Now that schools have reopened across the country, surface sanitisation is essential for the health of students and educators. The opening of schools in South Africa has become a controversial topic, with many concerns on how schools can keep students and educators safe. Although children generally have higher immunity to COVID-19, there is still a very real risk of contamination. In the classroom and playground environments, social distancing becomes a challenge. Surface sanitisation is vital to reduce the risk of pathogens.
Surface Sanitisation for Schools
In addition to removing viral contaminants, surface sanitisation also removes bacteria and other harmful pathogens. Regular sanitisation can be done through the following methods – ideally used simultaneously for optimal safety.
Total release foggers.
Total release foggers, also known as disinfectant volume treatment, offer an effective way to sanitise large areas. In classrooms, foggers sanitise all surfaces, without the need for sprays or wipes. Foggers reach corners and areas that are difficult to clean by hand. They also provide a high concentration of disinfectant that kills 99% of microbes during application.
Sanitising stations.
In addition to foggers, sanitising stations should be set up in key areas. These include main school entrances, classroom entrances, restrooms, staff areas, cafeterias, and any other areas that are used by students and educators. At school entrances, infra-red thermometers need to be included. Wipes and hand sanitiser sprays should be provided at all times.
Deep cleaning.
Over and beyond foggers and sanitising stations, regular deep cleaning is also important. This will include all access areas, as well as restrooms. Deep cleaning helps to keep entire buildings clean, adding more peace of mind to parents and school employees. A monthly, bi-monthly or weekly schedule should be set according to the size of the school.
Having COVID-19 protocols in place is required by law in South Africa. These protocols are made to provide maximum protection in the school environment. With the third wave expected to hit South Africa, the need for increased safety measures has never been more urgent. Make sure that your school is fully protected with surface sanitisation solutions from Enviro-Safe.
