What Can Be Done To Protect Employees Who Cannot Maintain Social Distancing From Other Employees Or Customers?
COVID-19Common questionSee full answerWhat can be done to protect employees who cannot maintain social distancing from other employees or customers?Evaluate your workplace to identify situations where employees cannot maintain a distance of at least 6 feet from each other and/or customers. Use appropriate combinations of controls following the hierarchy of controls to addresses these situations to limit the spread of COVID-19. A committee of both employees and management may be the most effectiv
What are some guidelines for practicing social distancing at workplace during COVID-19?
• Remind 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.
COVID-19 Employer Information for Office Buildings
What 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
COVID-19 Guidance: Businesses and Employers
What are some ways employers can protect themselves and their employees from COVID-19?
• Give employees enough time to wash and dry their hands, and provide accessible sinks, soap, water, and a way to dry their hands (e.g., paper towels, hand dryer). - Remind employees to wash their hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, they should use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. - Provide hand sanitizer to inspectors for use in the field.
COVID-19 Employer Information for Public Health Inspectors
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.
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