Keeping Your Home Safe
From roof repairs to carpet cleaning to kitchen renovations, having professionals work inside your home can be a necessary yet worrying experience for health-smart individuals. Here’s how to prioritize your health and make sure you stay safe while workers are in your home.
Discuss safety protocols before hiring.
Make sure the company has measures in place for regular health screenings of their employees, use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and rigorous cleaning routines. Whenever possible use HealthSafety Qualified companies. Just Ask / Will Mask means all HealthSafety Qualified companies will mask, distance, disinfect and more.
Minimize direct contact with workers
Designate a specific entry and exit point that doesn’t require them to walk through your entire home. Maintain social distancing and avoid sharing spaces as much as possible.
Ventilate your home
Good ventilation can reduce the concentration of airborne contaminants. Open windows and doors where possible to allow fresh air to circulate while work is being done. If weather permits, consider having workers enter through an open garage or a patio door.
Create a safe work zone
Remove personal items and unnecessary clutter to limit what the workers need to touch. Clearly mark the work area and communicate any specific boundaries to make sure they stay within the designated zone.
Take advantage of off-peak times
If possible, schedule work during times when fewer family members are home, like during school hours or when you can arrange to run errands. This reduces the risk of close contact and exposure.
Conduct health checks
Before the scheduled work begins, confirm that the workers aren’t showing any symptoms of illness. Don’t hesitate to reschedule if anyone is feeling unwell.
Enhance communication
You and the company should have a mutual understanding of all safety measures in place. Regularly update each other on any changes in plans or health status.
Use digital payment methods to avoid handling cash or checks
If any documentation or contracts need to be signed, request digital copies to minimize physical contact.
