Health OSHA Prevent Worker Exposure to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Poster

Prevent Worker Exposure to Coronavirus (COVID - 19)  
The novel coronavirus, SARS - CoV - 2, which causes COVID - 19 ,   spreads   from person - to - person , 
primarily through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.  The 
virus  is   also  believed to  spread by   people   touching a surface or object   and   then touching one’s 
mouth, nose, or possibly the eyes.  
Employers and workers should follow these general practices to help prevent exposure to coronavirus :  
   Frequently wash your hands with s oap and water for at least 20 seconds.  
   If soap and running water are not available, use an alcohol - based hand rub that contains at least 
60% alcohol.  
   Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.  
   Avoid close contact with people who are  sick.  
Employers of workers with potential occupational exposures to coronavirus should follow 
these   practices:  
   Assess the hazards to which workers may be exposed.  
   Evaluate the risk of exposure.  
   Select, implement, and ensure workers use controls to prevent  exposure, including physical 
barriers to control the spread of the virus; social distancing; and appropriate personal protective 
equipment, hygiene, and cleaning supplies.  
For the latest information on the symptoms, prevention, and tre atment of coronavirus, visit the 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  coronavirus  webpage .    
For interim guidance and other resources on protecting workers from coronavirus, visit OSHA’s 
COVID - 19 webpage .  
OSHA issues alerts to draw attention to   
worker safety and health  issues and solutions.  
          •         osha.gov/covid - 19          •       1 - 800 - 321 - OSHA (6742)        •       @OSHA_DOL  
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