Coronavirus, how to protect yourself and other tips for drivers and couriers
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Coronavirus, how to protect yourself and other tips for drivers and couriers

From "March 8, on the day the prime minister introduced the first restrictive measure, constant updates led to the cessation of all activities and travel it does not matter (that is, those that do not relate to work, supply of necessary goods and health) throughout the country.

However, the turnover did not stop, which is necessary in order to guarantee the implementation of all types of activities considered to be of priority, and not to paralyze the country completely. So the shops are closed forever and some exceptions (here is a summary document), but the ability to continue shopping and selling online, as well as by phone with Delivery.

Thus, if the movement of people in stores stops, the movement of people is potentially increased. couriers... Here are some tips on how to protect yourself from the risk of infection by performing regular maintenance.

1 – Mask and gloves

Isolate Airways is the first fundamental rule, but it should be remembered that the virus has a viability that can last more than a few hours and remain on surfaces and objects... Thus, those who move goods and cargo, in addition to trying not to touch their eyes and face, as well as other rules outlined here, will also have to protect their hands.

2 - Remote intercom

The mask is enough to avoid direct transmission, but for safety reasons it is best not to push too hard on points or surfaces that might be damaged. touch often by several people, for example, with the keys to the intercom. Also avoid talk on intercom at close range, especially without a mask.

Coronavirus, how to protect yourself and other tips for drivers and couriers

3 - Disinfect working tools

Keep paper handkerchiefs, rags, and in the car. alcohol based disinfectant this should be a routine measure, even in less critical periods, so that it is easier for those transporting goods not to be caught off guard by sudden a lack of of these products.

For those who use digital media for electronic signature (which is usually done with your fingers or a plastic pencil), it may be helpful to disinfect display after every delivery. It's the same with ballpoint pens in the case of the classic signature. Who wears spectacles clean and disinfect them frequently, if possible also here, after each delivery.

Coronavirus, how to protect yourself and other tips for drivers and couriers

4 - Disinfect the parts of the car that come into contact the most

Keep a rag soaked in alcohol handy and wipe it down steering wheel, gear lever, perhaps digital screens, especially if you are traveling alone and do not constantly wear a mask and gloves even while driving. If you find products used by someone else, provide the first disinfection without neglecting dashboard and inside windshield.

Coronavirus, how to protect yourself and other tips for drivers and couriers

5 - Beware of moisture on packages

If one of the delivered packages is what it looks like condensate or signs of moisture on plasticized surfaces eg adhesive tapes and document pockets, if possible dry them with a cloth without touching them directly with gloves or disinfecting the surfaces themselves. The same, a fortiori, in the case of outlets and collection of parcels at the customer's home.

Coronavirus, how to protect yourself and other tips for drivers and couriers

6 – Delivery without direct contact

If this is not essential, that is, if the signature is not required, in agreement with the recipient, the parcel can be delivered to the elevator or Behind the doorso he can pick it up after you leave.

Some players like Poste Italiane have direct translation suspended in the hands of recipients, providing direct delivery notice of availability for collection of correspondence at the post office.

If you wish, you can even leave the parcel in car parked under the house, which the customer can open remotely.

7 - Attention to recipients

It is not easy, but if possible, make sure that the delivery does not reach home lonely elderly... In this case, if possible, entrust the parcel relative or neighbor or deliver it using the precautions mentioned in the previous paragraph. If the recipient is affected by any suspicious disorder, as a last resort, you can refuse delivery.

Coronavirus, how to protect yourself and other tips for drivers and couriers

8 - If possible, don't take the money

In case of delivery from Markit might be helpful to have one handy plastic bag into which banknotes are inserted. Make sure the recipient has the exact amount available so you don't have to make any changes.

9 - Bring spare clothes

It is believed that I rhythms we know that it is objectively difficult to think about changing clothes several times during the day, but bring along a change of clothes or your own. dividedperhaps taking advantage of the lunch break to put them on will halve the risks (even if they are distant). Provided you store clean clothes in a bag or container. tightly closed and remove used ones in the same way.

Coronavirus, how to protect yourself and other tips for drivers and couriers

10 - Walk around the same area

Increased traffic can also put a strain on the logistics organization, but if possible it would be good to try to do everything daily service in the same area, especially for those who manage their daily walks on their own to avoid the risk of potential contamination spreading to less affected areas.

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