HEALTH, SAFETY & WELLBEING
provide the data needed to build and manage a healthy, productive, sustainable, and adaptive workplace.
Increasing business flexibility Flexibility is critical to prepare for any future pandemic or crisis. Businesses must be able to adapt quickly to the reintroduction of restrictive measures without interrupting the operations and productivity. This adaptability includes conforming once again to social distancing or the utilisation of a reduced workforce. Essential to achieving these changes is an in-depth understanding of building occupancy and use of space.
Wireless proximity and motion sensors placed throughout a building provide a comprehensive overview of which areas are in use and where the heaviest concentration of footfall lies. Desk occupancy solutions will provide insights as to when and where employees spend most of their time.
Maintaining employee safety Ensuring a safe workspace is vital. Creating this environment involves a wide range of factors, such as hygiene and cleaning schedules, temperature, humidity, CO2 levels, and water safety.
Touch sensors can facilitate better feedback, service and communication with management, facilities managers and cleaners to ensure they are cleaning when and where needed. Temperature, humidity, and CO2 sensors keep track of key environmental factors that affect people’s health and productivity.
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All water sources must be well-monitored – bacteria such as legionella thrive in stagnant water between 18 and 48 degrees Celsius. The previously time-consuming and manual monitoring and flushing of water systems is now optimised and the risk is minimised.
Improving employee wellbeing Alongside providing better employee safety and increasing a business’ ability to adapt to future restrictions, businesses must join the movement towards greater employee wellbeing. The Covid-19 pandemic demonstrated many flaws in the treatment of employees, including the provision of uncomfortable or unsuitable working environments. Smart cleaning, occupancy monitoring, and environmental control impact not only safety but also comfort, motivation and productivity. Optimising temperature, humidity, CO2 levels, and use of space results in a much happier and healthier workforce.
The pandemic has shown us that we are not prepared for a major health crisis. We need to focus on the health and wellness of our employees and have technology in place so that data can be collected and decisions made accordingly. Facilities managers, landlords and employers must adopt the best solutions available today to keep their employees safe. All companies must make data-driven decisions and focus on employee health and safety if they want to be better prepared for future crises and to protect their most valuable asset: their people.
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