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Overview
Protecting workers
Selection and implementation of safeguards
Basic hygiene and social distancing
Hazard elimination methods
Engineering controls
Engineering controls for high exposure potential jobs in healthcare and laboratories
What are examples of engineering controls for COVID-19?
Administrative controls to reduce exposure
Additional administrative controls
Adjust employer policies to reduce exposures
In construction, identify choke points
Communicate the safety plan
Employers should review CDC recommendations and adjust sick leave policies as needed
CDC recommended sick leave continued…
OSHA PPE standard
PPE for jobs with high potential exposure
Respirators
Respirators (continued)
Surgical masks are not respirators!
CDC revised guidelines for PPE for healthcare and high-risk workers
Strategies for optimizing supplies of N95s
Respiratory protection standard
Donning the disposable respirator
What about CDC’s recommendation to wear cloth masks in public settings?
When to use respirators or masks
Cal OSHA Aerosol Transmissible Disease (ATD) Standard
Gloves
Healthcare settings
Healthcare facility identification and isolation
Hospital negative air isolation room
NIOSH ventilated headboard
Are these safeguards adequate?
Are these safeguards adequate?
Are these safeguards adequate?
Are these safeguards adequate?
Are these safeguards adequate?
Are these safeguards adequate?
Are these safeguards adequate?
Is this safeguard adequate?
Example: zero contact auto full service
Santa Clara social distancing protocols
Preparedness training and drills
What about exposures at work?
Alternative: apply CDC’s general home isolation guidelines to worker exposures
What if a worker tests positive?