Opening up after lockdown As COVID-19 restrictions start to ease and bike fitters return to work, it’s important to remain safe and continue your infection-prevention protocols.
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by over 90%. When sharing a confined space
Clean surfaces after every fit
during a bike fit and breathing the same air for an extended period of time, wearing a mask is key to reducing your risk.
Sweat and other bodily fluids can help spread the virus so ensure surfaces are regularly cleaned between each visit. Use a standard soap and disposable paper towel first, as it’ll separate
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Use hand sanitiser
the virus from the contaminated surface and can be disposed of safely. A second wipe with sterilising solution will help ensure you keep your risk as low as possible.
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It’s good practice to ask your client to wash their hands or use hand sanitiser before they enter your fit studio. Some hand sanitisers remain active on your skin for hours after application,
Don’t just clean things that your client touches
When you touch your client and get their sweat
which can further help reduce risk of infection.
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Screen your clients before the fit
on your hands, the virus may transfer to your computer keyboard, the tools you use and the seat you sit on. Touching these surfaces again later, perhaps during your lunch break, can result in the infection spreading. We all remember to protect our clients but it’s just as important to protect ourselves.
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If your client has experienced any virus symptoms in the last two weeks, reschedule their appointment. Whilst their symptoms might not be severe, that doesn’t mean that you won’t experience a much worse episode, or pass it on to someone who is unable to fight the virus. Remember, an easing of restrictions is not a green light to return to pre-Covid practices, just
Ensure you and your client wear masks
a sign that things are slowly starting to improve. However, they can quickly turn back again, so it’s important to remain vigilant and practice
Masks help protect others. They filter out 20-30%
every infection control you can.
of airborne virus particles when breathing in, but when an infected person breathes out the virus is often attached to moisture droplets, which attach to the mask and never become airborne. Wearing a mask can help reduce viral particles in the air
If you’re unable to fit due to COVID, the IBFI will suspend your membership fees while you’re not working. Email andy@ibfi-certification.com for more information.
