Workplace COVID-19 Safety Guidelines.pdf

BOCA RATON POLICE SERVICES DEPARTMENT Standard Operating Procedure 13.04 WORKPLACE COVID-19 SAFETY GUIDELINES Revised: new I. PURPOSE: The purpose of this standard operating procedure is to provide guidelines to limit the potential spread of COVID-19 in the workplace and to maintain a healthy wor...

BOCA RATON POLICE SERVICES DEPARTMENT Standard Operating Procedure 13.04 WORKPLACE COVID-19 SAFETY GUIDELINES Revised: new I. PURPOSE: The purpose of this standard operating procedure is to provide guidelines to limit the potential spread of COVID-19 in the workplace and to maintain a healthy working environment. II. PROCEDURE: A. WORKSPACE SOCIAL DISTANCING AND PPE USE: 1. Employees shall maintain six feet of separation from others. If any working conditions arise where employees cannot maintain six feet of separation, an approved non-N95 facemask must be worn. 2. Employees shall disinfect any common workstations prior to and after use including but not limited to doorknobs, light switches, keyboards, desks, handles, countertops, phones, and tables. 3. Employees shall disinfect his/her own equipment and commonly touched items in their workspace. 4. Employees that are traversing common areas such as hallways shall wear an approved non-N95 facemask. 5. Employees must maintain social distancing while using breakrooms. 6. Employees that must come in close contact with the public shall wear an approved N95 facemask and gloves. 7. Whenever practical, employees should use video or phone conferences. 8. The bureau/district commander or his/her designee will evaluate schedules and workplace concentrations to determine if staggered shifts would increase potential distancing. 9. Doors will remain open to avoid unnecessary touching of door handles unless this causes a security risk. a. Effective: April 30, 2020 Revised: Employees will remain at the doorway unless invited in. Workplace COVID-19 Safety Guidelines SOP No. 13.04 Page 1 of 3 10. Employees that receive mail or packages shall wear an approved non-N95 mask and gloves upon retrieving and opening. 11. Disposable facemasks that are not contaminated or damaged may be worn for up to three days before replacement is required. 12. Requests for personal protection equipment will be made by the employee to his/her supervisor. It will be the responsibility of the supervisor to request the supplies. 13. Employees shall not have trays or bowls of food products or candy out, unless it is individually wrapped. B. GENERAL GUIDANCE FOR ALL WORKERS AND EMPLOYERS: 1. Employees shall frequently wash their hands with soap and water for at least 2030 seconds. When soap and running water are unavailable, use an alcohol-based hand rub with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands that are visibly soiled. 2. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands. 3. Practice good respiratory etiquette, including covering coughs and sneezes. If you are in a private workspace and you are not wearing a mask, remember to cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or use the inside of your elbow. Immediately throw the used tissue in the trash. 4. Employees who have COVID-19 symptoms (e.g. fever, cough, or shortness of breath) should notify their supervisor and stay home. 5. Sick employees should follow CDC-recommended steps. Employees should not return to work until the criteria to discontinue home isolation are met, in consultation with their healthcare providers, the criteria in the City’s Return to Work Policy have been satisfied, and their return to work has been approved by the City Manager. 6. Employees who are well but who have a sick family member at home with COVID19 should notify their supervisor and follow CDC recommendations as well as the City’s Return to Work Policy. 7. Employees who appear to have COVID-19 symptoms upon arrival at work or who become sick during the day should immediately be separated from other employees, customers, and sent home. Effective: April 30, 2020 Revised: Workplace COVID-19 Safety Guidelines SOP No. 13.04 Page 2 of 3 8. Employees who have other symptoms of illness should stay home or be sent home and must follow the City’s Return to Work Policy. Approved: Michele Miuccio Chief of Police Effective: April 30, 2020 Revised: Date: Workplace COVID-19 Safety Guidelines SOP No. 13.04 Page 3 of 3