26 | November 2020
SUBCONTRACTORS USA
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OSHA’s COVID-19 Guidance for the Workforce By Subcontractors USA News Provider
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SHA is committed to protecting the health and safety of America’s workers and workplaces during these unprecedented times. The agency continues to issue a series of industry-specific alerts designed to keep workers safe.
COVID-19Guidance Guidancefor forFood FoodTruck TruckWorkers: Workers: COVID-19 The following steps can help reduce the risk of exposure to the coronavirus among food truck workers: gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants• Encourage workers to stay home if they are sick. coronavirus-covid-19) or that are labeled as • Encourage workers to wear face coverings over effective against the coronavirus. their nose and mouth to prevent spread of • Encourage workers to report any safety the virus. and health concerns. • Maintain at least six feet between co-workers and customers, where possible. COVID-19 COVID-19 Guidance Guidance for for the the Manufacturing Manufacturing • Use gloves to avoid direct hand contact Industry Workforce: Industry Workforce: with food items. • Establish designated pick-up zones for If you are in the manufacturing industry, customers and encourage physical spacing the following tips can help reduce the risk of while waiting in line. exposure to the coronavirus: • Use “no-touch” delivery and payment options, • Encourage workers to stay home if they are sick. if possible. • Establish flexible work hours • Emphasize effective hand hygiene including (e.g., staggered shifts), if feasible. washing hands with soap and water for at • Practice sensible social distancing and maintain least 20 seconds or use of an alcohol-based six feet between co-workers, where possible. hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. • For work activities where social distancing • Regularly clean and disinfect all touchpads, is a challenge, consider limiting the duration of countertops, and seating areas with these activities and/or implementing innovative Environmental Protection Agency-approved approaches, such as temporarily moving or cleaning chemicals from List N (https://www.epa. repositioning workstations to create more
distance or installing barriers (e.g., plexiglass shields) between workstations. • Monitor public health communications about COVID-19 recommendations for the workplace and ensure that workers have access to and understand that information. • Train workers on how to properly put on, use/ wear, take-off, and maintain protective clothing and equipment. • Allow workers to wear masks over their nose and mouth to prevent spread of the virus. • Encourage respiratory etiquette, including covering coughs and sneezes. • Discourage workers from using other workers’ tools and equipment. • Use Environmental Protection Agency-approved cleaning chemicals from List N (https://www. epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-ndisinfectants-coronavirus-covid-19) or that have label claims against the coronavirus. • Promote personal hygiene. If workers do not have access to soap and water for handwashing, provide alcohol-based hand rubs containing at least 60 percent alcohol. Provide disinfectants and disposable towels workers can use to clean work surfaces. • Encourage workers to report any safety and health concerns. For more information, visit www.osha.gov/coronavirus or call 1-800-321-OSHA (6742).
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