Why are so many companies now implementing sneeze guards in the workplace? Social distancing may not be sufficient to safeguard employees against COVID-19, according to MIT research that indicates sneeze mucus and cough saliva droplets can travel as far as 27 feet. In a National Geographic report, MIT fluid dynamics scientist Lydia Bourouiba used high-speed cameras and light to demonstrate how sneeze and cough droplets are expelled into the air.
The photos revealed these mucus and saliva “clouds” frequently travel well over 25 feet and can remain suspended in the air for several minutes. Other science and medical researchers have also confirmed Bourouiba’s findings that expelled droplets can remain airborne for extended periods of time, especially indoors.
Given these findings, the CDC-recommended 6 feet is not enough to protect employees or customers from virus contamination. It only takes one cough or sneeze to infect an entire office or reception area. For public-facing workspaces, protective shields are now essential.
But many office spaces are not well-suited for plastic and plexiglass shields that easily fall over and scratch. There is also the issue of aesthetics for professional office environments where cheap-looking shields are not ideal. What if there was a more sturdy glass option to safeguard employees — without sacrificing aesthetics?
Sturdy Glass Protection Designed for Professional Spaces
Mills Products, which has been producing high-end appliance metal parts and metal/glass assemblies since 1945, has designed the ideal protective shield for the public-facing areas in an office environment: the G2 Sneeze Guard. The G2’s glass and metal design protects employees and customers from airborne, virus-containing droplets while maintaining the high-quality aesthetics that are important to business relationships.
The G2’s tempered glass and solid coated metal base makes it more suitable than plexiglass and plastic sneeze guards for:
- Administrative office workspaces.
- Bank customer service areas.
- Medical or dental reception desks.
- Hospital registration areas.
- Other higher end public-facing office environments.
Quality Durable Barriers Against Virus Contamination
Many workplaces were forced to quickly install plexiglass sneeze guards with cheap plastic bases when the pandemic changed how their staff interacted with customers at retail counters. Mills Products, an expert in durable metal forming and glass and metal assemblies, has put together a superior replacement.
These protective shields are more durable, attractive, and safer than the plexiglass versions. There is no visible hardware and there are two height options for under-shield clearance depending upon various types of transactions and customer needs. These barriers have a solid tempered glass pane, which is unlikely to break, and the solid metal foundation makes it difficult to tip over. In the unlikely event the glass breaks, it is tempered safety glass that will break into small granular pieces rather than splinter into jagged shards.
The G2 Sneeze Guard features include:
- 3 glass sizes (24×24, 24×30 and 24×36 heights and widths).
- Under-shield clearance (2 or 4-inch gap).
- Tempered glass certified to standard ANSI Z97.1 – 2015.
- Black powder coated, machined steel base for added stability.
- Easily assembled and installed.
- Free-standing base (portable within the office).
- Residue-free cleaning with disinfectant, unlike plexiglass guards.
Visit the G2 Sneeze Guard online store to find the right, high-quality protective barrier for your employees that is suitable for your workspace. Questions? Contact us today, and we will help you protect your employees and customers without sacrificing quality and aesthetics.