COVID-19: EU Guidance for Getting Back to the Workplace
“Following the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-2019) pandemic, most of the Member States of the European Union (EU) have put in place a number of measures, including those affecting workplaces, to fight the spread of the disease. The world of work is severely affected during this crisis, therefore, all sections of society – including businesses, employers and social partners – must play a role in order to protect workers, their families and society at large.”
“The implementation of safe work practices to limit exposure to COVID-19 at work requires first assessing the risks, and then implementing the hierarchy of controls. This means putting in place control measures to first eliminate the risk and if this is not possible, minimise worker exposure. Start first with collective measures and if necessary supplement them with individual measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE).”
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, April 24, 2020: “COVID-19: BACK TO THE WORKPLACE - Adapting workplaces and protecting workers” (16 pages, PDF)
OSH Wiki, 2020: “COVID-19: Back to the workplace - Adapting workplaces and protecting workers”