Covid 19 has impacted so many lives. It has even changed how we work. As we transition back into the office, safety and cleaning is now mandatory and it’s important to make sure your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and cleaning supplies are accessible, organized and effective.
If you currently don’t have a place to store your supplies consider these additional elements to add to your office or designated storage room:
- Cabinets are key for keeping all necessary supplies in one place. Think of a secluded space to keep the cabinets away from the workplace traffic, all while keeping it accessible.
- Stackable storage bins are simple ways to organize your countertops, large desk drawers or desk cabinets with all PPE equipment. It’s important that all supplies are kept in cool spaces to keep their effectiveness once opened.
- Masks, hand sanitizers, wipes, aerosol sprays, etc. are what most office settings are requiring to be present especially when there are large flows of traffic entering and exiting buildings. These simple safety tools will eventually become a fuss of clutter if not properly organized and stored away. Take a few minutes of your day each week to make sure everything is in its proper place to keep the clutter at bay.
- Take inventory of your supplies and determine which storage options are best for all of your supplies. Remember, effective storage is best when used as preventative measures against contaminants. Gloves can tend to lose their elasticity over time or can melt if the space is too humid or warm.
- Hand sanitizers have expiration dates and should be evaluated on a regular basis. Keeping them tucked away in storage easily makes them forgettable so be mindful to keep checking those dates.
Discuss all options with your janitorial supervisors, including keeping up with new additional PPE supplies, and implement the best storage options for your facilities. It’s all about safety and ensuring every measure possible is taken to achieve just that.
