i) Make sure that the workplaces are clean and hygienic. Ensure proper cleaning and
frequent sanitization of the workplace, particularly of the frequently touched
surfaces. Surfaces (e.g. desks and tables) and objects (e.g. telephones, keyboards)
need to be wiped with disinfectant regularly.
ii) Ensure regular supply of hand sanitisers, soap and running water in the
washrooms.
iii) Promote regular and thorough hand-washing by employees, contractors and
customers. Keep sanitizing hand rub dispensers in prominent places around the
workplace. Make sure these dispensers are regularly refil led.
iv) Display posters promoting hand-washing, along with other communication
measures such as offering guidance from occupational health and safety officers,
briefings at meetings and information on the intranet to promote hand-washing.
v) Display posters promoting respiratory hygiene. Combine this with other
communication channels commonly used in your organization or business.
vi) Brief the staff, contractors and customers that if COVID-19 starts spreading in the
community anyone with even a mild cough or low-grade fever (37.3 C or more)
needs to stay at home. Hygiene and physical distancing (minimum 1metre) should
be encouraged. They may be advised to avoid shaking hands and hugging as a
matter of greeting
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vii) Encourage the staff to work from home wherever feasible.
viii) Meetings, as far as feasible, may be done through video conferences. Minimize or
reschedule meetings involving large number of people unless necessary. Nonessential official travel may be avoided.
ix) All employees/workers may be advised to take care of their own health and look out
for respiratory symptoms/fever. If feeling unwell, they may be advised to leave the
workplace immediately and observe home-quarantine as per the guidelines issued
by MoH&FW.
x) Advise all staff who are at higher risk i. e. older employees, pregnant employees and
employees who have underlying medical conditions, to take extra precautions. It
may be ensured that such employees are not exposed to any front-line work
requiring direct contact with the public.
- An indicative list of Do’s and Don’ts is also annexed for wide dissemination in your
organization. It is therefore requested to take all necessary measures to control and
prevent the spread of COVID-19.
https://ncdc.gov.in/WriteReadData/l892s/18679749311583919448.pdf
https://labour.gov.in/sites/default/files/DO_letter_to_secy.pdf