Fighting coronavirus: Smart safety station, 200 phone sterilisers set up at Dubai Customs

Two workplace safety devices have been introduced at Dubai Customs, as the government department prepares to reopen its offices for 30 per cent of employees.

Designed to curb the spread of Covid-19, the devices would allow people to check their temperatures, sanitise their hands, and disinfect their mobile phones.

The first smart tool, called Safe Station, is equipped with thermal cameras that automatically detects any rise in the user's temperature, said Khawla Slaes, head of the administrative affairs department at Dubai Customs.

"It also features protective masks, automatic sanitisers, and a smart screen displaying awareness information about precautions and safety guidelines," she said.

With its wheels, the station can also be moved around easily, Slaes added.

The other tool is called Mobile Disinfection Device - and a total of 200 units have been made available to customs' departments, sections and centres.

Using ultraviolet light, the device sterilises phones in five minutes and helps curb the spread of germs, viruses and bacteria.

"We use advanced technology to protect our employees and deliver better services and, at the same time, help contain the spread of the coronavirus," Slaes said.

"It's very important at this stage that we stay together and work in tandem with other government departments to overcome this challenge."

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