COVID-19 Fact Sheet: Health and Safety Programs

COVID-19: Health and Safety Programs Protect Workers

CLEAR COMMUNICATION AND TRAINING IN ALL PROGRAM ELEMENTS IS ESSENTIAL.
COMMUNICATE PROTECTIVE MEASURES AND REQUIREMENTS TO ALL WHO ENTER WORKPLACE.

1

ENGAGE

  • Provide leadership/management commitment.
  • Ensure employee participation.
  • Involve Human Resources/union/employment law support.
  • Develop written policy and procedures.

2

ACCESS

  • Identify exposure risks for all job tasks.
  • Evaluate supply/equipment needs.

3

CONTROL

  • Select and implement feasible protective measures.
  • Prioritize source & pathway controls over personal protective equipment (PPE) — see the control banding fact sheet in this series for more info.

4

REVIEW

  • Keep plan up-to-date.
  • Evaluate/adjust/modify controls.
  • Ensure worker rights and protections.
  • Conduct audits/maintain detailed, written records.
  • Investigate incidents (outbreaks).

APPLIES TO ALL WORKSITES & EMPLOYER-PROVIDED TRANSPORTATION & HOUSING