Returning to the workplace will be like reopening the economy. It will happen in waves and it will be stressful for both organizations and workers. It’s impossible to predict what may happen next.
But we still need to prepare.
Making The Open Office Safe
Workstation Consideration 1
Design Considerations
Design Considerations
- Higher transparent or frosted screens over panels. Approximate overall height 5’6” to prevent spread of droplets while standing. (they can be removed in the future)
- Steel, markerboard, laminate or bleachable fabric skins above desk height.
- Steel, laminate or bleachable fabric under desk height.
- Antimicrobial desk pads.
- Antimicrobial touch controls on height adjustable desk.
- Desk chair with plastic mesh back, solid crypton fabric or vinyl.
- Eliminate second chair and use meeting areas away from individual desk that have more space between users.
- Cleaning supplies at each workstation.
Workstation Consideration 2
Design Considerations
Design Considerations
- Higher transparent or frosted screens over panels. Approximate overall height 5’6” to prevent spread of droplets while standing.
- Steel, markerboard, eliminate or bleachable fabric skins above desk height.
- Steel, laminate or bleachable fabric under desk height.
- Antimicrobial touch controls on height adjustable desk.
- Antimicrobial desk pad.
- Desk chair with plastic mesh back, solid crypton fabric or vinyl.
- Cleaning supplies at each workstation.