Diseases such as COVID-19 is contagious and thus workplaces and work practices have to be adjusted to limit the spreading of diseases. There are 5 levels of hazard control namely elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls and personal protective equipment (PPE). The most effective control is Elimination and the least effective is PPE.
To contain the spreading of disease or cross-contamination, a workplace can implement the following measures as part of their administrative controls:
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- SafeEntry
- TraceTogether
- Cohorting of workers
- Appointment and training of COVID-Safe Worker Leaders
- Social distancing
- Marking on floors/tables
- Staggered work hours/meal time
- Limit number of workers on site
- Limit face-to-face encounters
- Work from home
- Temperature taking and record keeping with Facial Recognition Temperature Sensor
- Training on the use of face masks and N95 respirators
- Disinfecting workplace/workspace with KliqueCare NanoEcoShield™ or V-Buster
- Hand washing
- Visitor screening
- Stay Home Notice