CDC Issues COVID-19 Interim Guidance for Office Buildings.

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CDC has issued new interim guidance for COVID-19 employee protections in office buildings, stating that “workers in office buildings may be at risk for exposure to the virus.” The updated strategies and recommendations (which essentially match those of the  TAG COVID-19 Toolkit) include:

• Conduct a hazard assessment to identify potential transmission risk and implement controls.

• Conduct daily wellness screenings with temperature checks.

• Implement social distancing policies and practices.

• Have employees wear cloth face coverings in all areas of the business (except employees with health or other factors).

• Discourage the use of public transportation and ride-sharing.

• Improve the building ventilation system. (TAG’s Monday, June 1, COVID-19 newsletter will provide more information on this.)

 

With CDC now recommending the protections that we have included in the  TAG COVID-19 Toolkit, referencing and following TAG’s recommendations and applications will put you in compliance with CDC guidance.

 

In another post, CDC updated the “wide range” of symptoms that may present with COVID-19. Because it is so wide, with symptoms that could simply indicate seasonal allergies, TAG recommends that businesses follow the Wellness Screening and symptoms of the TAG Toolkit.

 

If you don’t have the TAG COVID-19 Toolkit, contact us for more information and access!