Usually, courier packages are less likely to be contaminated by the new coronavirus during transport, but to reduce the risk of infection, courier personnel still need to take certain protective measures.
First, the protection during work
1, business personnel on duty during the requirement to properly wear medical masks, and disinfection of various supplies and utensils.
2, do a good job related to the disinfection and ventilation of the business premises. Customers entering the business network to pass the body temperature test, for customers who are not wearing masks, to persuade them to wear the correct mask.
3.Deliverers need to wear good masks and gloves throughout the process of handling and delivering parcels. Also need to pay attention to keep the parcels clean, especially to avoid the parcels being contaminated by any personnel respiratory secretions in the process of handling and transportation.
4, can use the collection and delivery of fixed-point delivery, delivery by appointment, intelligent express mail box delivery and other modes, before delivery and the recipient telephone contact, as far as possible to reduce the direct contact between personnel, to maximize the protection of their own lives and consumers’ safety and health.
Second, what to do when you get home
1.Take off gloves and masks in time before entering the door, then fold the masks outside, tie them tightly and put them in the trash, wash hands with hand sanitizer or soap, rinse with running water, or use hand disinfectant, if necessary, jackets and shoes (including soles) can be disinfected by spraying with 75% alcohol or placed outside for ventilation and disinfection. Individuals to shower and change clothes first.
2. Open windows every day, at least once a day for 30 minutes in the morning and evening, so that the indoor air can circulate directly with the outdoor air.
Three, which things not to do
1, do not have physical contact with the customer when signing for the courier, should maintain a certain distance.
2, the outer packaging of the courier can not be discarded at will, should be classified in accordance with domestic waste and properly disposed of in a timely manner.
3, courier personnel who have suspicious symptoms (such as fever, cough, sore throat, chest tightness, breathing difficulties, weakness, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, conjunctivitis, muscle pain, etc.), can no longer continue to work, should be isolated at home or seek medical attention according to the condition.
IV. What to do
1.Temperature tests should be conducted on arrival and return to work.
2.Masks are recommended to use single-use medical masks, medical surgical masks or KN95/N95 and above particulate protection masks. When the mask is deformed, wet or dirty resulting in reduced protective performance, it needs to be replaced in a timely manner.
3. The vehicle should be disinfected before parcel loading, and after each delivery trip is completed, the vehicle should also be disinfected. Couriers should wash their hands and replace the mask immediately after delivery.
V. What to carry to help protect themselves
Couriers are highly mobile, so they should be equipped with medical masks, medical surgical masks or KN95/N95 and above particulate protection masks, hand disinfectant, disinfectant paper towels, 75% alcohol or chlorine disinfectant, thermometers and other items in their daily work.
VI. Daily health protection
1.Diet
(1) Daily meals should be varied and nutritionally balanced. Diet cereal-based food, but at the same time, appropriate supplementation of fruits and vegetables, dairy, soy, fish, poultry, eggs, lean meat and other foods. Recommended energy intake 2400-2700 kcal/day for men and 2100-2300 kcal/day for women.
(2) Make the daily water intake reach 1500-2000 ml as much as possible, while drinking more plain water and less sugary drinks.
(3) It is advisable to have a light diet, avoid greasy food, do not add too much salt, and use natural spices to enhance appetite.
(4) It is recommended to share meals with others and avoid mixing meals with each other to avoid cross-infection and affecting your own health or that of your family.
2.Psychological protection
(1) Actively obtain disease-related information and use scientific and objective medical knowledge to combat uneasiness.
(2) Take the initiative to communicate with friends and relatives: when the epidemic is prevalent, you can greet, encourage and communicate with friends online to strengthen psychological mutual support.
(3) Ensure regular work and rest: You should try to get up regularly and avoid staying up late to enhance immunity and ensure physical and mental health.
References.
1. China Health and Welfare Commission
Transcript of the State Council Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism Press Conference on February 6, 2020
2. China Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Can Express Delivery Spread Novel Coronavirus?
Protection Guide for People at Risk IV (for people in specific industries)
3.The Morning News
Battle against the epidemic – Hubei conference introduces medical treatment work Tong Yeqing introduces steps and measures for home-based disinfection
4.National Health and Welfare Commission
Nutritional dietary guidance for the prevention and treatment of pneumonia due to novel coronavirus infection