Safety 1st PPE

  On a regular day, in normal times, keeping yourself safe while using a ride-hailing service would mean always keeping your phone charged, keeping your GPS on, telling someone where you’re going, checking the map, and adhering to the buddy system. During a pandemic, though, the rules of the game change.  And whatever you do, don’t  follow the buddy system—unless you’re sitting three feet away from each other. Why Ride Hailing Services are Risky We’re not saying you shouldn’t hail rides anymore. With businesses reopening, many people have no choice but to get to work.  Ride-hailing makes it easier for thousands of people to commute in a reliable, effective, and affordable manner every day. 36% of Americans  use ride-hailing services. Uber and Lyft  are among the most popular options. Since a third of America  is using ride-hailing services, these rides see a lot of people using the same vehicles. And that makes them ris...

As the coronavirus spreads, the number of people vulnerable to infection also increases.  Consequently, there is greater need for protection against transmission. While social distancing measures are effective at curtailing the spread of the virus, they are not the only measures in place. People have also begun to buy personal protective equipment.  In fact, demand has spiked to the point that the CDC has encouraged  people to use cloth masks in place of N95 masks. These masks are more urgently needed by healthcare workers. What is PPE? Personal protective equipment refers to a set of wearable objects designed to protect the wearer from injuries and infections. Essentially, anything that prevents the transfer of infectious material between people falls under personal protective equipment. This equipment is almost always found in hospitals or other healthcare facilities. It includes things like face masks, gloves, and goggles. The Role of PPE in Disease Pr...

Many office groups are currently finalizing the protocols they need to follow in the coming weeks to ensure that their employees remain safe and healthy. Businesses like CNN, Disney, and Goldman Sachs have all resumed operations , so it’s safe to say that a return to partial normalcy is in the cards.   From disallowing food and other online deliveries to making sure each person entering the building has the appropriate personal protective equipment , here are some steps you should take so business can continue as usual. Separating workspaces and using the right equipment Before the pandemic hit, most businesses tried to fit as many workstations as possible into a single room. However, this isn’t practical anymore. To flatten the curve, social distancing measures must continue to be employed. Each workstation must be stationed at least six feet away from any surrounding workstations. If possible, the workstations should be divided using non-porous barriers that ar...