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Toolkit Navigation COVID-19 Manufacturing Industry Guidelines and Requirements SAMPLE COVID-19 Workplace Health Screening When is it safe to leave home? I think I have been exposed to COVID-19 Cleaning & Disinfection for Facilities After Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 Exposure COVID-19 MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY GUIDELINES ---PAGE BREAK--- COVID-19 MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY GUIDELINES In accordance with Executive Order 2020-77, Manufacturing Industry Operations are REQUIRED to: • Create an exposure control plan, train employees Make a COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan, see OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19. Establish a response owner to implement control plan. Train employees on exposure control plan, distancing, sanitation, hygiene, and proper use and disposal of PPE. • Conduct daily entry screening protocols at dedicated entry point(s) to facilities Screen employee health/exposure using a questionnaire, and if possible, a temperature screening. Suspend all non-essential site visits, including tours. • Utilize PPE and adhere to safety requirements Require face shields or masks be worn when workers cannot consistently maintain six feet of separation from others. Establish PPE standards for distribution and discarding of soiled masks. Ensure PPE and safety supplies are stocked. • Maintain 6-ft physical distance Reduce congestion in common spaces. Stagger shifts or implement rotation shift schedules, if possible, to limit capacity to comply with 6-ft distancing. Provide visible guidance and place markings on the floor for 6-ft distancing. Install temporary physical barriers, where practicable. • Ensure access to hand-washing and hand-sanitizing stations Make hand-washing and hand-sanitizing stations available and accessible at all work sites • Notify of any confirmed COVID-19 cases Notify plant leaders and potentially exposed individuals of a positive case in the facility. Encourage workers to self-report to plant leaders as soon as possible after developing of COVID-19. • Disinfect commonly used surfaces, equipment, and tools Discourage the sharing of tools and equipment. Shut areas of the facility for cleaning and disinfection, as necessary, if worker goes home due to of COVID-19. • Minimize delivery contact Create protocols for minimizing personal contact upon delivery of materials to the facility. Questions? Contact the Health Department of Northwest Michigan at 1-[PHONE REDACTED] ---PAGE BREAK--- Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Workplace Health Screening Company Name: Employee Name: Date: Time In: In the past 24 hours, have you experienced: Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Subjective fever (felt feverish): New or worsening cough: Shortness of breath: Sore throat: Vomiting/Diarrhea: Current temperature: If you answer “yes” to any of the listed above, or your temperature is 100.4°F or higher, please do not go into work. Self- isolate at home and contact your primary care physician’s office for direction. • You should isolate at home for minimum of 7 days since first appear. • You must also have 3 days without fevers and improvement in respiratory Yes No Yes No Have you had close contact in the last 14 days with an individual diagnosed with COVID-19? Have you engaged in any activity or travel within the last 14 days which fails to comply with the Stay Home, Stay Safe Executive Order? Have you been directed or told by the local health department or your healthcare provider to self-isolate or self- quarantine? Yes No If you answer “yes” to either of these questions, please do not go into work. Self-quarantine at home for 14 days. ---PAGE BREAK--- Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Workplace Health Screening Company Name: Date: Employee Name Time in: In the past 24 hours, have you experienced: Current Temp: Have you had close contact in the last 14 days with an individual diagnosed with COVID-19? Have you engaged in any activity or travel within the last 14 days which fails to comply with the Stay Home, Stay Safe Executive Order? Have you been directed or told by the local health department or your healthcare provider to self-isolate or self-quarantine? PASS or FAIL SCREENING Fever or feverish? Cough? Shortness of breath? Sore throat? Vomiting/ Diarrhea? ---PAGE BREAK--- Fever Cough Shortness of breath How do I monitor myself? Pay attention for COVID-19 If you are concerned about your health or develop contact your health care provider or urgent care. I live with someone who has developed one or more of COVID-19. I have been diagnosed with COVID-19. *Process for general public, does not specifically apply to workers at a health-care facility, first responders police officers, fire fighters, paramedics), and prison employees. I live with someone diagnosed with COVID-19. I have developed one or more of COVID-19. After staying home for 10 days, have you been for 3 days? NO YES Stay home for 10 days after you were tested or developed Stay home for 14 days after your last contact with the sick person. Monitor yourself for Close Contacts Stay home until 3 days have passed after all have stopped. You may leave if you are Employers can't retaliate against workers for taking time away from work under these circumstances. File a complaint with MIOSHA . Learn more at Michigan.gov/MIOSHAcomplaint. For Me Should I wear a mask? If you or your close contact is and you must leave home, you should cover your nose and mouth with a homemade mask, scarf, bandana or handkerchief. When is it safe to leave home if you have of COVID-19 or live with someone who does? You may leave if you are ---PAGE BREAK--- I think my coworker has COVID-19 I think someone I know has COVID-19 You do not need to self quarantine, but it is a good idea to be vigilant and monitor yourself for HOW DO I MONITOR MYSELF? Pay attention for COVID-19 Fever Cough Shortness of Breath If you are concerned about your health, contact your health care provider. Have you developed of respiratory illness such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath? YES NO Are you having severe like difficulty breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion or inability to arouse or bluish lips or face? YES NO Continue to monitor yourself for Seek immediate medical attention. Contact your health care provider to discuss your Health care provider informs patient of result. The state health department will not provide results. If your doctor decides you should be tested for COVID-19, your health care provider can order testing for you. Health care provider takes a sample Sample is sent to a laboratory for testing Laboratory sends result to health care provider I think I have been exposed to COVID-19, what should I do? Michigan.gov/Coronavirus I live with or am caring for someone with COVID-19 Someone that has COVID-19 coughed or sneezed on me You should self quarantine and monitor yourself for The local health department may ask you to do so.* *Quarantine process for general public, does not specifically apply to health care workers. SEOC TA 2710604 03/25/2020 Close Contacts ---PAGE BREAK--- For more information, visit Michigan.gov/Coronavirus. SEOC TA 8648486 03/20/2020 Michigan.gov/Coronavirus Timing and location of cleaning and disinfection of surfaces. At a school, daycare center, office, or other facility that does not house people overnight: It is recommended to close off areas used by the ill persons and wait as long as practical before beginning cleaning and disinfection to minimize potential for exposure to respiratory droplets. Open outside doors and windows to increase air circulation in the area. If possible, wait up to 24 hours before beginning cleaning and disinfection. How to clean and disinfect. Surfaces If surfaces are dirty, they should be cleaned using a detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection. For disinfection, diluted household bleach solutions, alcohol solutions with at least 70% alcohol, and most common EPA-registered household disinfectants should be effective. • Diluted household bleach solutions can be used if appropriate for the surface. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for application and proper ventilation. • Check to ensure the product is not past its expiration date. Never mix household bleach with ammonia or any other cleanser. • Unexpired household bleach will be effective against coronaviruses when properly diluted. Prepare a bleach solution by mixing: o Five tablespoons (1/3 cup) bleach per gallon of water, or o Four teaspoons bleach per quart of water. Products with EPA-approved emerging viral pathogens claims are expected to be effective against COVID-19 based on data for harder to kill viruses. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for all cleaning and disinfection products concentration, application method and contact time, etc.). Soft Surfaces For soft (porous) surfaces such as carpeted floor, rugs, and drapes, remove visible contamination if present and clean with appropriate cleaners indicated for use on these surfaces. After cleaning: • If the items can be laundered, launder items in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions using the warmest appropriate water setting for the items and then dry items completely. Otherwise, use products with the EPA- approved emerging viral pathogens claims that are suitable for porous surfaces. CLEANING & DISINFECTION For Facilities After Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 Exposure ---PAGE BREAK--- For more information, visit Michigan.gov/Coronavirus. SEOC TA 8648486 03/20/2020 Linens, Clothing, and Other Items That Go in the Laundry • Do not shake dirty laundry; this minimizes the possibility of dispersing virus through the air. • Wash items as appropriate in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. If possible, launder items using the warmest appropriate water setting for the items and dry items completely. Dirty laundry that has been in contact with an ill person can be washed with other people’s items. • Clean and disinfect hampers or other carts for transporting laundry according to guidance above for hard or soft surfaces. Personal protective equipment (PPE) and hand hygiene considerations. Cleaning staff should wear disposable gloves and gowns for all tasks in the cleaning process, including handling trash. • Gloves and gowns should be compatible with the disinfectant products being used. • Additional PPE might be required based on the cleaning/disinfectant products being used and whether there is a risk of splash. • Gloves and gowns should be removed carefully to avoid contamination of the wearer and the surrounding area. Be sure to clean hands after removing gloves. • Gloves should be removed after cleaning a room or area occupied by ill persons. Clean hands immediately after gloves are removed. • Cleaning staff should immediately report breaches in PPE tear in gloves) or any potential exposures to their supervisor. Cleaning staff and others should clean hands often. Clean hands often including immediately after removing gloves and after contact with an ill person, by washing hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds. If soap and warm 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 warm water. Follow normal preventive actions while at work and home, including cleaning hands and avoiding touching eyes, nose, or mouth. Additional key times to clean 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 a child)