Infectious Disease Control Plan - COVID-19 - Flipbook - Page 61
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The importance of frequent handwashing with soap and water, including
scrubbing with soap for 20 seconds (or using hand sanitizer with at least
60% ethanol or 70% isopropanol when employees cannot get to a sink or
handwashing station, per CDC guidelines).
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The importance of physical distancing, both at work and off work time
(see Physical Distancing section below).
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Proper use of face coverings, including:
o Face coverings do not protect the wearer and are not personal
protective equipment (PPE).
o Face coverings can help protect people near the wearer, but do not
replace the need for physical distancing and frequent handwashing.
o Employees should wash or sanitize hands before and after using or
adjusting face coverings.
o Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth.
o Face coverings should be washed after each shift.
Individual Control Measures and Screening
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Provide temperature and/or symptom screenings for all workers at the
beginning of their shift and any personnel entering the facility. Make sure
the temperature/symptom screener avoids close contact with workers to
the extent possible. Both screeners and employees should wear face
coverings for the screening.
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Encourage workers who are sick or exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 to
stay home.
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Employers should provide and ensure workers use all required protective
equipment. Employers should consider where disposable glove use may
be helpful to supplement frequent handwashing or use of hand sanitizer;
examples are for workers who are screening others for symptoms or
handling commonly touched items.
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Face coverings strongly recommended when employees are in the
vicinity of others. Workers should have face coverings available and
wear them when on-site, in breakrooms and offices or in a vehicle for
work-related travel when traveling with others. Face coverings must not
be shared.
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Non-employees entering the jobsite should be restricted to only those
classified as essential by management and they must complete a
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