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Description: Take a Layered Approach to
Control COVID-19 in the Workplace
Take a Layered Approach to Control COVID-19 in the Workplace
No single control measure will be 100% effective on its own.
A layered approach that combines public health measures and workplace health and safety controls provides the strongest protection against exposure to COVID-19.
With each added layer of control, the risk of exposure gets lower.
The most effective measures control the virus at its source, followed by those along its path. The least effective measures protect at the worker level.
(most effective) ---- (least effective).
Workplace Health and Safety Control Measures: from most effective to least effective
Elimination and Substitution
- Remote work
- Virtual meetings
- Limit travel
Engineering Controls
- Physical barriers
- Contactless pay
- Motion-activated devices
- Ventilation equipment
- Furniture layout
Administrative Policies
- Communication and training
- Staff cohorts
- Sick leave
- Occupancy limits
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Respirators, gowns, and eye protection
- Certified to meet regulatory standards
Public Health Measures:
Wear a Mask
- Well-constructed, well-fitting, and worn properly
Personal Hygiene
- Wash or sanitize hands often
- Cover coughs and sneezes
Physical Distancing
- As far away as possible (at least 2 metres)
- Keep interactions few and brief
- Avoid crowded spaces
Screening and Rapid Testing
- Check for symptoms and exposures
Isolate/Quarantine
- Self-isolate if sick
- Quarantine if required
Clean and Disinfect
- High-touch surfaces and shared objects
Optimize Ventilation
- Reduce concentration of viruses in the air
- Open windows and doors
Vaccinate
- Reduce illness severity
- Boost community immunity
Stay informed, be prepared and follow the advice of your local public health authority.
Document last updated on: 2021-09-14