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Practical, rapid, and cost-efficient interior architectural precautions for prevention of COVID-19 in the workplace.

Authors :
Ozenen G
Source :
Work (Reading, Mass.) [Work] 2020; Vol. 67 (1), pp. 3-9.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been essential for some workplaces to stay open. Considering the rapid spread of the virus, interior architectural re-designing of these essential workplaces such as markets, banks, and drugstores is crucial for prevention. The employees, as well as the customers in these workplaces, have a high infection rate. Some precautions need to be taken urgently to prevent the spread of the disease. Some workplaces may have already performed their action plan whereas others have not.<br />Objective: Some practical, rapid, and cost-efficient preventive precautions are presented in this paper for employers to take action in their workplaces.<br />Methods: Two new proposals are advised to be carried out. The contents of these newly designed barriers will be introduced.<br />Results: Some practical and cost-efficient ideas are given within this report.<br />Conclusion: All the preventions proposed in this paper are claimed to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and may save lives around the country as well as the world.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1875-9270
Volume :
67
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Work (Reading, Mass.)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
32955469
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3233/WOR-203247