Cleaning and ventilation of environments. Social distancing and quick identification of who needs to go into quarantine. But also medical consultations, compliance with privacy regulations and staff training on everything you need to know in times of pandemic. With the start of Phase 2 – that of reopening – there are many measures that companies must adopt to follow the new anti-contagion prescriptions and thus combat the spread of the coronavirus. Beyond the rules imposed by the state, several companies are equipping themselves with protocols designed to be even more stringent (and therefore effective) than the law, but without damaging productivity. An example is Worksafe, developed by the health and safety company International Sos.
The name Worksafe is actually an English acronym which stands for “Workspace environment, Operations, Regulation, Knowledge, Social distancing, Alert, Fortify, Empowering employees”. Each letter corresponds to one of the 8 levels on which the protocol is articulated. Here's what it is.
WORK PLACE
Screening, zoning, installation of barriers, cleaning protocols, ventilation, provision of gloves and masks.
OPERATIONS
Isolation, essential hygiene measures, health and medical measures, health-related questionnaires and physical and mental health support.
REGULATIONS
Comply with all government regulations to ensure full coverage of medical needs including health and safety in the workplace and while on the move.
KNOWLEDGE
Ability to track and implement quarantine in a timely manner. Knowledge and compliance with the privacy law
SOCIAL DISTANCING
Limit the number of people in the workplace, plan spaces, times and shifts, using smart working where possible.
CUSTOM
Install automatic methods to be notified of new threats, such as local outbreaks, demonstrations or riots.
FORTIFY
Sign agreements with infectious disease experts to obtain timely advice.
HOLDING EMPLOYEES ACCOUNTABLE
Involvement of top management, definition of roles and procedures in the event of complaints and complaints.
