GermBlock Cough and sneeze shields in this line from Rockford Systems are appropriate for a wide variety of workplace environments, including offices, factories, warehouses and assembly lines. Made from heavy-duty PC and stainless steel, the shields come in various configurations and in standard and clean-room versions. The company also can make custom GermBlock shields.
What’s new? The GermBlock line, which came out in the spring, and caster kits for floor-mounted shields, introduced in June. The caster kits attach to the shields and allow them to be easily moved. They also make the shields more stable by lowering their center of gravity. The caster kits come in 36-inch and 48-inch widths; clean-room versions of the kits are available.
Benefits Worker health and safety. GermBlock shields provide a physical barrier to help prevent the transmission of the novel coronavirus by blocking airborne droplets, Rockford Systems said. Such shields can help companies comply with Centers for Disease Control recommendations for using barriers and partitions to protect workers during the pandemic. Additionally, the shields can be cleaned with cleaning agents recommended by the CDC for fighting the novel coronavirus, including dishwashing soap, ethanol, hydrogen peroxide and isopropyl alcohol.
Rockford Systems LLC, Rockford, Ill., 815-874-7891, www.rockfordsystems.com
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