OSHA released its third quick safety tips video on using the right tools to clean workplaces during the COVID-19 pandemic. All three videos are available in English and Spanish. Or you can watch them below.
Keeping the workplace safe
Encourage your employees to…
Practice good hygiene
- Stop handshaking – use other non-contact methods of greeting
- Clean hands at the door and schedule regular hand washing reminders by email
- Create habits and reminders to avoid touching their faces and cover coughs and sneezes
- Disinfect surfaces like doorknobs, tables, desks, and handrails regularly
- Increase ventilation by opening windows or adjusting the air conditioning
Be careful with meetings and travel
- Use video conferencing for meetings when possible
- When not possible, hold meetings in open, well-ventilated spaces
- Consider adjusting or postponing large meetings or gatherings
- Assess the risks of business travel
Handle food carefully
- Limit food sharing
- Strengthen health screening for cafeteria staff and their close contacts
- Ensure cafeteria staff and their close contacts practice strict hygiene
Stay home if…
- They are feeling sick
- They have a sick family member in their home