Take time to plan before returning to the workplace
Workplace safety guidelines from Oregon OSHA call for wearing masks, providing hand sanitation devices and maintaining social distancing requirements.
By Kristine Thomas From Zoom meetings to converting closets to office space to wearing masks and social distancing, the pandemic has drastically changed the way people have worked in the last year. With the promise of available vaccinations for adults who want it by summertime and the decrease in COVID cases in Oregon, many business owners and managers are evaluating the steps they need to take to safely have their employees return to the workplace.
time and money well spent, or as Benjamin Franklin once said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Here are a few tips to consider:
Consult Oregon OSHA Oregon OSHA Public Information Officer Aaron Corvin said many people associate Oregon OSHA with the enforcement of workplace health and safety standards.
Layla McGlone is a consultant and leadership coach with Layla Fay Leadership: Strategic Keys for Pioneers in Construction.
“We offer so much more,” Corvin said. “We offer free, confidential
“The most important thing I tell human resource managers and business owners is to consistently communicate with their employees about what’s happening,” McGlone said. “An informed employee is set up for success and feels safer in their work environment, confident their employer is looking out for their best interest.”
COVID-19.”
She advised business owners to seek professional assistance when they are unsure of what steps to take. In the long run, it’s
Guidelines also call for wearing masks, providing hand sanitation devices and maintaining social distancing requirements.
consultation services, including consultations specific to Corvin said Oregon OSHA expects employers to comply with the temporary rule adopted to reduce the risks of COVID-19 in all workplaces. That rule states employers must maximize the effectiveness of existing ventilation systems, maintain and replace air filters, and clean intake ports providing fresh or outdoor air.
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