Why Do Call Centres Need Sanitation Stations?

September 19, 2017

Call centres have become one of the fastest growing means of income of late, providing a lucrative source of profit for a number of businesses, ever since it boomed in the early 2000s. Today, it is one of the primary sources of income for many developing and developed countries, often staffing hundreds of people in one building.

Because of its popularity and the promise of a stable income generated by its subsequent services, many people undertake the BPO business quite eagerly. While there is no doubt as to its popularity, a lot of people overlook the fact that call centres themselves can be a hotbed for contagion. When considering how a single building that houses a number of BPO businesses can staff several hundred to several thousands of people at any given time, one will not find it that hard to understand how easily germs can spread.

If you’ve ever worked in a call centre, or know someone who worked in one, you may be surprised at why nearly all of their entryways have a dispenser for hand sanitizer, which often include gel-based alcohol. The answer to this seemingly out-of-place feature is the need for stringent sanitation.

In fact, just like hospitals or any confined space that houses a large number of people who come and go at all hours of the day, the spread of pathogens cannot be avoided so easily. People who come in sick may leave some of the pathogens they carry on door handles, furniture cushions, tables and counter surface, which can risk infecting those who share the same spaces.

Sanitation stations are therefore of the utmost importance to ensure that the spread of pathogens is kept at bay. Sanitation stations offer the following advantages:

• Reduces the risk of disease transmission – even something as simple as dispensers for eco-friendly CitrusWirx sanitation wipes placed at every entryway, is enough to reduce the risk of disease transmission through touch by as much as 60%
• Ensures the overall sanitation of the area – sanitation stations are specifically designed to keep the entire workspace free from any bacteria or viruses and helps to improve productivity.
• Improves overall productivity – if the spread of disease is kept at bay, if not downright eliminated, employees have lesser chances of becoming ill from sicknesses like the flu or the common cold, and thus increases productivity by cutting down on employee sick leaves.

Call centres can obtain sanitation stations that use eco-friendly CitrusWirx sanitation wipes at SOS Retail Sales, to keep their work place free of germs, viruses and bacteria. Citrus wipes are alcohol free and safe to use because they contain EPA registered disinfectants. Types of dispensers available include wall mounts dispensers and floor stand dispensers.

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