The Government of Ontario has created a new guide to encourage businesses to create their own workplace guidance plan to make their workplace reopening process, safer for everyone.
Here is a brief overview of some of the guide’s suggestions:
- Understand how COVID-19 can spread within the workplace, from surfaces and interactions
- Make staff aware of safety procedures, using methods like meetings, posters, or e-mails
- Screen for potential infections and encourage workers to self-monitor
- Maximize physical distancing and separation when possible
- Reduce the likelihood of transmission from objects and surfaces, by limiting contact and increasing cleaning and sanitation
- Support good hand and respiratory hygiene
- PPE should be used in combination with other health and safety procedures
- Try to make the same group of employees work together to limit exposure
- Maintain a work log, in case infection appears, so you can trace who else might be infected
- Follow public health guidance and contact your local public health unit if any symptoms emerge
You can learn more about the Government of Ontario’s 'Workplace Safety Plan' guide, and how to create your own template by clicking here.
