What measures should be taken to protect an employee who must travel for work during the COVID-19 pandemic?

What measures should be taken to protect an employee who must travel for work during the COVID-19 pandemic?

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Although travel should be minimized as much as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic, many jobs require travel, and it may not be possible to conduct certain job duties using virtual tools. The following measures may be taken to protect employees while traveling:

• Schedule travel to limit the distance travelled and need for overnight lodging.
• If multi-day travel is necessary, coordinate with travel preparers to identify hotels that disinfect rooms between stays and regularly disinfect surfaces in common areas.
• Provide employees with forms of transportation that minimize close contact with others such as fleet vehicles or rental vehicles.
• If public transportation is used, ask employees to follow the CDC guidance on how to protect yourself when using transportation.
• If flying is necessary, select seats on flights that provide the greatest distance between other travelers and choose direct flights, if possible.

What are some ways to prepare the workplace after a sick employee during the COVID-19 pandemic?

• Close off areas used by a sick person and do not use these areas until after cleaning and disinfecting them.
• Wait at least 24 hours before cleaning and disinfecting. If 24 hours is not feasible, wait as long as possible.

How to maintain a healthy work environment during the COVID-19 pandemic?

• Clean workspaces and breakrooms at least once per shift or as often as workers change workstations.
• Provide worker training on manufacturer’s directions for disinfectant use and provide workers with any additional PPE required for disinfection.

How can employees and customers in workplaces protect themselves from COVID-19?

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• Follow the policies and procedures of the employer related to illness, use of cloth masks, social distancing, cleaning and disinfecting, and work meetings and travel.• Stay home if sick, except to get medical care. • Practice social distancing by keeping at least 6 feet away from fellow employees or co-workers, customers, and visitors when possible.• Wear cloth face coverings, especially when social distancing is not possible.• Employees should inform their supervisor if they or their colleagues develop symptoms at work. No one with COVID-19 symptoms should be present at the workplace.• Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing noses, coughing, or sneezing, or having been in a public place. – Use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available. Avoid touch• Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth.

Is the coronavirus disease contagious before the patient shows symptoms?

The virus can spread from person to person through: close contact with an infectious person (including in the 48 hours before they had symptoms)