Infectious Disease Control Plan - COVID-19 - Flipbook - Page 64
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Workers should consider bringing a lunch made at home or purchase
take out or delivery where available as long as they can avoid
congested areas.
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Use the following hierarchy to prevent transmission of COVID-19 in
production and other work areas: engineering controls, administrative
controls, and PPE.
o Engineering controls include creating physical or spatial barriers
between employees such as Plexiglas or other sturdy and
impermeable partitions. Where appropriate, install such barriers in
offices to create separation between workers.
o Administrative controls include slowing operations and increasing
shifts, within safety requirements, and ensuring adequate time for
proper cleaning and disinfection protocols.
o PPE includes face shields, respiratory protection, and impermeable
gloves. Note that some equipment such as some disposable face
shields and N95 respirators are prioritized for health care workers. If
those are in use, consider changing to reusable elastomeric
respirators to conserve supplies for healthcare facilities.
Additional requirements must be considered for vulnerable populations. Employers must
comply with all Cal/OSHA standards and be prepared to adhere to its guidance as well as
guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California
Department of Public Health (CDPH). Additionally, employers must be prepared to alter their
operations as those guidelines change.
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