The Case for Masks by Dean Hashimoto

Author:Dean Hashimoto
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781510765566
Publisher: Skyhorse
Published: 2020-10-14T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 8

Workplace Safety

Everyone in the workplace should follow the four-point personal safety strategy, which should also be the cornerstone of every workplace safety policy. Employers have an institutional responsibility to maximize workplace safety by providing the needed resources along with a structure consistent with your personal safety strategy. This chapter offers practical guidance for staying safe in the workplace and providing a workplace that protects everyone in the organization.

What safety measures should my employer provide to keep my workplace safe?

High-risk workplaces prone to infectious clusters tend to be environments where masking is not universal, chances of exposure are higher due to activities such as loud talking and reduced distancing, daily symptom monitoring is not enforced, and regular hand-washing does not occur.

Your employer has an obligation to protect your safety in the workplace, and ideally should provide a structure that supports your personal safety strategy. Below are some workplace measures that support a four-point personal safety strategy:

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