17/04/2020
Borrowed from the US Dept of Labour:
If you are in the manufacturing industry, the following tips can help reduce the risk of exposure to
the coronavirus:
Encourage workers to stay home if they are sick.
Establish flexible work hours (e.g., staggered shifts), if feasible.
Practice sensible social distancing and maintain 2 metres between co-workers, where possible.
For work activities where social distancing is a challenge, consider limiting the duration of these
activities and/or implementing innovative approaches, such as temporarily moving or
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 cleaning chemicals 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
