Basic training for all industries except healthcare October 2021 All photos from Adobe Stock unless otherwise indicated What is coronavirus Covid19 It is a virus related to other coronaviruses that cause the common cold but can cause much more serious health effects ID: 909485
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Coronavirus Basic Training
Basic training for all industries except healthcare
October, 2021
All photos from Adobe Stock unless otherwise indicated.
Slide2What is coronavirus (Covid-19)
It is a virus related to other coronaviruses that cause the common cold, but can cause much more serious health effects
.
It
developed
several new strains, including the highly contagious Delta variant.It continues to infect unvaccinated people in the U.S.
Slide3What are the symptoms of Covid-19 infection
COVID-19 often causes mild respiratory illness, but can cause severe disease, including pneumonia-like illness
.
Typical symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath
.
Other symptoms are chills, muscle aches, sore throat, loss of sense of taste or smell, nausea or vomiting and diarrhea.
Symptoms begin 2-14 days after exposure
.
Some people have no symptoms.
Slide4How is COVID-19 spread?
It is spread from person to person mainly through respiratory droplets and aerosols from someone who is infected
.
It can spread to others from coughing, sneezing, singing and even talking
.
It also can spread from contact with contaminated surfaces or objects.
Infected people without symptoms can spread the virus to unvaccinated people
.
Slide5What to do if you feel sick
If you believe you may have the coronavirus, stay home and call your healthcare provider
.
If
you were infected, you likely had no symptoms for several days, and you may have passed the infection onto coworkers.
Inform your employer, so they can determine who you may have been in contact with at work.
Slide6Work risk levels
High
risk:work
where there is close proximity between breathing zones of two or more people,
OR
high exertion activities or respiration within 6 feet of others,ORWork close to procedures that aerosolize saliva or mucous from the nose or mouth,
ORcare for someone who has or may have Covid-19
Slide7Work risk levels
(continued)
Medium risk:
work
where physical distance between
unvaccinated people isn’t maintained,ORwork in the presence of
coronavirus-quarantined or isolated people
,
OR
providing
healthcare to healthy people.
Slide8Work risk levels (continued)
Low risk
:
Working
indoors with other people where physical distance is maintained between unvaccinated persons
.Working outdoors where 500 or more people are gathered
.
Slide9Our risk levels
Slide10How to protect yourself and others
Get vaccinated
!
Coronavirus vaccines have been shown to be safe and highly effective
.
Ignore false statements and misinformation on social media about coronavirus vaccinations.
Dept
of Health Covid-19 vaccine safety webpage
WebMD – ongoing coverage: Covid-19 misinformation
Slide11Vaccination records
Your employer will need to see some proof that you have been vaccinated such as
:
a vaccine
card or photo of card
,documentation from a healthcare provider,
state
immunization information system
record,
a
hard copy or electronically signed self-statement that you have been vaccinated.
Slide12Our Vaccination Policy
Slide13Other ways to protect yourself and others if you are unvaccinated
Keep physical distance of at least 6 feet.
Practice
frequent hand washing for 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer
Frequently
sanitize work surfaces and tools.Wear a face mask.
Avoid touching the eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
Stay
home if you are sick and avoid co-workers who appear sick.
Slide14Face coverings, facemasks, and respirators
All three help prevent spreading the virus to others
.
Depending on your vaccination status or type of job, you may be required to wear a face covering, mask, or respirator
.
All workers must wear facemasks when working indoors around the public.
Which Mask
for
Which Task
?
Slide15Face coverings, facemasks, and respirators–what’s the difference?
Homemade cloth face coverings for low risk jobs.
Purchased facemasks (many types) for low-risk jobs.
Disposable surgical-style mask for medium-risk jobs.
A NIOSH-approved N-95 respirator worn for high-risk jobs stops coronavirus from entering the mask.
Common questions about masks
Slide16Our facemask/respirator requirements
[List or describe where you require the use of facemasks or N-95 respirators]
Slide17Why are N-95 respirators the most effective?
The two straps around the head and neck help make the masks fit tightly on the face.
These respirators must be fit-tested on individuals, when use is
required.
N-95 respirators approved by NIOSH - National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health are the most protective.
Slide18N-95 respirator fit-testing
If you are required to wear an N-95 respirator,
we must
fit-test the mask to make sure
it does not leak.
N-95 respirators must be worn properly – one strap on head, one strap on neck, with no twists.
Slide19Our Fit-testing Procedures
[Optional slide if you do fit-testing of N-95 respirators]