SANITARY MEASURES

Disinfection of public spaces

The frequency of disinfectant cleaning has been reinforced since the beginning of the spread of the virus and all "at risk" contact areas are cleaned frequently during events: elevator pushbuttons, handrails, push buttons of fixed water fountains. 

Toilets are cleaned more often, every 30 minutes, as well as before and after the sessions. 

Disinfection of public space

All rooms are thoroughly cleaned before and after each event. This includes conference tables and their equipment (headsets, etc.).

Additional charges may apply in the event of a request for additional cleaning and disinfection (on the chair between each speaker or during each break, for instance). 

Disinfection of Presidential podiums

All stations are cleaned on a daily basis before each session, including the touchscreens. 

We provide special pens to navigate on the touchscreens without risk. these pens are made of metal and are being cleaned every morning.

COMPLIANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE FEDERAL OFFICE OF PUBLIC HEALTH (OFPH)

People with COVID19 symptoms must not come to the conference, must be tested and must comply with the OFPH instructions.

Hydroalcoholic gel dispensers

Hydroalcoholic gel dispensers are available at the entrance of our conference centers, at the front desk, at the main entrances of each conference room, as well as at the Café Le 6ème Continent and at our other catering outlets. 

We do not provide hydroalcoholic gel for individual or small group offices. 

The recommendations and good practices for hand disinfection are displayed on each distributor. In addition, World Health Organization recommendations for hand washing are posted in every bathroom.

Protective plexiglas

We provide plexiglass protection on customer counters.

Protective measures for the conference centers' staff

Protective plexiglass are installed at the main front desk, at our Café Le 6ème Continent and catering outlets by the cash desks.

All our staff are equipped with masks and protective gloves.

A protection plan has been shared with all staff, providing information, recommendations and good practices.

Is there a financial impact for the organization of my conference?

We charge a "Clean & Safe" package of CHF 1 .- / delegate, which includes the provision of hydro alcoholic gel, reinforced cleaning of spaces and protective measures (Plexiglas) available.

Masks are on sale at CICG Reception Desk at the price of CHF 50 cts per mask.

Do you plan to disinfect the room in the morning before meetings and at each lunch break?

In the morning yes, a thorough cleaning is planned in the daily cleaning of the CICG.

For additional cleaning during the lunch break, we need to study the feasibility of your request according to the break time granted and the number of delegates attending the session. We will provide you with a quote based on the estimate cost. The costs will be charged on your final invoice.

Besides, the conference room will have to be fully emptied of personal effects, notebooks, laptops, as well as participants and speakers.

Will there be a disinfectant spray to clean the podium and the chairs with each change of speakers or do we have to arrange it ourselves?

Upon request, we can provide a disinfectant spray to clean the Chair persons’ desks and chairs. We will kindly ask you to arrange the disinfection by yourselves upon each change of speaker and leave the spray in the room when the session is over.

Can we close the WC access in certain areas?

The access doors to the WC premises will not be locked: toilets near the occupied conference rooms have to be accessible in order to limit the use of the same sanitary facilities during break times, and also to limit waiting times.

In men's toilets, only one in two urinals is accessible in order to comply with distancing measures.

We are committed to cleaning the toilets more often, every 30 minutes and before and after the sessions.

Can we leave the doors to the WC open?

The access doors to the WC premises will not be left open because the automatic door closing system does not allow this. At the same time, we wish to avoid the spread of unpleasant odors.

We are committed to cleaning the toilets more often, every 30 minutes and before and after the sessions.

Can you tell us about the efficiency of your air conditioning system? In our premises, for example, we had to leave certain windows open so that the air was sufficiently ventilated accordingly to the required standards. What about the CICG?

The CICG air conditioning system has been fully revised during in April and May 2020. These revisions are carried out annually by the FIPOI technical team and the ISO ePM1 (F7) type filters are all replaced on this occasion.

There is no possibility of opening windows at the CICG.

What about the use of interpretation booths?

Further to several technical improvements at the CICG, it is now possible to connect adjacent rooms and interpretation booths. Also, we provide one booth per person for the interpreter teams, whether the teams are composed by 2 or 3 interpreters.

Each booth is cleaned and disinfected after every conference.