What Are Some Recommendations For Employers During The COVID-19 Pandemic?
COVID-19Common questionWhat are some recommendations for employers during the COVID-19 pandemic?Make a visual inspection of the employee for signs of illness, which could include flushed cheeks, sweating inappropriately for ambient temperature, or difficulty with ordinary tasks.Conduct temperature and symptom screening
How to protect employees from the COVID-19?
See full answerRemind employees that people may be able to spread COVID-19 even if they do not show symptoms. Consider all close interactions (within 6 feet) with employees, clients, and others as a potential source of exposure. Discourage handshaking, hugs, and fist bumps. Encourage the use of outdoor seating areas and social distancing for any small-group activities such as lunches, breaks, and meetings.For employees who commute to work using public transportation or ride sharing, consider off
COVID-19 Employer Information for Office Buildings
See full answer⁃ Move the electronic payment terminal/credit card reader farther away from the cashier in order to increase the distance between the customer and the cashier, if possible.⁃ Use verbal announcements on the loudspeaker and place signage throughout the establishment, at entrances, in restrooms, and in breakrooms to remind employees and customers to maintain distances of 6 feet from others.⁃ Place visual cues such as floor decals, colored tape, or signs to indicate to customers where
What Grocery and Food Retail Workers Need to Know about COVID-19
What if an employee refuses to come to work for fear of infection?
Your policies, that have been clearly communicated, should address this.Educating your workforce is a critical part of your responsibility.Local and state regulations may address what you have to do and you should align with them.
FSHN20-10/FS333: COVID-19 FAQ for Grocery Stores: General Questions and Employee Health
What should an employer do to help prevent COVID-19 spread?
If an employee, customer, or a visitor in the workplace has symptoms consistent with COVID-19, self-reports a COVID-19 diagnosis, or close contact with someone with confirmed or probable COVID-19, an employer should quickly take action by conducting workplace hazard evaluation and prevention activities.
Case Investigation and Contact Tracing in Non-healthcare Workplaces: Information for Employers