GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES

WHILE THE major responsibility of ensuring safe environments in which to reopen and operate business is on the owners/operators, employees also impact the effectiveness of maintaining their safety and health and that of other patrons, users or visitors of the place of business.

The following considerations are to be noted by employees:

Report any respiratory signs and symptoms to your physician. If there are no symptoms of COVID-19, persons should return to work with a medical certificate.

Employees who are well, but have sick family members with COVID-19, are to also report the situation and stay at home.

Keep informed or updated on developments of COVID-19, especially being aware that SARS-CoV-2 can be transmitted within work environments.

Be compliant with the measures instituted by workplace policies:

1. Wearing appropriate face coverings (e.g., masks) as per the risks and duties to be performed;

2. Maintaining physical distancing;

3. Adhering to proper personal hygiene practices; sneeze or cough etiquette, and handwashing/handsanitisation practices;

4. Avoid touching eyes and nose;

5. Adhering to the routine cleaning and disinfection measures as per Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) guidelines;

6. Regular cleaning and disinfection of frequently touched surfaces based on MOHW guidelines;

7. Avoid using co-workers’ personal devices, office spaces, work tools, and equipment;

8. Participate in related training provided by the employer;

9. Report to supervisors any situation that may affect the health of other workers.