Getting back to the office – safely

Germ reduction key to better productivity and satisfaction

Not only do hundreds of thousands of people die from pathogens every year, but contagious diseases also have a significant impact on state and individual economies every year. Billions of working days are lost each year to illnesses such as colds and flu, E. coli, MRSA, and norovirus.

In the post-COVID world of working from home, many companies will downsize and integrate more hot-desking. We will return to work, but not necessarily to a desk of our own. It means even greater focus on cleaning practices.

Make sure that clean also means healthy

The pandemic has made us all aware that even if the surfaces around you look clean, they harbor a myriad of viruses and bacteria, invisible to the naked eye. Standard cleaning methods are often not enough to remove all the germs. Regular sanitizing and disinfecting should therefore be an essential part of every business’s routine to create a healthy working environment and improved well-being among co-workers. 

Greater blend of people = greater exposure to pathogens

UV disinfection – a great tool for a safer office

Have you ever seen how your office is kept clean? What gets cleaned and what doesn't? What kind of items the cleaning staff uses? Do they for example use fresh wipes for every new surface? Do they use a sanitizing spray? And how about yourself? Do you wash your hands frequently and thoroughly every time, especially after going to the bathroom? Do you eat in the canteen area, or do you sometimes eat at your desk?

Today more than ever, it is important that all companies take the appropriate measures to help protect their employees against the threat of harmful microbes.

Ultraviolet light has a long history as a disinfectant. The question, however, is how best to harness it to fight the spread of the virus and protect human health in the post-COVID office.

At LightLab, we have been working with UV disinfection for several years and we can help you to create a safe, clean, and welcoming workplace.