As the UK starts to adapt to the ‘new normal’ after the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown, schools in Wales will re-open from June 29, with a phased return. The Cardiff-based security products distributor Oprema has donated an Olix OBTM-FS1, Intelligent Free Standing BTM Terminal to Greenhill School on the outskirts of the Welsh capital.
As Greenhill prepares to reopen its doors, Oprema says that it wanted to ensure that the children returning remain as safe as possible, along with the hard-working staff.
The Olix OBTM-FS1, pictured centre, takes a non-contact temperature measurement on the wrist and is accurate to plus or minus 0.3 degrees C. The persons temperature reading is displayed on an LCD screen. If the unit detects a raised temperature the alarm will sound to notify the user. The unit has been placed in the reception area of the school so that all students, staff members and visitors can be temperature checked before entering the building.
As Oprema point out, high temperature is one of the key symptoms associated with coronavirus. If a high temperature is identified, then UK Government guidelines for testing and self-isolating should be followed. The Olix OBTM-FS1 helps minimise the risk of spreading the virus and the non-contact technology allows for no personal contact with potentially infected individuals.
Pictured left to right are Lee Alm, Technical Support Manager at Oprema; and Shane Mock, Headteacher of Greenhill. Mr Mock said: “This temperature monitoring system will be a great help in ensuring all at the school are well and kept safe during this pandemic. It’s an impressive piece of technology which will give us further confidence in ensuring the health and safety of all members of the Greenhill community. We want to thank Oprema for their kind donation and generosity.”
Find out more about the Covid-19 solutions from Oprema at www.oprema.co.uk.
