Become a Safe Spaces™ Partner
Introducing Safe Spaces™
In partnership with
Safe Spaces™ is a coworking industry program led by Upflex and designed to help businesses of all sizes ramp up their operations once the COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns are lifted.
In these difficult times, only solidarity and teamwork will heal our communities. When lockdowns are lifted the priority will be for everyone to work in a safe environment.
The global program has been designed to help local communities of workers to access workspaces that are taking the necessary steps for health and safety.
Become a Safe Spaces™ Partner
Your space can become a Safe Spaces™ approved partner and help local communities of workers find an alternative place to work.
It is free to join the Safe Spaces™ program, and space partners agree to comply with guidelines related to health, sanitation, and appropriate social distancing. More info
Colliers International Partnership
Upflex has partnered with Colliers International to offer the Safe Spaces™ program to companies and their employees around the world. More info
Join the program, it’s free!
How it Works
Adopt Safe Spaces™ Guidelines
Space Partners communicate their health and safety policies to become a part of the program
Become an Approved Partner
Safe Spaces™ Partners are differentiated by a seal of quality and get exposed to hundreds of clients
Welcome Workers in a Safe Manner
Safe Spaces™ Partners are easy to find on Upflex apps based on health and safety filters
Safe Spaces™ Partners Guidelines
To become a part of Safe Spaces™, participating Space Partners agree to comply with CDC guidelines (for US Spaces) or World Health Organization or other applicable local governing body’s guidelines (for non-US Spaces). In addition, Space Partners should practice the following health & safety practices to keep the coworking community safe:
Social distancing
- Implement social distancing measures and prevent unnecessary close contact to help prevent the spread of infection
- Increase physical space between members, keeping at least 2 meters (~6 feet) between people
Cleaning & disinfecting
- Cleaning does not kill germs, but cleaning removes and lowers the risk of spreading infection.
- Disinfectants kill germs on clean surfaces. Review the list of approved disinfectants by the EPA.
- Open outside windows and doors (to the extent possible) to increase air circulation
- Thoroughly clean and disinfect all surfaces at least twice a day:
- Doorknobs and door push plates
- Handrails and buttons on elevators
- Desks and chairs and all tables
- Bathroom faucet handles, paper towel dispenser handles, toilet flush handles, and hand dryer buttons
- Kitchen faucets, refrigerator handles, coffee pot handles and buttons, and microwave and toaster buttons Light switches
- Handles and buttons on all equipment (e.g., printers, audiovisual equipment, telephone, monitors, etc.)
Personal hygiene
- Provide members:
- Paper Towels
- Tissues
- Alcohol-based hand sanitizer (at least 60% alcohol)
- Disinfectant wipes
- Hand soap at all sinks
- Install additional hand sanitizing stations in high traffic areas throughout the workspace
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands
- Post signs educating members about proper hand-washing techniques:
- Washing hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is effective and should be done frequently and always upon the following:
- Before eating;
- After sneezing, coughing, or nose blowing;
- After using the restroom
- Before handling food;
- After using shared equipment such as computer keyboards, etc.
- Provide safety and hygiene training for all employees
- Washing hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is effective and should be done frequently and always upon the following:
Incident reporting
- If a confirmed case of COVID-19 was present in your workspace, or individuals in your workspace have been exposed to a confirmed case, notify Upflex immediately and perform a full cleaning and disinfection of the workspace
Food & beverage
- Offer paper cups for coffee, tea, and water
- Provide pre-wrapped food items only (if offering any food)
Colliers International Partnership
Upflex has partnered with Colliers International to offer Safe Spaces™ to companies and their employees around the world.
Colliers is a leading global real estate services and investment management company. With operations in 68 countries, their more than 18,000 enterprising people work collaboratively to provide expert advice to maximize the value of property for real estate occupiers, owners and investors.
Established in
68
countries
Transaction value
$129B
Managing
$2B
square feet
15,000+
professionals
For more than 25 years, their experienced leadership team, owning approximately 40% of our equity, has delivered compound annual investment returns of almost 20% for shareholders. In 2019, corporate revenues were more than $3.0 billion ($3.5 billion including affiliates), with $33 billion of assets under management in their investment management segment. Learn more about how they accelerate success at corporate.colliers.com, Twitter @Colliers or LinkedIn.
Visit Colliers’ Knowledge Leader blog here for more information on COVID-19 impact to the real estate business.
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