The coronavirus had caused a lot of changes to the world, including Mexico. For the country's workforce, going back to work after the stay-at-home orders will be a different sight. Changes will have to be implemented by businesses to resume operations and still provide protection to employees and customers.

The Need to Clean and Sanitize Work Spaces

Based on an article, there will also be a need for frequent sanitation and cleaning activities in work areas and other areas in the business where possible contamination can occur. According to an article, cleaning facilities and workspaces are not enough to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. Some people overlook special devices that they always use whether they are at work or home. The article reveals that people should not forget to disinfect their phones and other devices they frequently use to prevent them from contracting the deadly virus.


COVID-19 Prevention in the Place of Work

Companies should make sure that their employees are reminded about safety measures on COVID-19 prevention while in the workplace. The article also states that washing hands with warm water and soap is effective at preventing COVID-19 infections. Also, dry hands are effective at preventing the replication of bacteria and viruses on the hands. It means that employees who washed their hands should be encouraged to dry them after washing.


Social Distancing at Work

Aside from the daily operations at work such as interacting with customers, social distancing should also be observed during meetings and meal breaks, according to an article. It means that employee's interaction with each other will be limited unlike before the arrival of the pandemic in the country.

Reopening Offices

According to the article, work offices are expected to reopen in August. With the coronavirus still not having a cure or vaccine, it continues to pose a threat to the health of humans. However, some COVID-19 vaccine candidates are already in the research and trial phase.

With the coronavirus still a threat to everyone, workspaces will need to implement COVID-19 prevention strategies such as social distancing, usage of personal protective equipment such as face masks, and frequent sanitation and disinfection. It means that businesses will need to include in their budget for operations an amount allotted for purchasing personal protective equipment, disinfectants, and other necessary costs to enforce COVID-19 preventive measures in the company. Furthermore, companies can include in their budget a cost for employing the services of cleaning companies.

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The authorities of Mexico had issued COVID-19 safety guidelines. In the guidelines, employees are not encouraged not to wear ties, grow their bears, and wear jewelry. The reason for this prohibition is that some bacteria and viruses tend to thrive in those areas. Moreover, the sharing of personal equipment and other personal belongings inside workspaces will not be permitted. This helps prevent the spread of the deadly virus by limiting the surfaces where employees get in contact with.