MTC partnership to help workplace social distancing

07 August, 2020

Dr Clive Hickman, chief executive of the MTC, said: “Social distancing is one of the most impactful behavioural changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and as businesses look at ways in which they can return to work, it’s essential that these measures are maintained, and technological developments are key to this.

“We have a team of engineers who are working closely with Tharsus to evaluate Bump so that, when ready, we can inform industry of the most efficient and effective ways to implement the new system.

“Our sector is playing a vital role in the UK’s fight against COVID-19 and projects like this, that are designed to get people working again safely, will be critical to supporting the economic recovery.”

Bump is just one of the major projects that the MTC has been involved in to help combat COVID-19.

MTC engineers collaborated with Rolls-Royce and London hospitals to develop an intubation shield to protect frontline NHS workers carrying out ventilation procedures.