Hierarchy of Control Measures in the Workplace

Public health recommendations for occupational health are based on the principle of a hierarchy of preventive and protective occupational health measures according to their effectiveness in the specific context of COVID-19. The measures presented in this information sheet are in addition to other measures recommended for workplaces and workers, which in combination increase worker protection, such as:

• Exclusion of confirmed cases, case contacts and symptomatic workers.
• Hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette and voluntary wearing of face covering.
• Cleaning and disinfection of surfaces and objects regularly.
• Proper ventilation of work areas (premises and vehicles).
• Communication, information and training, etc.