As COVID-19 lockdowns slowly come to an end in Ontario, businesses are starting to open up again. Therefore, many people are searching “plexiglass shields for countertop”. Let's take a look at what options are available for these countertop plexiglass shields, why they help protect against COVID-19, where these shields would be helpful, and how AGC signs can help you with your safety plan.
First, let's look at what options are out there.
Plexiglass Shields for Countertop: Options
PLEXIGLASS Shields FOR COUNTERTOP: Why?
While wearing a mask and social distancing will continue to be important as people head back to work during the pandemic, plexiglass shields are used to help stop the spread of germs, particularly large respiratory droplets that are spread from coughing and sneezing.
The government of Canada gives the following advice: "Where physical distancing can't be maintained, consider installing physical barriers, such as plexiglass/transparent barriers, at workstations to create a barrier between individuals where possible."
As businesses open up, they are required to have a safety plan in place. Be sure you take the necessary steps to ensure that your staff and customers feel cared for by installing plexiglass shields for countertop.
Plexiglass Shields for Countertop: Where
Wherever there is a high frequency of people in face-to-face interactions (people exchanging materials, people making payments, etc.), plexiglass shields will need to be installed. The Government of Canada has said to “create physical barriers between employees/clients when physical distancing is not possible”.
It is recommended that the following business or institutions install plexiglass shields for countertop:
Medical & Dental Offices
Stores
Financial Institutions
Libraries
Schools & Daycares
Restaurants & Cafeterias
Plexiglass Shields for Countertop: AGC Can Help
If you haven’t yet installed plexiglass shields within your store, business or institution, or you need more, consider contacting AGC Signs. They will help you decide what barriers are best for your unique situation (whether you are fitting the shields to countertops or not), they can customize plexiglass shields to suit your space or sizing requirements, and they will also do the installation if needed.
AGC Signs has quickly adapted their knowledge of plexiglass signs to suit the current needs of people in Ontario adjusting to life in a pandemic. Contact the experts at AGC Signs to get started.