COVID-19 Workplace Guide

19 articles

Quill.com has gathered information from the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)’s backtoworksafely.org to create the following guidance for how to create a safe and comfortable workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic.

We consolidated the most important and relevant information for small businesses operating general office spaces to make it easier for you to get the guidance you need. For complete information, including information specific to industrial and retail businesses, please visit each of the source sites referenced in the articles.

March 22, 2021

Updated Face Mask Guidelines from the CDC

by Tom Shipley

(Yes, masks are still recommended!) With the increasing availability of the COVID-19 vaccine, the CDC has updated its recommendations. While the COVID-19 vaccine does protect you from getting sick, precautions are still prudent. And bear in mind that an individual…

2 minutes

COVID-19 Interview with Dr. Magari on Vaccines

December 10, 2020

COVID-19 Q&A with Dr. Shannon Magari: Vaccinations

by Tom Shipley

Dr. Magari chats with Quill about COVID-19 vaccinations, including how they work and the precautions that should be continued to be taken even after vaccination. Dr. Magari holds a Doctor of Science in Environmental Health from Harvard University with a…

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COVID-19 Holiday Management with Dr. Shannon Magari

December 10, 2020

COVID-19 Q&A with Dr. Shannon Magari: Healthy Holidays

by Tom Shipley

Dr. Magari chats with Quill about staying safe and healthy during the holidays, including whether or not to travel, the importance of flu shots and how to treat signs of symptoms. Dr. Magari holds a Doctor of Science in Environmental…

1 minute

COVID-19 Interview with Dr. Shannon Magari onTesting

December 10, 2020

COVID-19 Q&A with Dr. Shannon Magari: Testing

by Tom Shipley

Dr. Magari chats with Quill about COVID-19 testing, including the types of tests available and how they might foster a safe and healthy workplace. Dr. Magari holds a Doctor of Science in Environmental Health from Harvard University with a concentration…

1 minute

November 10, 2020

Hand Sanitizer and How to Use it Properly

by Krista Wolfe

Germs are everywhere! The COVID-19 pandemic has made everyone realize the importance of hand hygiene. Bacteria and viruses get onto your hands from touching things around you, and they can make you sick. As per the Centers for Disease Control…

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October 6, 2020

Face Masks at Work

by Krista Wolfe

COVID-19 is an infectious disease that spreads through the respiratory droplets of infected patients, especially if they're in close contact with others. As businesses reopen after months of stay-at-home orders, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the…

5 minutes

September 18, 2020

COVID-19 Q&A with Dr. Shannon Magari

by Tom Shipley

As a follow up to her webinar “Mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Office Settings,” Dr. Shannon Magari has answered questions from Quill.com customers on how to run a workplace in the age of COVID-19. Quill recognizes that each business…

12 minutes

September 16, 2020

Dealing With Customers Who Won’t Follow Safety Rules

by Krista Wolfe

There are a multitude of new guidelines to follow, such as wearing face masks, encouraging social distancing and good hand hygiene, for businesses to reopen safely and remain open in the wake of the global pandemic that has affected the world…

3 minutes

August 25, 2020

The ultimate guide to deep cleaning and disinfecting an office

by Ali Wilkinson

As anyone who’s been in the elevator next to a compulsive cougher knows, offices are full of germs. But the good news is that you can do your part to reduce the spread of germs and keep yourself and others…

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August 20, 2020

Will an air purifier help sanitize your office?

by Shirley Perez West

You may have an unexpected ally in your efforts to clean and sanitize your office. Installing an office air purifier can offer more than a breath of fresh air. Air purifiers effectively reduce allergens, bacteria, and viruses in office air,…

6 minutes

July 28, 2020

How to Update Your Restroom Post-COVID

by Krista Wolfe

With restrictions slowly starting to relax in many areas, businesses worldwide are wondering how to reopen in the safest way possible. High-trafficked areas with many frequently touched points like restrooms are obviously in the spotlight. This short guide explains how…

3 minutes

July 23, 2020

How to Create a Touchless Office to Reduce the Spread of Germs

by Ali Wilkinson

Remember those pre-COVID-19 office days when you would greet your coworker with a handshake, mindlessly hit a button on the printer, or even grab a handful of jelly beans from the communal candy jar? Sadly, those days are over—at least…

7 minutes

July 2, 2020

Webinar: Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 in Office Settings

by Tom Shipley

VIEW PRESENTATION DECK Dr. Shannon Magari spoke to Quill.com customers on July 1, 2020, about controlling exposures as a fundamental method of protecting workplaces during the COVID-19 pandemic, with emphasis on office settings in small and medium-sized businesses. Dr. Magari…

1 minute

June 26, 2020

Tips for setting up a productive remote home office

by Kristen Seymour

Whether working from home has always been a perk of your job or you’re suddenly working remotely due to current events, one thing remains the same: It’s smart to set up a home office that allows you to separate your…

7 minutes

June 15, 2020

COVID-19 Workplace Preparation Checklists

by Tom Shipley

To supplement the guidance we've consolidated from the AIHA and CDC on how to prepare your workplace for business during the COVID-19 pandemic, Quill has prepared a series of checklists to help simplify and organize your efforts. The master checklist…

1 minute

June 4, 2020

Free Downloadable COVID-19 Prevention Signs

by Tom Shipley

The cooperation of employees and customers is crucial to creating a safe and healthy workplace. Use these free signs to communicate how they can best prevent the spread of germs. Additionally, Quill has sign labels if you'd like to create…

2 minutes

May 22, 2020

Prepare Your Workplace for Business During the COVID-19 Pandemic

by Tom Shipley

Running your facility during the COVID-19 pandemic not only means having operations ready for day-to-day use, but also establishing new workspace layouts and practices to provide your employees a safe environment to work in. The following is sourced from American…

4 minutes

May 22, 2020

Establish Social Distancing and Cleaning Policies

by Tom Shipley

Once your facility has reopened for business, it’s important to have a clear social distancing policy and cleaning plan to not only protect your employees but also to make them feel safe and comfortable as they work. The following is…

4 minutes

May 22, 2020

Educate Your Employees During the COVID-19 Pandemic

by Tom Shipley

The understanding and cooperation of employees is the most crucial part of keeping your workplace safe and comfortable during the COVID-19 outbreak. No plan that you create can be successful without them. The following is sourced from American Industrial Hygiene…

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