METAIRIE – From the Jefferson Chamber:
Office building employers, building owners and managers, and building operations specialists can take steps to create a safe and healthy workplace and protect workers and clients from the risks of contracting COVID-19.
Last week, the CDC issued new recommendations for office spaces:
- Inspect ventilation systems to ensure they operate properly
- Increase circulation of outdoor air as much as possible
- Check for hazards associated with prolonged facility shutdown
- Conduct a thorough hazard assessment of the workplace to identify potential workplace hazards that could increase risks for COVID-19 transmission
- Develop hazard controls using the hierarchy of controls to reduce transmission among workers
