The COVID-19 pandemic has the world rethinking how we all do things. Scientists now realize the virus may be twice as contagious as they believed. The two to three people thought to be infected by a carrier may now be closer to six. While most countries have ordered people to shelter in place, essential businesses, including warehouses and distribution centers, must continue to operate.
Yet the rapid spread of the coronavirus poses some challenges for warehouse operators. Extra measures need to be taken to safeguard workers and prevent the spread of the virus. Here are some ways distribution companies can keep their warehouse workers safe short-term and for the long haul.