An Important Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update from Miller’s Supplies At Work

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Miller's Supplies At Work

At Miller’s, we take the health of our staff, customers and community very seriously, and we wanted to share with you the steps we’re taking to ensure that everyone has the information they need to protect themselves from and prevent the spread of the COVID-19. We are actively following the CDC guidelines for workplace and commercial business and we are sharing those guidelines with you as well.

Normal Operating Schedules

All Miller’s locations are open and making deliveries on a normal schedule. While some sanitizing product is very limited, we are working hard and looking at all product sources to make sure you have the items you need. We thank you for your continued business and patience as we work with our partners to bring in additional inventory.

Miller’s is committed to helping our clients promote employee wellness. Here’s a recap of the most current advice from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on what you can do in the workplace to decrease the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Decreasing the Spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Workplace

KEEPING WORKPLACES SAFE

Practice Good Hygiene

  • Stop handshaking (use other non-contact methods of greeting)
  • Clean hands at the door and schedule regular hand washing reminders by email
  • Create habits and reminders to avoid touching their faces and cover coughs and sneezes
  • Disinfect surfaces like doorknobs, tables, desks and handrails regularly
  • Increase ventilation by opening windows or adjusting air conditioning

Be Careful with Meeting and Travel

  • Use videoconferencing for meetings when possible
  • When not possible, hold meetings in open, well-ventilated spaces
  • Consider adjusting or postponing large meetings or gatherings
  • Asses the risks of business travel

Handle Food Carefully

  • Limit food sharing
  • Strengthen health screening for cafeteria staff and their close contacts
  • Ensure cafeteria staff and their close contacts practice strict hygiene

Stay Home If

  • They are feeling sick
  • They have a sick family member in their home

KEEPING COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS SAFE

Practice Good Hygiene

  • Promote tap and pay to limit handling of cash

Avoid Crowding

  • Use booking and scheduling to stagger customer flow
  • Use online transactions where possible
  • Consider limiting attendance at larger gatherings

For Transportation Businesses, Taxis and Ride Shares

  • Keep windows open when possible
  • Increase ventilation
  • Regularly disinfect surfaces

References

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/workplace-school-and-home-guidance.pdf

 

Topics: Miller's Supplies at Work, Cold and Flu Prevention Tips

Miller's Supplies At Work

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Headquartered in the Mid-Atlantic region, Miller’s supplies the office products and workplace solutions you need to run a productive, well-equipped work environment. From humble beginnings in 1971 to nationwide coverage offered today, we support you with convenient procurement tools, flexible solutions and personalized attention that ensures you’ll feel like our only customer.