Practical
Ways to Minimise the spread of Infections
qAvoid crowded
environments
üThink about your
destination;
üThe time of day that you
visit;
üHow you will get there
üUse a face mask in
crowded environments
qMeeting etiquettes
üChange face to face meetings to telephone / conference calls;
üThere is no need to shake hands with everyone;
qWorking location
üCould you work from
home?
üDo you all need to sit
in the same office together?
üDo you all need to sit
at lunch together?
Practical Ways to Minimise the spread of Infections
q Many infections are spread through contact with hands,
good hand hygiene stops infection spreading;
q Always wash your hands:
ü After using public transport
ü Before starting work;
ü On leaving your work area;
ü After handling any contaminated item or waste;
ü After blowing your nose sneezing or coughing;
ü Before putting on and after removing PPE;
ü Before and after using the toilet;
ü Before eating, drinking or food handling;
q Keep fingernails clean and trimmed – no varnish;
q No false nails or nail jewellery;
q Cover any cuts or scratches with waterproof dressings;
What
to do if you are ill or may have been exposed
DO NOT come to work if you have any or all of these
symptoms:
ü Chills, shivering and a fever
ü Onset of muscle aches or pains
ü Sore throat
ü Dry cough
ü Trouble breathing
ü Sneezing
ü Stuffy/runny nose
ü If
you believe you or a family member may have been infected with the 2019-nCoV
virus, seek medical help immediately and inform your line manager.
ü Do
not return to work until you (and/or your family member) have been given the
all clear by a doctor and your return has been agreed by your manager. Please
keep your line manager updated on your circumstances.
