Whether we like it or not, mask policies, social distancing and other virus-related safety measures aren’t going away anytime soon. And as businesses and schools begin reopening, these measures will become essential to slowing the spread of COVID-19 and ensuring that patrons, students and employees feel safe in public spaces.
A recent survey of HR professionals found that 86% of organizations required or planned to require employees to wear face masks at work. Of that group, 80% planned to provide masks to employee.
Face mask policies are essential for keeping your staff healthy and can also ease some of their worries about returning to the office. In some cities and regions, face masks may also be a legal requirement, especially when social distancing cannot be observed.
If your employees are returning to the workplace, there are several ways you can help make sure everyone’s on board with COVID-19 policies and procedures. Start by providing your employees with face masks and mask accessories, such as lanyards and mask holders. These small touches can go a long way toward creating a safer work environment and helping your staff feel more comfortable.
Here are a few face mask accessories that your employees will appreciate.
Face Mask Holders
Masks are designed with loops or straps that fasten around the ears to keep the face-covering securely in place. Unfortunately, these straps can cause irritation behind the ears after long-term wear. Health professionals and other essential workers who wear masks for long periods are familiar with this irritation, which can make wearing a mask unpleasant.
If your staff members are required to wear masks for an extended period of time, provide face mask holders to make them more comfortable. EARelief face mask holders are a great option to relieve irritation and promote mask usage. With tabs on both ends of the holder, the wearer can easily secure the mask without enduring irritating pressure behind the ears.
EARelief mask holders come in a four-pack and feature upbeat designs and hashtags such as #HeroAtWork and #AirHugs. One size typically fits everyone, and they quickly ship from our east coast warehouses.
Lanyards
Lanyards are a convenient way to display your badges, but did you know they can also double as face mask holders? Simply attach one of the clips to each strap on the face mask and the lanyard will hold it in place. This is a convenient option for employees who may not need to wear their mask at all times or who want the option to remove their mask without setting it down.
ID Shop’s Dual Swivel J Hook lanyards are a popular choice for holding face masks. The fabric material is comfortable against the neck, and the lanyard includes two clips to hold a mask. The ⅜” width fabric comes in a variety of colors to match your company’s brand.
An excellent alternative is the wider ¾” fabric lanyard with Dual Steel Swivel J-Hook in black. These lanyards feature a wider fabric option for additional comfort. The extra webbing makes larger credentials and masks hang more comfortably, and they look more professional than thinner string-style lanyards.
Things have changed in the workplace, and providing reminders of new company policies is an essential part of helping employees readjust and stay safe. Lanyards with messaging that support social distancing are a fun way to reinforce guidelines and promote workplace safety measures.
ID Shop’s social messaging lanyards are perfect for anyone who wears an ID badge, ID card, access card or keys on a lanyard. These special edition, pre-printed lanyards are available in a variety of cheerful colors as well as classic black-and-white. Fun sayings such as #GimmeSixFeet and #WeAreAllinThisTogether serve as a gentle reminder of social distancing guidelines and can bring a little joy back to the office.
Creating a Safe, Comfortable Workplace
In addition to providing masks and accessories for your staff, you might also want to update your badges with larger fonts and photos so they can be read from a distance. Consider supplementing your existing ID badges by adding a separate card that reminds everyone to stay six feet apart.
Floor stickers, table decals and sanitization decals are another great way to communicate your safety message to employees and customers. Additionally, temperature verification kiosks can be installed to prevent anyone with a higher-than-normal temperature from entering the workplace.
Face masks and face mask accessories are just one of the many ways you can help to reassure your staff and keep them healthy. ID Shop has a wide range of health and safety items to help you create a safer work environment throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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