HOW SHOULD YOU HANDLE COVID-19 IN THE WORKPLACE? From all angles, there is no doubt that we are being flooded with news of COVID-19 and its constant updates. This tsunami of an outbreak has naturally caused overwhelming fear, ambiguity among many, and perplexed concern not only around the globe, but our business community as well. When it comes to navigating the rights and wrongs for at home practices, day-to-day management of your employees, and relief measures, what answers are available for handling COVID-19? Throughout this changing time and as sensitivities are heightened, the Sandbox wants to support the business community by providing some information and best practices delivered by other authoritative resources contributing to risk prevention. After all, it is all our responsibility to work together to help keep our community safe and educated! How to protect your employees With concerns from employers and employees arising regarding exposure prevention for COVID-19, there are basic processes and implementations workplaces can take into consideration: ♦ Encourage regular handwashing ♦ Perform routine environmental cleaning ♦ Actively encourage sick employees to stay home ♦ Talk with employees about travel plans ♦ Have an open dialogue and share objectives with employees How to protect yourself & your family There are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses. Take these everyday steps to reduce exposure to the virus and protect your health: ♦ wash your hands often with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer ♦ sneeze and cough into your sleeve ♦ avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth ♦ avoid contact with people who are sick ♦ stay home if you are sick If you are travelling to an area known to have cases of coronavirus, be sure to avoid: ♦ high-risk areas such as farms, live animal markets and areas where animals may be slaughtered ♦ contact with animals (alive or dead), including pigs, chickens, ducks and wild birds ♦ surfaces with animal droppings or secretions on them Some steps instruction attached seem like a no-brainer right? Simple, yet IMPORTANT! If you’re overwhelmed with the flooding information of COVID-19, as most are, here are a few myth busters from the World Health Organization (WHO) to help balance your brain. #Education #covid-19 #coronavirus