In light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, business owners are assessing operations and ways to keep employees safe. While many are finding ways for staff to work remotely, some still require employees to work onsite, especially those within the service and health industries.
While clear and efficient communication is always important, in times of uncertainty it is even more crucial. To best prepare your organisation and the people at the heart of it, here is a checklist of signs and graphics that can help.
Visual Reminders for Hygiene
Place posters around your office or facility that provide tips for reducing the spread of germs. Put up small signs and decals in bathrooms and break rooms reminding employees that one of the best ways to stay healthy is to carefully wash their hands. Use images along with written instructions that show the proper way to do so.
Ensuring Safety and Efficiency
It is especially important if your business operations have changed to ensure wayfinding signage is in place to direct employees and visitors to the best routes in your building to avoid excess lingering. Mark entrances and exits with clear, compliant signs. Use Braille, bilingual and universal signage elements to help accessibility.
Communicate On-The-Go
Utilise digital communication including digital signs and SMS text messaging programmes to keep employees updated with the latest information. Similar opt-in programmes can be used for customers to let them know how you are preparing, if hours are affected and how they can stay in touch if needed.
Focus on Reducing and Conserving
Suppliers may face challenges in securing supplies readily available before. Hang posters and signs in production areas, supply closets and copy rooms to remind your team to stay mindful of how they use office resources in order to conserve items for a longer time period.
Connect With the Community
Hang banners or place signs on windows and doors that gently remind customers or visitors that you are still in business. Communicate adjusted hours of operation or direct them to online sources for staying in touch with you. Provide employees with name tags or stickers to wear that let any potential customers know they are focusing on maintaining the recommended safe distance.
There are many ways that you can actively prepare your business or organisation for threats like the COVID-19 pandemic, should the need arise. Your local FASTSIGNS centre is implementing these tips within their business and is available to assist you in doing the same.