Using sneeze guards to protect your customers and employees
Reducing the spread of germs is the top priority for every business right now, and a lot of companies are looking for new solutions to keep everyone healthy.
Sneeze guards allow you to safely welcome employees and customers into your space by offering them protection. The plexiglass provides a barrier against spray, droplets, and other airborne contaminants.
We have sneeze guards available in three different sizes:
24" x 40" | 30" x 38" | 48" x 30"
Each sneeze guard size is also available with different cutout sizes:
3" x 18" | 6" x 18" | 8" x 14"
If you need a custom shape or configuration for sneeze guards, please contact us for a quote.
Where can I use sneeze guards?
Sneeze guards or spray shields are commonly used in restaurants along buffet lines and display cases. But during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, more businesses are considering installation. Businesses are continuing to serve customers and others are beginning to reopen, and everyone is looking for ways to adhere to social distancing guidelines.
Retail stores, grocery stores, hotels, airports, convenience stores and more can all benefit from the protection sneeze guards offer. Anywhere you might have a face-to-face transaction is a good place to install the barrier, like cash registers and customer service stations. The TSA is already installing sneeze guards at stations where agents check passengers’ identification.
With so many different arrangements, it’s easy to find a solution that will work for your business.
What are sneeze guards made of?
Sneeze guards are made of clean Plexiglass or Lexan that’s 1/8” thick or ¼” thick.
The shields stop spray from passing between two people who are talking face to face. This barrier helps cut down on the transmission of germs like viruses and bacteria.
Sneeze guards are designed to either mount onto checkout areas or hang above them. The best solution may also depend on whether the customer and employee are sitting or standing.
Guidelines for sneeze guards
The federal government released guidelines as businesses reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic. The CDC drafted the suggestions to help businesses reduce the spread of germs and prepare for more social distancing.
One suggestion from the CDC is to install physical barriers, like sneeze guards. This will help create space and distance between employees and customers.
The CDC specifically says restaurants should install sneeze guards at cash registers.
In some areas, sneeze guards may be required before a business can reopen. Regulations and restrictions may vary by state and jurisdiction, so it’s always best to check with your local and state governments first.
Questions about sneeze guards
Sneeze guards can offer your customers and your employees extra protection during the COVID-19 pandemic and for years to come. Reducing the spread of germs like viruses and bacteria will always be beneficial for your business.
Sneeze guards are available in custom dimensions and handing applications. For those and other requests, please contact us for a customized quotation.