Pub. 18 2019-2020 Issue 3

- Hand sanitizer: If soap and water are not available and hands are not visibly dirty, an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol may be used. However, if hands are visibly dirty, always wash hands with soap and water. • Additional key times to wash hands include: - After blowing one’s nose, coughing, or sneezing. - After using the restroom. - Before eating or preparing food. - After contact with animals or pets. - Before and after providing routine care for another person who needs assistance (e.g., a child). Additional Considerations for Employers • Educate workers performing cleaning, laundry, and trash pick-up to recognize the symptoms of COVID-19. • Provide instructions on what to do if they develop symptoms within 14 days after their last possible exposure to the virus. • Develop policies for worker protection and provide training to all cleaning staff on site prior to providing cleaning tasks. - Training should include when to use PPE, what PPE is necessary, how to properly don (put on), use, and doff (take off) PPE, and how to properly dispose of PPE. • Ensure workers are trained on the hazards of the cleaning chemicals used in the workplace in accordance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). • Comply with OSHA’s standards on Bloodborne Pathogens (29 CFR 1910.1030), including proper disposal of regulated waste, and PPE (29 CFR 1910.132). For facilities that house people overnight: • Follow CDC’s guidance for colleges and universities. Work with state and local health officials to determine the best way to isolate people who are sick and if temporary housing is needed. • For guidance on cleaning and disinfecting a sick person’s bedroom/bathroom, review CDC’s guidance on disinfecting your home if someone is sick. COVID-19 Page 3 of 3