Between the lines, minimising the risk of exposure.

Social distancing, a relatively new term in our vocabulary, refers to the practice of deliberately increasing the physical space between people to prevent the spread of illness. The global pandemic of COVID-19 has brought the concept of social distancing into all of our lives as we endure this worldwide crisis and adapt to our new way of life.

Social distancing, the new normal.

As we come to grips with the current health crisis, its implications and the measure required to battle the virus and flatten the curve, the practice of social distancing to prevent the spread of the virus looks set to stay. However, for many generations, young and old, this new normal is nothing but the norm.

We are creatures of habit, and the concept of keeping our distance from one another with zero physical contact is against human nature in many societies around the globe, one that is difficult to grasp. As a result, it is now commonplace in everything from shops and restaurants to factories, offices and health care practices to see the use of signage and floor markings as visual communication aids. These aids serve to prompt us where to stand to maintain and reinforce social distancing guidelines for the safety of all in the community, be they customers, visitors or workers.

Take control of your space.

Lockdowns, shutdowns, restrictions, it’s no longer business as usual, and employers must play their part to stop the spread of the disease. In addition to everyday steps to prevent COVID-19, keeping space between people is one of the best measures to avoid being exposed to this virus and slowing its spread. The big challenge for business continuity, when all is said and done, is adapting the layout and design of their premises to help people manage the required distance to curb the risk of infections. As businesses come to terms with new rules and regulations, it becomes essential they take control of the space within their environments to be ready to respond and operate as per government requirements to remain operational during the pandemic.

Whether it’s creating queues for waiting areas or making lanes in your aisles, you want your visitor and employee safety to come first by encouraging social distancing practices to keep them on a safe, clear path. Clear lines of demarcation around checkouts and other areas where people need to keep their distance on your premises goes a long way in enhancing their confidence in visiting your establishment. It provides reassurance that you have implemented social distancing practices, allowing them to go about their business, safely, in your business.

3M marking and attachment social distancing solutions.

Are you searching for reliable tools to establish social distancing solutions or temporary safety measures in your environment? Our floor marking products can help you create highly visible social distancing markings in a fast, easy and efficient manner. Our attachment solutions can be used for attaching screens, shields, signage and hand sanitising stations without the need for screws, mounting or attachment hardware. With almost 60 years of marking the world’s floors and providing bonding solutions we have several options to fit your immediate and long-term needs, helping your customers, visitors and employees stay safe by promoting social distancing guidelines during the coronavirus pandemic in the following applications:

• Retail environments
• Quick service restaurants
• Restaurant drive-through and take away windows
• Commercial buildings
• Elevators
• Petrol stations
• Rest rooms

Need help with floor marking and attachment solutions to meet the current social distancing guidelines for your environment? Reach out to a 3M Industrial Adhesive & Tape Specialist for more information, we are here to help you find the correct product during these challenging times.