Viruses, germs, and bacteria proliferate in all kinds of surroundings. As many are airborne, it is important to keep health and safety in mind, more so in crowded areas where people are near one another. In air-conditioned environments, that don’t have open ventilation, germs spread even more rapidly.
After all, you don’t want everyone sick at the same time, whether it is in a workplace or a school. Sneeze guards are also helpful during flu season, seasonal changes, and other environmental events that can impact health.
Why use sneeze guards?
A sneeze guard is very useful to place a physical barrier between people. It helps stop germs from spreading. Since different germs cause different illnesses, often respiratory, using sneeze guards helps keep people healthy. Whether a person falls sick in the workplace resulting in employee man hours lost or in schools that result in losing out on important class days or missing activities, sneeze guards are effective in reducing the risk of these illnesses.
Every time a person coughs or sneezes he or she releases thousands of infectious germs into the air. A healthy person may be able to ward off many such potentially infectious germs, but a person whose immunity is low will be more susceptible to falling ill. Some germs are more infectious than others and some people are more prone to getting ill, while others may stay relatively healthier.
In any case, using sneeze guards offers a greater degree of protection from illnesses and promotes a healthier environment. When you can do your part to keep people healthier, you should.
Types of sneeze guards
You can get sneeze guards of different types made of various materials including plexiglass, polycarbonate, acrylic, and glass. You can attach sneeze guards in cubicles, in the reception area, in classrooms to desks or cubicles, or in shared workplaces. They can also be free-standing, hanging, or wheeled around if required.
Apart from sneeze guards, a person who is suffering from a cough, cold or any respiratory issue can also use a mask for more protection. This increases the safety level of the people around. Sneeze guards must be regularly disinfected several times a day to maintain their efficacy, otherwise, the germs will just stay on the sneeze guard and even multiply.
One-sided or three-sided screen guards
In some environments a single sneeze guard may be effective, acting as a barrier between one person and the other. In some workplaces, a three-sided screen guard is a better option if the employee or student has to interact with people all around.
Transparent screen guards do not stop light and are useful in an open office layout and in classrooms, where constant interaction is required. You can get screen guards of different heights and sizes, depending on your needs. You may want screen guards of various heights for different purposes, a full-sized barrier of 5 or 6 feet, or even a foot or so for people who are always sitting.
Apart from stopping potential infections, screen guards also help in a non-invasive space division. This gives a person using it a sense of privacy. They can also act as a barrier and reduce ambient noise in the workplace.
Final words
Sneeze guards have increasingly come into use as people realize how important a physical barrier is to prevent infections. And in high-traffic areas like banks, schools, supermarkets, and food places, the use of sneeze guards is vital to improve the trust of people visiting, for health and hygiene, and reduce the impact of various diseases. Don’t skimp on using this valuable resource when you need it.
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