The world is experiencing an unprecedented crisis: the spread of the new coronavirus has affected the entire logistics and supply chain, in addition to raising a series of concerns about how employees should continue working.
In Brazil, the situation is increasingly complicated — studies indicate that the country may be the new epicenter of the disease. The estimated number of cases nationwide is between 1.3 million and 2 million, compared to the 107,000 officially reported by the Ministry of Health. The difference in numbers is due to delayed results and underreporting, which makes it difficult for professionals to monitor the spread of the disease.
In this scenario, one of the main recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) is that companies opt for a home office scheme, or work from home. Unfortunately, there are many sectors that cannot adopt this method, but the good news is that there are guidelines on how to make it safer. warehouse workplace.
Impacts of COVID-19 on logistics
As we have seen previously, the spread of the new coronavirus has forced many sectors to adapt their operations. However, there are segments of the industry that are indispensable and cannot stop or reduce their workflow. This is the case of logistics, which is essential for supermarkets and hospitals to continue operating.
In order to keep the entire production chain running and avoid major disruptions if something interferes with the operation of these businesses, Bertolini Sistemas de Armazenagem has brought tips on how employees can work with safety in the storage of materials and products.
How to protect yourself to avoid contamination in logistics operations
For logistics operations to continue amid the COVID-19 crisis, employees need to be safe to face this adversity without becoming infected. Companies must provide masks and alcohol gel in the workplace, in addition to disseminating WHO prevention recommendations.
Inside the factory or industry, it is good form to post notices reminding employees to wash their hands thoroughly with soap and water, especially if the work is not done with gloves. It is also recommended to sanitize computers, cell phones, door handles, among others, with alcohol gel, as the virus survives for a while on these surfaces.
Since one of the easiest ways to get infected is through close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands, it is important that employees stay at least 2 meters away from each other. In places like supermarkets, a very effective and low-cost tactic is to mark the recommended distances on the floor with tape.
Finally, a valuable tip has to do with the arrival and departure times. Talk to your managers about the possibility of making this part more flexible, preventing employees from taking public transportation during “rush hour”, known for large crowds.
Bertolini Sistemas de Armazenagem would like to take this opportunity to reinforce its concern for its employees at such a delicate time as this. We hope that everyone takes the necessary precautions and stays safe!
