-in-your-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 in Your Workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since the beginning of 2020, the emergence of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has changed the way we live and work in Singapore\u2060\u2014it has never been business as usual.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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With strict and aggressive preventive measures in place, many businesses are imposing remote work except for organisations with proprietary systems and sensitive job orders that require employees to be on-premise, even if it means shifting schedules.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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As champions in <\/span>office carpet cleaning services in Singapore<\/span><\/a>, our objective is to help everyone stay safe and healthy in the office while sharing common workspaces.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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In a previous article, we talked about the ways to sanitise your home during the COVID-19 outbreak, and today, we are covering the basics of creating a healthy and sanitary workplace which includes tips on how to clean your office, whether or not there is confirmed\/suspected COVID-19 infection.<\/span><\/p>\n

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When There is Confirmed\/Suspected COVID-19 Infection\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

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According to the World Health Organisation, COVID-19 seems to behave like other coronaviruses in a way that <\/span>they live on surfaces for a few hours or up to several days<\/span><\/a><\/span>. Like the common cold, the virus can also spread via droplets from sneezing or coughing and\/or by touching a contaminated surface.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Therefore, if there is someone in your property with confirmed\/suspected COVID-19, your office should be cleaned and disinfected thoroughly, particularly their workstation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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While cleaning, make sure to wear the proper personal protective equipment which includes disposable gloves, apron, and shoe covers, and avoid touching other surfaces to avoid the risk of further contamination. Such dangers further illustrate the benefit of hiring <\/span>upholstery cleaning services<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The following measures should be taken whether or not your workplace is infected with COVID-19.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to Clean Your Workplace During the COVID-19 Outbreak\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces more frequently should be a priority in the workplace. These include the doorknobs, handles, light switches, biometric security systems, table surfaces, equipment, and any shared areas where you often congregate. Hiring <\/span>professional upholstery cleaners<\/span> should be a consideration as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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You should have soap, disposable wipes and hand sanitisers in place as well as no-touch trash cans for safe disposal. Proper hygiene and adequate cleaning procedures should keep everyone safer during the virus outbreak.<\/span><\/p>\n

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