5 Ways to Support a Clean, Safe Workplace Free from Germ and Virus Contamination
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- 1. ADVOCARE GROUP, LLC Employer Toolkit 5 Ways to Support a Clean, Safe Workplace Free from Germ and Virus Contamination
- 2. Within One Year … 111 million $7 Billion Lost workdays due to seasonal influenza Cost of sick time and lost productivity (to employers) Source: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention © AdvoCare Group, LLC. 2014
- 3. While we can’t stop the flu and spread of germs altogether, as employers, we can actively educate people on how to avoid contracting the virus or, at the very least, bringing it into the workplace. © AdvoCare Group, LLC. 2014
- 4. Viruses spread fast. When someone comes to work sick, about half of the commonly touched surfaces in the office will become infected with the virus by lunchtime, according to a new study at the UA. Source: http://uanews.org/story/germs-spread-fast-at-work-study-finds © AdvoCare Group, LLC. 2014
- 5. Make office hygiene a priority. • Encourage clean shared spaces such as break room sink faucet handles, microwave door handles, refrigerator handles, light switches, door knobs, coffee pot handles, even buttons on the copy machine • Encourage cleanliness in personal spaces such as keyboards, telephones, and desk supplies. © AdvoCare Group, LLC. 2014
- 6. Provide On-Site Flu Shots Make it as easy as possible for your employees to get the shot. Many times, employers can work directly with their insurance providers to facilitate an event or vouchers. © AdvoCare Group, LLC. 2014
- 7. Educate on the Spread of Germs & Viruses • Post reminders and educational materials about how the flu, other viruses and germs are spread. • Post reminders for hand washing. © AdvoCare Group, LLC. 2014 © AdvoCare Group, LLC. 2014
- 8. Promote your resources. Review sick-time and PTO policies with staff, as well as send out reminders about available employee assistance programs, health insurance plan offerings. © AdvoCare Group, LLC. 2014
- 9. Encourage telecommuting / Staying Home. Encourage those showing symptoms and a fever to stay home for at least 24 hours until after the fever has passed without the use of Tylenol or a fever-reducing medicine. © AdvoCare Group, LLC. 2014
- 10. Additional Resources • Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Ebola Prevention for healthcare workers, laboratory workers, airline workers, and humanitarian workers • Flu.gov Tips for creating a plan for dealing with an outbreak. © AdvoCare Group, LLC. 2014
- 11. ADVOCARE GROUP, LLC www.advocaregroup.com AdvoCare Group offers employers best-practice strategies for managing workplace injury, disability, and wellness initiatives throughout the USA. Our staff is comprised of administrative professionals and clinicians with vast experience in the fields of nursing and care coordination, holistic treatments, vocational counseling and rehabilitation, claims examination, and return-to-work practices.