Poczta Polska appeals to customers: let's take care of our safety together

Customers at post offices should cover their mouths and noses. This can be done with a disposable mask, a cloth mask, a scarf, a shawl, or even a shawl. Covering part of the face is an important element in the fight against the coronavirus, especially since people infected with COVID-19 are asymptomatic and may unknowingly infect others.

In the near future, the company plans to purchase 100,000 masks with filter inserts for postmen and couriers. To date, postal workers have received approximately 775,000 hand sanitizers in handy packages, nearly 60,000 hand and surface disinfectants, nearly 11.5 million pairs of disposable gloves, one million reusable and washable masks, over 600,000 disposable masks, and over 80,000 plastic face shields. Additionally, screens have been installed in post offices to separate staff from customers.

Since the beginning of March, Poczta Polska has taken a number of measures to minimize the risk of the virus spreading. These measures apply to both employees and customers using the company's services.

"We care about the safety of our customers and employees, which is why we continue to urge everyone to maintain a safe distance and adhere to all sanitary regulations. Customers using services at our branches should maintain a safe distance and wear a face covering. This is crucial for the health of all of us. Poczta Polska ensures that employees are equipped with personal protective equipment and are knowledgeable about how to safely serve customers, " says Andrzej Bodziony, Vice President of the Management Board of Poczta Polska.

Since April of this year, preventive disinfection has also been conducted at Poczta Polska's sorting centers. It's worth noting that these activities, while not mandatory, are carried out periodically by the Polish Post. To date, a total of 270 disinfections have been carried out at 15 Poczta Polska centers. Disinfection primarily targets locker rooms, sanitary facilities, staff rooms, technical rooms, and maintenance areas, where large groups of employees spend their time daily.

To reduce the risk of infection, changes have been implemented in work organization in sorting offices and in the back rooms of post offices. Employees have been divided into teams that do not have direct contact with each other. Thanks to these solutions, if an employee becomes ill, it is easy to determine who they have been in contact with and how many people need to be quarantined. Additionally, in sorting offices and in other areas where large numbers of people are present, the body temperature of all employees is measured daily.

Since mid-April, reusable face masks and antibacterial gels have been available for purchase at post offices. They are available in various sizes, in versions for both children and adults.