As we make our way into normal life, there are still
things we need to be cautious about. We still need to do our best to stay safe
and protect ourselves, as well as the people around us.
We can no longer be careless and as things return to
normal, they are far from it. But we cannot stop life; we need to bring back
our regular routine, but keeping safety and our health in mind. Here are some precautions you need to do now –
1. Wear a mask when you are out of the house. Even if it is going for a walk
inside your construction society, you should wear a mask.
2. Avoid social gatherings. It is very enticing to catch all the people you
missed during the lockdown, but do not meet in groups. Try to catch as much as
possible through a phone call or video call.
3. Build and carry a safety kit. Like a first aid kit, a safety kit should
have basics such as:-
- A face cover - This will help prevent you from touching your face when you exit.
- Hand Sanitizer - This should be handy when you are going out or otherwise.
- Hand Soap - If you are going out and have a soap bar in place, it is better to use your own soap.
- Gloves - This is required when you are touching high contact surfaces such as lift buttons, ATMs etc.
- Toilet seat sanitizer and tissue paper - If you are using the toilet at work or anywhere, you will need to keep both of these items with you.
- Tissue - If you have a cold or allergic cough / sneeze, be on the safe side and cover your mouth with a tissue every time you cough. You need to throw the tissue in the bin as soon as possible.
4.
Do not take a shared ride
in a cab or auto. Sit on the back seat and place your mask exclusively in the
cab.
5.
Try and spend less time
on the roads, especially if you do not have your own transport. Talk to your
company to find out if you can travel during non-peak hours.
6.
If you are using public
transport such as rail, metros and buses, use gloves when you are sitting on
the railings and transacting money. Use an e-wallet and pass to avoid touching
as much money as possible. If you can't avoid it, use the sanitizer as soon as
you do.
7.
Avoid crowded lifts, take
the stairs or wait for the next lift. If you are using stairs or escalators, do
not touch the railing.
8.
At work, make sure you
have tissue on your table and a sanitizer. As you work, wipe your desk, mouse,
keyboard, and screen with a sanitizer or alcohol rub.
9.
Make sure that there is
enough distance between you and your colleague when you are at your work
center. There should be a minimum distance of 6 feet between you and the next
person.
10.
If you need to have
meetings, try calling them, especially if it is for a group of more than 5
people.
11.
Reduce the amount of
paper you use, send documents digitally and have an e-signature. This will cut
down on the amount of paper you come in contact with.
12.
If you have your meal at
the office, make sure to at least carry your cutlery. Avoid using shared
cutlery.
13.
When you return house,
wash your hands immediately. If possible, take a shower as soon as you get house.
14.
At house, keep your house
clean and hygienic regularly.
15.
When possible, get
professionals to visit and consecrate your house, apartment building, and
workplace. This needs to be done regularly until the number of cases is zero.
