Poczta Polska has already spent PLN 57 million on the safety of its employees

Poczta Polska's expenditures on measures to increase the safety of postal workers during the pandemic have increased to PLN 57 million. The company has introduced a number of solutions aimed at reducing the risk of coronavirus infection among postal workers and customers.

Despite restrictions related to the epidemic, Poczta Polska (Polish Post) provides services throughout the country. Customers have access to approximately 7,500 branches located in all municipalities. Since the first days of March this year, the company has taken a number of measures to provide employees with the necessary protective equipment. To date, the following items have been purchased: 407,000 hand sanitizers in handy 30ml or 100ml containers, nearly 145,000 liters of hand and surface disinfectant gels and liquids, over 3.1 million pairs of disposable gloves, and over 957,000 disposable and reusable masks. Postmen, post office employees, and security guards have also received nearly 33,000 plastic face shields.

To ensure safety, plexiglass shields have been installed at post offices to separate employees from customers. Additionally, safety zones have been designated to indicate the distance that must be maintained between employees and customers.

Purchases of protective equipment are being made gradually. Ultimately, all postmen will be equipped with face shields, which will provide additional, above-standard protection in addition to the currently used and required masks. Sanitizers and disposable gloves are being purchased on an ongoing basis.