Exposure Control

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

What are the potentially riskiest points for transmission of COVID-19 in a manufacturing plant?

Risk areas will vary from one plant to another based on layout and staffing levels. In general, common areas to consider in establishing cleaning, physical distancing, maximum occupancy, and entry/exit protocols include washrooms, change rooms, lunchrooms, and stairways, as well as door handles and other frequently touched surfaces. Beyond that, any space where 2-metre physical distancing is not possible is a risk point that requires effective controls.

I am confident that most of the organizations in BC have effective controls. But to control and eliminate COVID-19 incidents in BC, we must think not as individuals or organizations, but as a community. Is there anything else we can do aside from training and awareness in our organizations to encourage people to follow guidelines outside of work?

The safety culture of your organization should impact your ability to influence workers beyond the workplaces and into the actions they take at home and in their communities.