As businesses reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic, workplace safety is more important than ever. Whether you're just returning to work or managing essential operations, taking proactive steps can protect both employees and customers. A simple 20-second break to sanitize surfaces and hands throughout the day can go a long way in preventing virus transmission.
Daily COVID-19 Workplace Safety Tips
From construction tools to shared office supplies, many workspaces involve items that are passed from one employee to another. The tips below are designed to reduce risk and promote a clean, healthy work environment:
- Take employee temperature checks at the start of each shift before entering the facility.
- Perform a hazard assessment of the workplace to identify exposure risks.
- Require all employees to wear face masks while at work.
- Practice physical distancing, maintain 6 feet of space in shared areas.
- Improve workplace ventilation by increasing outdoor airflow where possible.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and shared equipment daily.
- Encourage proper handwashing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Provide hand sanitizers with 60% alcohol content or higher at key stations.
- Remind employees not to touch their eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
For employers, implementing these practices is key to protecting your team and your business. All Purpose Safety Training Solutions, LLC. offers expert OSHA safety training, including OSHA 10-Hour and OSHA 30-Hour courses for both construction and general industry. Contact us today to schedule a comprehensive facility safety audit.
