{"id":238,"date":"2020-07-22T17:16:51","date_gmt":"2020-07-22T17:16:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bafcorp.com\/blog\/?p=238"},"modified":"2020-07-22T17:16:51","modified_gmt":"2020-07-22T17:16:51","slug":"effective-tips-to-prevent-illness-outbreaks-at-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bafcorp.com\/blog\/effective-tips-to-prevent-illness-outbreaks-at-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Effective Tips to Prevent Illness Outbreaks at Work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As a manager or business owner, you simply cannot be expected to have the clairvoyance to anticipate when an illness outbreak is going manifest and spread through your workplace. Although you can\u2019t envisage the next virus or similar contagion threat at work, you can promote healthier habits and implement minor renovations to prevent spreading and contracting contagious illnesses among your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Continue reading to learn what these effective tips are, and how you can get started with a free commercial remodeling assessment near you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bafcorp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Commercial-Remodeling-Contractor-Indianapolis-Indiana.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Commercial Building Renovations 317-253-0531\" class=\"wp-image-239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bafcorp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Commercial-Remodeling-Contractor-Indianapolis-Indiana.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bafcorp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Commercial-Remodeling-Contractor-Indianapolis-Indiana-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bafcorp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Commercial-Remodeling-Contractor-Indianapolis-Indiana-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Indianapolis Commercial Building Renovations 317-253-0531<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Encourage New Workplace Health Practices<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Germs, viruses, and microbes are primarily spread through airborne particles and droplets, or contaminated surfaces like counters, railings, elevator buttons, plumbing fixtures, phones, doorknobs, and keyboards. This means simply breathing near, or touching something after, an infected person can put you in jeopardy of contracting their illness. Promoting the practice of safe and effective habits within the workplace can better protect your employees from contracting an illness at work, which ultimately supports your business\u2019s success through higher staff attendance and productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So how can you achieve this level of health and success?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Professional facility maintenance and commercial construction managers encourage several behavioral modifications, technologies, and renovations that are proven to help reduce the risk of spreading or contracting an illness at work. Begin by encouraging your staff, team members, and work colleagues to make small changes in their daily habits and routines, such as avoiding close contact with co-workers and clients, especially during peak flu season. Promote these healthy habits among employees:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u2724 Wash your hands thoroughly, and routinely as needed.<br>\u2724 Cover your mouth and nose to cough, sneeze, etc.<br>\u2724 Washing hands after coughing, sneezing, wiping nose, etc.<br>\u2724 Practice social distancing during cold and flu season.<br>\u2724 Use hand sanitizer after touching surfaces or shaking hands.<br>\u2724 Bring your own coffee mug to work.<br>\u2724 Do not share food or beverages.<br>\u2724 Do not share cosmetics, contact solution, or similar products.<br>\u2724 Clean personal workspace daily (i.e. desk, keyboard, phone, etc.)<br>\u2724 Stay home when feeling ill or have a fever.<br>\u2724 Get tested by a licensed physician when feeling ill.<br>\u2724 Consider getting vaccinated every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Incorporate Touch-Free and Automatic Technologies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond encouraging new healthy habits in the workplace among your staff and team members, continue by incorporating some new <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bafcorp.com\/blog\/touch-free-design-suggestions-for-commercial-buildings-and-businesses\/\" target=\"_blank\">touch-free designs<\/a>, technologies, and structural changes that promote less surface area touching. Many businesses are adding features like automatic doors and entry ways, foot-powered openers, automatic hand sanitizer stations, automatic soap dispensers and hand dryers, motion-sensing faucets and toilet, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Commercial Touch-Free Remodeling in Indianapolis, Indiana<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact BAF Corporation at 317-253-0531<\/strong> for trusted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bafcorp.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">commercial construction services in Indianapolis, Indiana<\/a> and its surrounding locations. Our skilled and experienced commercial general contractors can help you decide which technologies and renovations can promote the highest level of safety for your office or building. We serve all corporate, commercial, and industrial industries in Indianapolis, Indiana and its surrounding districts. Call today to request free information or to schedule a consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"107\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bafcorp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/BAF-Corporation-Commercial-Construction-Contractors-1024x107.png\" alt=\"Indianapolis Commercial General Contracting and Design Build Services\" class=\"wp-image-19\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bafcorp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/BAF-Corporation-Commercial-Construction-Contractors-1024x107.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bafcorp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/BAF-Corporation-Commercial-Construction-Contractors-300x31.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bafcorp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/BAF-Corporation-Commercial-Construction-Contractors-768x80.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bafcorp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/BAF-Corporation-Commercial-Construction-Contractors.png 1209w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Contact Us Today 317-253-0531<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a manager or business owner, you simply cannot be expected to have the clairvoyance to anticipate when an illness outbreak is going manifest and spread through your workplace. 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