COVID-19 Part 2 Simple Q & A of recent training
As safety Professional we all are
aware of Funnel system (Hierarchy Of Controls) but in the present condition
everyone opted the last resort i.e. PPE (personal protective equipment) which
as per safety standards is considered to be the least effective means of
control. And often we have seen the same in the industry as well.
It is nice to see that government
has divided the country, states, cities, and subs in category for identification
of most affected and zones are made, now it is easy to understand and identify
action plan for the same.
Let us think again and understand
the basic of safety note this is my perception of understanding better means if
possible or in practice should not be left.
1.
Provisions
of disinfection spray across the facility is correct or not?
- “NO” Note
disinfectant chemical exposure is not good. Every disinfectant chemical has an
adverse effect on human health, especially to the respiratory tract.
- Its
better to use soap solution for disinfection as its much more effective.
Companies should look for economical and localized solutions rather than
investing in chemicals, presently this might seem an easy solution but in the
long run can have serious side effects.
2.
SOP, JSA
& Posters for COVID 19 along with machines for disinfection and systems are
required or what to do?
- Temporary
provision can be made but not at a larger cost. Most of the companies are going
on a panic buy, it's not necessary, make the proper systems to handle
emergencies.
- Over the
years of experience, we have learned one thing and that is often companies and
professionals choose easy alternate available but forget the cost of establishing
such provisions.
3.
How to
ensure social distancing and ensure safety?
- Ensuring
social distance for all processes is not possible, so what can be done is to
ensure that contact surfaces where 2 or more operators are involved use glove
and ensure that surface if disinfected by simple soap solution and wiped.
- 1st
Facilities should use a simple cloth mask, how to ensure the mask is ok for use simple
candle blow test can be taken at home as well, a candle should not be blown after
wearing the mask. (isn’t it simple)
- 2nd
concern is the transport of people if you are wearing masks ensure to wash hands and
wear a mask before boarding avoid unnecessary contact of surface, you can use sanitizer
here but over gloves not directly on hand. (why? Because excessive contact of
sanitizer is also not good. Refer MSDS) Even proper use of sanitizer is
prescribed on glove only most of the pharma people will know it.
- 3rd a major concern is basic hygiene and health concern of individuals on how to improve
immunity? well, it's easy again, first, if you are drinking water try and have bit
warm water, if possible, take a water bottle from home have your own. You want
to go a stage ahead, use hot water, with salt and turmeric. Turmeric is having
medicinal properties if turmeric is in the throat it can give you primary
protection against virus. (As confirmed by Indian health ministry also). At the
time of entering the facility, after meal you should have this mixture its cheaper
and easy solution.
There are many questions but these are few, even at
homes and societies have seen people going for panic buy, as professionals its
our duty to spread awareness as much, chemicals are not good, if you see most
of the disinfection health hazard is associated to lungs, my question is you
want to save yourself or want to be at risk. Use simple soap solution dilute
ones.
Think, if the government is asking that if we wash our
hands for 20 seconds we are safe, then why are we disinfecting surface with
expensive chemicals, think. All these expenses can be saved. We are happy to
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