In the time of the current COVID-19 Pandemic and until there is a definitive treatment or vaccine that can protect us from the SARS-CoV 2 infection that is the cause for the COVID19 infection, we need to maintain infection control practices that help to reduce transmission. Any action should be based on the key principles of Occupational Safety and Health.

General return to work protocol are as follows:

i. There should be workplace protocols in place that includes disease surveillance and prevention of the spread of infection.

ii. All employers to screen staff on a daily basis for symptoms of Covid-19, including a symptom check as well as temperature assessment.

iii. All employees to use appropriate protective equipment especially where social distancing is not possible. An appropriate mask should be worn in all public places and during work.

iv. Work environment and surfaces need to be cleaned on a regular basis or at least twice daily.

v. Hand disinfectants and/or hand washing facilities with soap should be made available for all workers and visitors.

vi. Stringent social distancing measures should be implemented in the workplace. Provide and ensure employees have space to be at least one meter apart.

vii. If a company provide accommodation for its workers, the above measures should be implemented at the place of accommodation.

TQVM to HEPKL TEAM for the help – to ready the office for post MCO return to work

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