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Monday, October 5, 2020, CDC issued updated guidance to its How COVID-19 Spreads article, which includes information about the potential for airborne spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. CDC continues to believe, based on current science, that people are more likely to become infected the longer and closer they are to a person with … Continued
YES!. Neither the OSH Act nor OSHA standards prohibits employer screening for COVID-19, if applied in a transparent manner applicable to all employees (i.e., non-retaliatory). Employers may consider implementing strategies to reduce risks to the safety and health of workers and workplaces from COVID-19 that include conducting daily in-person or virtual health checks (e.g., symptom … Continued
As customer demands evolve, senders are increasingly demanding real-time visibility to their shipments. Implementing a TMS can provides you with visibility and real-time information you need to keep your customers informed of their shipment’s ETA. The Benefits: Time Savings – Instead of sending disjointed emails or endlessly sitting on hold, senders can instantly access the … Continued
For schools that choose to implement on-site symptom screenings, CDC offers the following considerations: Consider the scientific evidence outlined above and weigh the risks and benefits to students, staff, and the larger community. Consider how school policies regarding symptom screenings can balance the resources required and feasibility of implementation and the risk of transmission in … Continued
During an infectious disease outbreak, such as the current outbreak of COVID-19, small business owners must prepare for disruption in their business as well as prepare to protect their employees’ health and safety in the workplace. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. It spreads between people … Continued
Employees who have symptoms when they arrive at work or become sick during the day should immediately be separated from other employees, customers, and visitors and sent home. Employees who develop symptoms outside of work should notify their supervisor and stay home. Sick employees should follow CDC-recommended steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. … Continued
In most cases, you do not need to shut down your facility. But do close off any areas used for prolonged periods of time by the sick person: Wait 24 hours before cleaning and disinfecting to minimize potential for other employees being exposed to respiratory droplets. If waiting 24 hours is not feasible, wait as … Continued
Do you have or think you might have COVID-19, or have you been around someone who has the virus? If you have or think you might have COVID-19, you should isolate, whether or not you have symptoms. Learn what isolation means and when you can be around others after being sick. If you might have … Continued
You can reduce your chances of being infected or spreading COVID-19 by taking some simple precautions: Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands. … Continued
Taking a trip to the grocery store? Don’t forget your face cover or mask. In most areas, you are now required to secure a face covering before shopping the aisles. The recommendation for everyone to wear a face covering in public places comes from the direction of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), … Continued