Due to the development of the COVID-19 pandemic, companies working in a stationary system must place even greater emphasis on the correct level of hygiene. Taking measures to reduce the risk of virus transmission in the workplace is an effort that must be taken jointly by both managers and employees at all levels. We suggest how to ensure safety in the plant during the epidemic in accordance with the guidelines of the Minister of Health and the Chief Sanitary Inspector.

COVID-19 in the company - how does the coronavirus spread?

In production plants, the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission is incomparably higher than in enterprises based on other business models. For this reason, security measures should also be much more advanced. COVID-19 can be spread in the company:
- by droplets - by sneezing or coughing,
- by touching surfaces or objects with the virus,
- by close contact with another person – eg shaking hands.

Work safely - keep your hands clean at work

In order to maintain a good level of hygiene in the workplace, it is necessary to increase the emphasis on frequent, proper hand washing and disinfection. Employees should wash their hands:
1. At the beginning and at the end of shifts and breaks.
2. After each use of the toilet.
3. While leaving your zone.
4. After throwing away the waste.
5. Before and after eating and drinking.
6. After removing the protective gloves.
7. After sneezing, coughing or blowing your nose.
It is in turn the responsibility of those responsible for safety in the plant to ensure easy access to disinfectants by placing them in appropriate places and refilling them regularly.

Organization of bathrooms and canteens in the workplace

The Chief Sanitary Inspector also presents his guidelines on ensuring hygiene in the bathroom and canteen. According to the guidelines of the Sanepid, people using the canteen should be provided with dispensers with hand disinfection liquid, and napkin holders should be placed only in the food serving area. In turn, in bathrooms, automatic hand dryers should be excluded from use, providing disposable towels in their place, and instructions for proper hand washing should be placed in a visible place.

Surface disinfection

Another important safety factor in workplaces is the regular disinfection of surfaces where the virus can accumulate. For this purpose, it is worth observing the work, identifying the areas most often touched by employees and disinfecting them after each shift. Faucets, door handles, table tops, handrails, office equipment and other frequently touched items should also be cleaned regularly. Disinfectants should have appropriate permits and approvals to be used to combat COVID-19.

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Distance and prevention - key issues for safe work

The implementation of appropriate preventive measures is conducive to ensuring the proper level of hygiene. Employees with flu-like symptoms and with weakened immunity should not come to work until they are fully recovered. Where possible, appropriate distance between employees should be ensured and their movement should be limited. Safe work also means the rotation of people and the increase in time between shifts, resulting in a reduction in the number of employees staying in the locker room at the same time.