Practical, rapid, and cost-efficient interior architectural precautions for prevention of COVID-19 in the workplace

Author:

Ozenen Gurkan1

Affiliation:

1. Department of Architecture, Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Dogus University, Acibadem, Istanbul, Turkey

Abstract

BACKGROUND: During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been essential for some workplaces to stay open. Considering the rapid spread of the virus, interior architectural re-designing of these essential workplaces such as markets, banks, and drugstores is crucial for prevention. The employees, as well as the customers in these workplaces, have a high infection rate. Some precautions need to be taken urgently to prevent the spread of the disease. Some workplaces may have already performed their action plan whereas others have not. OBJECTIVE: Some practical, rapid, and cost-efficient preventive precautions are presented in this paper for employers to take action in their workplaces. METHODS: Two new proposals are advised to be carried out. The contents of these newly designed barriers will be introduced. RESULTS: Some practical and cost-efficient ideas are given within this report. CONCLUSION: All the preventions proposed in this paper are claimed to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and may save lives around the country as well as the world.

Publisher

IOS Press

Subject

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health,Rehabilitation

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