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Recommendations on how to prevent and combat Corona virus at work
Posted date 17/02/2020
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Posted date 17/02/2020
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According to the Ministry of Health, nCoV is an acute infectious disease of group A. People with the disease have symptoms of acute respiratory infection: fever, cough, difficulty breathing, in some cases severe pneumonia, which can cause acute respiratory failure and risk of death, especially in people with chronic diseases.
According to the Ministry of Health, nCoV is an acute infectious disease of group A. People with the disease have symptoms of acute respiratory infection: fever, cough, difficulty breathing, in some cases severe pneumonia, which can cause acute respiratory failure and risk of death, especially in people with chronic diseases.
Some people infected with nCoV virus may have mild clinical manifestations, with no clear symptoms, making it difficult to detect. To date, there is no specific treatment or vaccine to prevent the disease.
Recommendations for workers
- Improve personal hygiene, wash hands frequently with soap and clean water for at least 20 seconds. In case soap and clean water are not available, use hand sanitizers containing alcohol (at least 60% alcohol);
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth;
- Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing with your elbow, a cloth, a handkerchief or a tissue to reduce the spread of respiratory secretions into the air. Wash the tissue or throw it in the trash immediately after use and wash your hands;
- Maintain healthy habits such as exercising between shifts, being physically active, eating hygienically and nutritiously, keeping your nose and throat warm, and improving your physical condition;
- Limit contact with people with acute respiratory diseases (fever, cough, difficulty breathing). If necessary, wear a medical mask properly and keep a distance when in contact;
- If you or a co-worker shows signs of fever, cough, difficulty breathing, etc., you need to notify the employer or medical staff at the workplace for timely consultation, isolation and treatment.
Recommendations for employers
- Arrange hand washing facilities with clean water and soap or provide hand sanitizers containing alcohol (at least 60% alcohol);
- Maintain cleanliness, regularly clean floors and disinfect surfaces and objects in the workplace that may contain viruses such as door handles, elevator buttons, shared phones, computer keyboards, table tops, etc. with common detergents such as soap and other common disinfectants;
- Ensure good ventilation, increase natural ventilation in the workplace;
- Have regulations and instructions for workers on how to protect themselves and fully implement the recommendations of the Ministry of Health when showing signs of illness or coming into contact with people suspected of being ill. Have a mechanism to allow workers to work from home or arrange flexible working shifts for suspected cases (if possible);
- Labor establishments with reception, aviation, customs, banking, service industries, etc. that come into contact with many people need to provide and instruct workers on the proper use of masks and consider installing glass partition systems in contact and transaction areas;
- In case of suspected illness, it is necessary to immediately isolate and notify local health authorities (via hotline 1900 3228 or 1900 9095)./.
Some people infected with nCoV virus may have mild clinical manifestations, with no clear symptoms, making it difficult to detect. To date, there is no specific treatment or vaccine to prevent the disease.
Recommendations for workers
- Improve personal hygiene, wash hands frequently with soap and clean water for at least 20 seconds. In case soap and clean water are not available, use hand sanitizers containing alcohol (at least 60% alcohol);
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth;
- Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing with your elbow, a cloth, a handkerchief or a tissue to reduce the spread of respiratory secretions into the air. Wash the tissue or throw it in the trash immediately after use and wash your hands;
- Maintain healthy habits such as exercising between shifts, being physically active, eating hygienically and nutritiously, keeping your nose and throat warm, and improving your physical condition;
- Limit contact with people with acute respiratory diseases (fever, cough, difficulty breathing). If necessary, wear a medical mask properly and keep a distance when in contact;
- If you or a co-worker shows signs of fever, cough, difficulty breathing, etc., you need to notify the employer or medical staff at the workplace for timely consultation, isolation and treatment.
Recommendations for employers
- Arrange hand washing facilities with clean water and soap or provide hand sanitizers containing alcohol (at least 60% alcohol);
- Maintain cleanliness, regularly clean floors and disinfect surfaces and objects in the workplace that may contain viruses such as door handles, elevator buttons, shared phones, computer keyboards, table tops, etc. with common detergents such as soap and other common disinfectants;
- Ensure good ventilation, increase natural ventilation in the workplace;
- Have regulations and instructions for workers on how to protect themselves and fully implement the recommendations of the Ministry of Health when showing signs of illness or coming into contact with people suspected of being ill. Have a mechanism to allow workers to work from home or arrange flexible working shifts for suspected cases (if possible);
- Labor establishments with reception, aviation, customs, banking, service industries, etc. that come into contact with many people need to provide and instruct workers on the proper use of masks and consider installing glass partition systems in contact and transaction areas;
- In case of suspected illness, it is necessary to immediately isolate and notify local health authorities (via hotline 1900 3228 or 1900 9095)./.
According to chinhphu.vn
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