The Importance of Sneeze Guards in the Office

As the pandemic chugs along and a good section of the work force continues operating remotely, many offices are adjusting so staff can return in a pared down setting. Staggered scheduling and physical distancing are making a big impact on floor layout. And figuring out how to keep staff healthy and not breathing on one another? That’s where Sneeze Guards and Acrylic Protective Barriers have become office essentials!

Part of the challenge is determining just how many different areas where transmission of airborne particles is most likely. If you already assessed all the possible points of potential contact in your workplace, were you surprised just how many you came up with? We may not have thought of them all, but we’re off to a diverse start in Sneeze Guard designs for different transactional demands.

One example in office upgrades is the shift from open-air floor plans to the return of the cubicle. Safely distanced, of course. And ideal for a Cubicle Sneeze Guard. They’re not medical devices or 100% COVID-proof, but Sneeze Guards DO qualify as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)…another level of shielding against droplets emitted through even simple breathing and conversation.  

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But what about reception counters and areas where transactions are conducted? A Sneeze Guard with a Transaction Slot offers a protective barrier…with enough space to take care of business.

Our Countertop Splash Shield offers a similar approach with a solid panel from top to bottom. You’ve no doubt seen this type of Sneeze Guard model strategically placed in grocery stores, post offices, retail environments, and school campuses.

With so many changes over the past year, the smart bet is that further forthcoming modifications should be part of the business plan. Freestanding Sneeze Guards deliver heavy-duty protection in a lightweight model that is also quite mobile and easy to relocate. Need a clear partition between employee’s desks? Acrylic Protective Barriers are a fine alternative.

With a strong reputation for innovation in plexiglass and premium thickness acrylic, Plastic Products Mfg is stepping up to the plate and helping make a safer workplace. Explore the ways you can improve an even healthier interior!  

Show Your Office Space Extra Love this Valentine’s Day with New Nameplate Holders!

The last few months have been tough for the office space. Remember when the workplace was like a second home? Once totally dark and lonely places, office spaces are coming back to life! Businesses are learning to adapt and scheduling staff in more socially distanced ways. And office spaces are reawakening in new floor layouts and designs with partitions.

Valentine’s Day seems like an especially appropriate time to show your office space some extra love after so many lonely months. With cubicles popping up at an increasingly rapid rate, new Multi-Slot Nameplate Holders really spruce ‘em up!  Dynamic Bordered Nameplate Holders also stand out clearly with black and silver border options.

While managers test their flexibility in staffing, spacing, and how to allocate work zones, Multi-Slot Nameplate Holders are an ideal match. Shifting individual Name Plates is as easy as mounting the display itself. Multi-Slot Nameplate Holders make an excellent alternative for upgrading Wall Nameplate Holders, too.

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There’s much to absorb visually in the new COVID workplace. New signage, Sign Holders, and Plexiglass Sneeze Guards are now standard office essentials. And trying to stand out with greater visibility can be a challenge. That’s where silver or black Bordered Nameplate Holders truly accentuate names…just like a Valentine’s tribute.

Another multi-use, multi-functional advantage? Both Multi-Slot Nameplate Holders and Bordered Nameplate Holders can serve as showcases for department titles and even directional guidance in addition to staff member spotlights.  

You know something else about Valentine’s Day? According to Hallmark last year, Americans exchanged about 144,000,000 cards. And while some mistakenly think Hallmark invented the holiday, the oldest record of a Valentine message actually goes back to the year 1415. The origins of the holiday itself go even further back to the 5^th Century…named for the 3^rd Century priest St. Valentine who performed secret wedding ceremonies.  

Highlight February’s American Heart Month with Acrylic Sign Holders

February is American Heart Month! For millions of Americans, awareness could be a pivotal, potentially life-saving event! Since heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, the medical community is banding together to get the word out about taking action and reducing risk through a healthier lifestyle.

President Lyndon B. Johnson proclaimed the first American Heart Month in February 1964, when more than half the deaths in the U.S. were caused by cardiovascular disease. According to the American Heart Association, it’s still the leading cause of death globally at more than 17.3 million fatalities…a number that’s expected to rise to more than 23.6 million by 2030.

The news is not all grim, however. Again, awareness campaigns and medical advances have made a huge difference along with taking preventable measures when people make healthy choices and manage their health conditions.

If you are in the medical field, now’s a perfect opportunity to spread the word throughout your facilities. Put your slicks, posters, and promotional literature in the spotlight with clear acrylic Sign Holders. Increasing awareness starts by capturing the eye and locking attention on the message. This premium thickness Sign Holder slants back to meet the eye in a material that delivers high visual acuity.

Looking for other ways to get the word out? Why not include a segment on heart-healthy living in your newsletter? Maybe you can help host a community event and disseminate info about local health resources. Tweet about American Heart Month (and National Wear Red Day). Plus, the American Heart Association is glad to recruit members in the national movement supporting healthier communities.

February is the month for Sweethearts. Make it a month for STRONG hearts, too!