COVID-19 FAQ | Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC

For Employees

Information for employees about COVID-19 in the workplace.

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Occupational Safety Standard of Excellence

Your questions about OSSE certification or re-certification during the COVID-19 pandemic answered.

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Cleaning and Sanitizing

Our occupational hygienist and other experts answer your questions about cleaning and sanitizing your workplace during COVID-19.

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Physical Distancing

Find answer to you questions about implementing physical distancing in your plant or facility.

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Personal Protective Equipment

Find answers to your questions about personal protective equipment (PPE) in the workplace during COVID-19.

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WorkSafeBC Claims

Do you need to know what WorkSafeBC's stance is on COVID-19 claims - this faq group will help.

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Employer Responsibilities

Information on employer responsibilities related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Joint Health and Safety Committees

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Travel

What you need to know for your employees to travel safely during COVID-10

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Employees who have tested positive for COVID-19

Learn how to protect your workers when one of your employees has tested positive for COVID-19.

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Exposure Control

Do you know the potentially riskiest points for transmission of COVID-19 in a manufacturing plant?

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First Aid

There are additional considerations of first aid attendants and the delivery of first aid during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Recently Asked

How safe is it to work in a place with a central air conditioner an no access to windows or fresh air?

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What about water coolers as a point of transmission due to touching bottles to it?

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Do air purifiers in the lunchroom make things better or worse?

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When does your organization require an employee to provide a doctor’s note versus just staying home?

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In your production spaces have you added markers on the floors for spacing?

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What have you found has been something that you had to let go of that previously you thought you couldn't do business without?

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Can you offer any suggestions on the most effective methods for employee screening?

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In developing emergency response plans for when an employee tests positive for COVID-19, what is the recommended protocol for other employees who have potentially come into contact with this individual?

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Can you please provide posters on how to wear and remove masks and gloves?

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We are unable to get certain required items, such as gloves, from our regular suppliers due to shortages. As an essential service, is there a resource we can contact to get some of these supplies?

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What is WorkSafeBC's stance on a worker claim for COVID-19 caught at work?

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Can I use a chemical cartridge when N95 repirators are not available?

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Are there other, specific things a prevention officer would be looking for in evaluating whether a plant is safe to remain operating?

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If a person tests positive, how long does it take to complete contact tracing both inside and outside our facility?

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Should we require a worker who has tested positive to submit a clearance that they are okay to come back to work?

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If an employee has tested positive, what actions should the company take with respect to assessing the risk to other employees and their products?

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If an employee has tested positive for COVID-19 should employees that have worked in close proximity to that worker be required to self isolate?

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If a person has had Covid-19, what does the research show about the possibility of contracting it again or are they considered immune?

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Are there recommendations on how to handle work station when someone gets sick, is there any specific way on how to handle the cleaning and sanitation?

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How do I clean and sterilize my home?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recently Asked

How safe is it to work in a place with a central air conditioner an no access to windows or fresh air?

What about water coolers as a point of transmission due to touching bottles to it?

Do air purifiers in the lunchroom make things better or worse?

When does your organization require an employee to provide a doctor’s note versus just staying home?

In your production spaces have you added markers on the floors for spacing?

What have you found has been something that you had to let go of that previously you thought you couldn't do business without?

Can you offer any suggestions on the most effective methods for employee screening?

In developing emergency response plans for when an employee tests positive for COVID-19, what is the recommended protocol for other employees who have potentially come into contact with this individual?

Can you please provide posters on how to wear and remove masks and gloves?

We are unable to get certain required items, such as gloves, from our regular suppliers due to shortages. As an essential service, is there a resource we can contact to get some of these supplies?

What is WorkSafeBC's stance on a worker claim for COVID-19 caught at work?

Can I use a chemical cartridge when N95 repirators are not available?

Are there other, specific things a prevention officer would be looking for in evaluating whether a plant is safe to remain operating?

If a person tests positive, how long does it take to complete contact tracing both inside and outside our facility?

Should we require a worker who has tested positive to submit a clearance that they are okay to come back to work?

If an employee has tested positive, what actions should the company take with respect to assessing the risk to other employees and their products?

If an employee has tested positive for COVID-19 should employees that have worked in close proximity to that worker be required to self isolate?

If a person has had Covid-19, what does the research show about the possibility of contracting it again or are they considered immune?

Are there recommendations on how to handle work station when someone gets sick, is there any specific way on how to handle the cleaning and sanitation?

How do I clean and sterilize my home?