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62 Use your fingertips to shape the mask nosepiece.

61 Avoid using damaged or damp respirators.

60 Use the intercom system to remind patrons of physical distancing.

59 Provide delivery workers with cleaning products.

58 Clean labs with hospital-grade disinfectants.

57 Practice physical distancing even if you show no signs or symptoms.

56 Use multiple languages to increase worker knowledge.

55 Train workers on proper respirator use.

54 Clean and disinfect vehicle door handles.

53 Encourage customers to submit prescriptions online or by phone.

52 Allow workers at drive-thrus to wear cloth face coverings.

51 Physical distancing helps keep workers and everyone safe.

50 Clean vehicles shared among drivers or riders.

49 Avoid direct hand-off of takeout or curbside orders.

48 Restrict personnel entering patient isolation areas.

47 Wash your hands before and after touching your mask.

46 Install plexiglass partitions between workstations.

45 Post our 10 steps poster to reduce exposure risk.

44 Monitor the temperature and health of healthcare workers.

43 Train workers to use, wear, store and dispose of PPE.

42 Clean tools shared by meatpackers and processors.

41 Separate pharmacy workers from customers with clear shields.

40 Open vehicle windows to increase airflow.

39 Industry and contact with others impact your risk of exposure.

38 Provide ventilation in areas where dental patients are treated.

37 Wash your hands before touching masks, gloves or any PPE.

36 Encourage workers to monitor their health for signs and symptoms.

35 Have a process to address workers' concerns.

34 Practice physical distancing even if you have no symptoms.

33 Encourage workers to report any safety and health concerns.

32 Make sure your respirator has a proper seal.

31 Prevent workers from using other workers' equipment.

30 Encourage restaurant patrons to pay ahead for takeout orders.

29 Allow workers to wear face coverings when entering, inside, and exiting.

28 If a worker becomes sick, disinfect their workstation and tools.

27 Screen workers before they enter the workplace.

26 Assign the same workers to the same shifts with the same coworkers.

25 Move workstations farther apart.

24 Reserve parking near the front door for curbside pickup.

23 Increase the distance between workspaces.

22 Use cleaning chemicals approved to disinfect against the coronavirus.

21 Flexible leave policies can keep workers and the public safe.

20 OSHA protects workers wrongly disciplined for raising safety concerns.

19 Maintain social distancing while inside work trailers.

18 Stay current on public health recommendations.

17 Regular handwashing is essential to your safety and health.

16 Discourage workers from sharing tools.

15 Clean your workplace with the right chemicals.

14 Leave deliveries at doorsteps and loading docks, when you can.

13 Open every other cash register to create social distancing.

12 Make it a habit to disinfect work surfaces and equipment.

11 Post handwashing signs in workplace restrooms.

10 Read and follow labels on containers of cleaning chemicals.

9 Remember, high-risk job tasks may need more protections.

8 Encourage sick workers to stay home.

7 Wash your hands after removing gloves or protective equipment.

6 Never mix cleaning products that contain bleach and ammonia.

5 Try flexible work hours or staggered shifts if telework is not an option.

4 Avoid sharing desks, phones, or other tools with other workers.

3 See several ways to practice social distancing at work.

2 Clear communication promotes confidence during a pandemic.

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Respiratory Protection and COVID-19

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Agency-issued Memos on Respirator Use

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Supply shortages of N95 filtering facepiece respirators (April 3, 2020)

Required fit-testing in healthcare (March 14, 2020)

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration
200 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20210
800-321-6742 (OSHA)
TTY
www.OSHA.gov

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

White House
Severe Storm and Flood Recovery Assistance
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