Employer Accountability &

Responsibilities

Preventing transmission among employees is an Occupational Health and Safety issue.  

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Employers and Businesses need to ensure that they have the correct policies in place for Health & safety, Sanitization and Hygiene.

Health & Safety and Sanitization Policies need to include:

• An Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) plan.

• Workplace Screening.

• Sanitization schedules.

• Distancing & protection practices and equipment.

• Employee Training.

• Communications Plans.

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Hygiene Policies need to cover:

• Workplace hygiene &

• Hygiene practices for On-Site Personnel and Visitors.